Sri Lanka vs England - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
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SL
Rating: 220
ENG
Rating: 269
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Liam Dawson
ENG
Wickets (1+)
Jofra Archer
ENG
Wickets (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Sixes (1+)
Harry Brook
ENG
Runs (20+)
Harry Brook
ENG
Sixes (1+)
Dunith Wellalage
SL
Wickets (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 |
SL at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Kusal Mendis
509 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Maheesh Theekshana
16 wkts
ENG at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Harry Brook
170 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Liam Dawson
9 wkts
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Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Jos Buttler b Adil Rashid | 23 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 115 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Liam Dawson b Jamie Overton | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 177.78 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Jamie Overton b Adil Rashid | 37 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 185 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Jacob Bethell b Liam Dawson | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Sam Curran b Adil Rashid | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Janith Liyanage | lbw b Liam Dawson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | c Harry Brook b Sam Curran | 20 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 125 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | b Jamie Overton | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | c Jamie Overton b Sam Curran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | b Sam Curran | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eshan Malinga | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 12.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 2.2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 7.73 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | c Dunith Wellalage b Dasun Shanaka | 46 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 131.43 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | b Eshan Malinga | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 170 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Dasun Shanaka b Eshan Malinga | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Tom Banton | c Charith Asalanka b Matheesha Pathirana | 29 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 193.33 |
| Harry Brook (c) | not out | 16* | 18 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Sam Curran | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Eshan Malinga | 2 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 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 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
127.2 |
| 2 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
66.7 |
| 3 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
61.6 |
| 4 |
Tom Banton
ENG
|
58.5 |
| 5 |
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
|
54.4 |
| 6 |
Philip Salt
ENG
|
53.4 |
| 7 |
Liam Dawson
ENG
|
47.5 |
| 8 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
39.0 |
| 9 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
38.2 |
| 10 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
30.8 |
| 11 |
Jamie Overton
ENG
|
30.6 |
| 12 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
29.0 |
| 13 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
27.4 |
| 14 |
Eshan Malinga
SL
|
27.3 |
| 15 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
16.6 |
| 16 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
13.7 |
| 17 |
Jacob Bethell
ENG
|
11.2 |
| 18 |
Jofra Archer
ENG
|
9.3 |
| 19 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
6.8 |
| 20 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
1.7 |
| 21 |
Janith Liyanage
SL
|
0.5 |
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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Sri Lanka vs England: who played
England won by 11 runs (DLS method) in T20I 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 30 January 2026. Philip Salt top-scored with 46 off 35 balls and Adil Rashid took 3/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga. England XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Who won Sri Lanka vs England?
England won by 11 runs (DLS method).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs England played?
Sri Lanka vs England was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Friday 30 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka scored 133/10 in 16.2 overs. England scored 125/4 in 15 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs England?
Adil Rashid was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 127/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs England?
Philip Salt top-scored with 46 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs England?
Adil Rashid took 3/19 in 4 overs.