England vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
ENG
W3 L0
SL
W0 L3
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Adil Rashid
ENG
Wickets (1+)
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
Wickets (1+)
Will Jacks
ENG
Catches (1+)
Will Jacks
ENG
Runs (20+)
Tom Banton
ENG
Catches (1+)
Philip Salt
ENG
Catches (1+)
Kamindu Mendis
SL
Catches (1+)
Jamie Overton
ENG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 25 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2012). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRE vs ZIM 17 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| AUS vs OMN 20 Feb 2026 | 104/10 (16.2) | 108/1 (9.4) | 212 |
| ENG vs SL 22 Feb 2026 | 146/9 (20) | 95/10 (16.4) | 241 |
| ENG vs PAK 24 Feb 2026 | 164/9 (20) | 166/8 (19.1) | 330 |
| PAK vs SL 28 Feb 2026 | 212/8 (20) | 207/6 (20) | 419 |
ENG at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Harry Brook
170 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Liam Dawson
9 wkts
SL at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
509 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Maheesh Theekshana
16 wkts
Hit Rates
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England
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
England · Innings 1
| 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 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| 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
| 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 |
England · Bowling
| 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 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Will Jacks
ENG
|
109.8 |
| 2 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
98.5 |
| 3 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
79.4 |
| 4 |
Philip Salt
ENG
|
79.2 |
| 5 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
46.7 |
| 6 |
Dilshan Madushanka
SL
|
40.1 |
| 7 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
40.1 |
| 8 |
Jofra Archer
ENG
|
39.8 |
| 9 |
Liam Dawson
ENG
|
38.8 |
| 10 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
32.2 |
| 11 |
Jamie Overton
ENG
|
28.0 |
| 12 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
27.8 |
| 13 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
26.0 |
| 14 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
15.6 |
| 15 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
15.1 |
| 16 |
Dushan Hemantha
SL
|
12.5 |
| 17 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
7.0 |
| 18 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
6.9 |
| 19 |
Tom Banton
ENG
|
6.1 |
| 20 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
4.2 |
| 21 |
Jacob Bethell
ENG
|
2.1 |
| 22 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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England vs Sri Lanka: who played
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.