Sri Lanka vs England - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
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 | b Jofra Archer | 34 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 154.55 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Jamie Overton b Will Jacks | 36 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 120 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Adil Rashid b Liam Dawson | 32 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 188.24 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | c Jacob Bethell b Jofra Archer | 40 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | lbw b Adil Rashid | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Charith Asalanka | not out | 28* | 22 | 4 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Janith Liyanage | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | c Kamil Mishara b Matheesha Pathirana | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Pavan Rathnayake b Dunith Wellalage | 39 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 134.48 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Kusal Mendis b Dasun Shanaka | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Tom Banton | not out | 54* | 33 | 4 | 3 | 163.64 |
| Harry Brook (c) | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Matheesha Pathirana | 36 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 300 |
| Sam Curran | not out | 20* | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.86 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Eshan Malinga | 1.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Janith Liyanage | 1.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 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 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
79.9 |
| 2 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
64.8 |
| 3 |
Tom Banton
ENG
|
63.2 |
| 4 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
58.2 |
| 5 |
Will Jacks
ENG
|
49.6 |
| 6 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
47.2 |
| 7 |
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
|
45.6 |
| 8 |
Jofra Archer
ENG
|
45.3 |
| 9 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
42.8 |
| 10 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
39.5 |
| 11 |
Liam Dawson
ENG
|
37.2 |
| 12 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
37.2 |
| 13 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
35.3 |
| 14 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
32.4 |
| 15 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
32.4 |
| 16 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
29.0 |
| 17 |
Jacob Bethell
ENG
|
16.9 |
| 18 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
9.1 |
| 19 |
Eshan Malinga
SL
|
5.9 |
| 20 |
Jamie Overton
ENG
|
4.4 |
| 21 |
Janith Liyanage
SL
|
2.6 |
| 22 |
Philip Salt
ENG
|
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 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) (D/L method) in T20I 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 1 February 2026. Tom Banton top-scored with 54 off 33 balls and Jofra Archer took 2/42.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Matheesha Pathirana. 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 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) (D/L method).
When and where was Sri Lanka vs England played?
Sri Lanka vs England was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Sunday 1 February 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka scored 189/5 in 20 overs. England scored 173/4 in 16.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs England?
Harry Brook was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 80/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs England?
Tom Banton top-scored with 54 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs England?
Jofra Archer took 2/42 in 4 overs.