England vs Sri Lanka Scorecard · T20 World Cup 2026
T20 Cricket World Cup
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Match 42nd Match
Result
England · Innings 1
c Dushan Hemantha b Dunith Wellalage
62 (40)
6×4 · 2×6 · SR 155
Jos Buttler
(wk)
lbw b Dunith Wellalage
7 (14)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
c Dilshan Madushanka b Maheesh Theekshana
3 (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 75
run out (Dasun Shanaka)
6 (7)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 85.71
Harry Brook
(c)
lbw b Dunith Wellalage
14 (7)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 200
c Kamil Mishara b Dushmantha Chameera
11 (11)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 100
c Dunith Wellalage b Dilshan Madushanka
21 (14)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 150
c Dasun Shanaka b Maheesh Theekshana
6 (11)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 54.55
not out
10* (10)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 100
c Dushan Hemantha b Dilshan Madushanka
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
not out
1* (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | c Dushan Hemantha b Dunith Wellalage | 62 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 155 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | lbw b Dunith Wellalage | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Dilshan Madushanka b Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Tom Banton | run out (Dasun Shanaka) | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Harry Brook (c) | lbw b Dunith Wellalage | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Sam Curran | c Kamil Mishara b Dushmantha Chameera | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Will Jacks | c Dunith Wellalage b Dilshan Madushanka | 21 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 150 |
| Liam Dawson | c Dasun Shanaka b Maheesh Theekshana | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Jamie Overton | not out | 10* | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Jofra Archer | c Dushan Hemantha b Dilshan Madushanka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Total
146/9
(20 ov)
FoW
1-16 (Jos Buttler, 3.1 ov), 2-32 (Jacob Bethell, 5.1 ov), 3-49 (Tom Banton, 7.5 ov), 4-68 (Harry Brook, 9.6 ov), 5-94 (Sam Curran, 13.2 ov), 6-106 (Philip Salt, 14.2 ov), 7-124 (Liam Dawson, 17.1 ov), 8-135 (Will Jacks, 18.5 ov), 9-135 (Jofra Archer, 18.6 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
4-0-25-2 · Econ 6.25
2/25
4 ov
4-0-26-3 · Econ 6.5
3/26
4 ov
4-0-21-2 · Econ 5.25
2/21
wd 2 · nb 0
4-0-38-0 · Econ 9.5
0/38
4 ov
4-0-34-1 · Econ 8.5
1/34
wd 1 · nb 0
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
c Jamie Overton b Jofra Archer
9 (8)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 112.5
c Jamie Overton b Jofra Archer
6 (11)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 54.55
Kusal Mendis
(wk)
c Will Jacks b Will Jacks
4 (4)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
c Tom Banton b Will Jacks
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c Harry Brook b Will Jacks
10 (10)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 100
c Liam Dawson b Liam Dawson
13 (11)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 118.18
Dasun Shanaka
(c)
c Harry Brook b Adil Rashid
30 (24)
1×4 · 2×6 · SR 125
hit wicket b Jamie Overton
5 (8)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 62.5
b Liam Dawson
6 (13)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 46.15
not out
10* (8)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 125
b Adil Rashid
0 (2)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Jamie Overton b Jofra Archer | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Jamie Overton b Jofra Archer | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Will Jacks b Will Jacks | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | c Tom Banton b Will Jacks | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c Harry Brook b Will Jacks | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c Liam Dawson b Liam Dawson | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 118.18 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Harry Brook b Adil Rashid | 30 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 125 |
| Dushan Hemantha | hit wicket b Jamie Overton | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | b Liam Dawson | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | not out | 10* | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | b Adil Rashid | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
95/10
(16.4 ov)
FoW
1-15 (Pathum Nissanka, 2.4 ov), 2-20 (Kusal Mendis, 3.3 ov), 3-20 (Pavan Rathnayake, 3.4 ov), 4-22 (Kamil Mishara, 4.5 ov), 5-34 (Dunith Wellalage, 5.5 ov), 6-52 (Kamindu Mendis, 8.4 ov), 7-69 (Dushan Hemantha, 11.6 ov), 8-82 (Dasun Shanaka, 14.2 ov), 9-94 (Dushmantha Chameera, 15.6 ov), 10-95 (Dilshan Madushanka, 16.4 ov)
England · Bowling
3-0-20-2 · Econ 6.67
2/20
wd 1 · nb 0
4-0-22-3 · Econ 5.5
3/22
4 ov
4-0-27-2 · Econ 6.75
2/27
4 ov
3.4-0-13-2 · Econ 3.82
2/13
wd 1 · nb 0
2-0-13-1 · Econ 6.5
1/13
2 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 3.4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.82 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
England vs Sri Lanka: result and key facts
England won by 51 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 22 February 2026. Philip Salt top-scored with 62 off 40 balls and Will Jacks took 3/22.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won England vs Sri Lanka?
England won by 51 runs.
When and where was England vs Sri Lanka played?
England vs Sri Lanka was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Sunday 22 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in England vs Sri Lanka?
England scored 146/9 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 95/10 in 16.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Sri Lanka?
Will Jacks was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 110/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Sri Lanka?
Philip Salt top-scored with 62 off 40 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Sri Lanka?
Will Jacks took 3/22 in 4 overs.
Who played in England vs Sri Lanka?
England XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.