Sri Lanka vs England - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
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SL
Rating: 220
ENG
Rating: 269
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Liam Dawson
ENG
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Jofra Archer
ENG
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Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Sixes (1+)
Harry Brook
ENG
Runs (20+)
Harry Brook
ENG
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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
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England · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (wk) | b Maheesh Theekshana | 25 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 119.05 |
| Ben Duckett | lbw b Dushmantha Chameera | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Kusal Mendis b Matheesha Pathirana | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Tom Banton | b Dunith Wellalage | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Harry Brook (c) | c Janith Liyanage b Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Sam Curran | c Pathum Nissanka b Dushmantha Chameera | 58 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Will Jacks | c Pathum Nissanka b Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Liam Dawson | c Kusal Mendis b Dushmantha Chameera | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
| Jamie Overton | c Janith Liyanage b Dushmantha Chameera | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Adil Rashid | not out | 7* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Luke Wood | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Will Jacks b Liam Dawson | 23 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 191.67 |
| Kamil Mishara | c Ben Duckett b Luke Wood | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | c Adil Rashid b Will Jacks | 26 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | b Adil Rashid | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Janith Liyanage | c Jacob Bethell b Will Jacks | 17 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 89.47 |
| Kamindu Mendis | lbw b Will Jacks | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c Jos Buttler b Jacob Bethell | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | st Jos Buttler b Jacob Bethell | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | c Harry Brook b Jacob Bethell | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | c Liam Dawson b Jacob Bethell | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Bethell | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3.5 | 1 | 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
|
119.5 |
| 2 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
100.1 |
| 3 |
Jacob Bethell
ENG
|
90.6 |
| 4 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
69.3 |
| 5 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
55.5 |
| 6 |
Matheesha Pathirana
SL
|
52.4 |
| 7 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
50.6 |
| 8 |
Liam Dawson
ENG
|
44.7 |
| 9 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
38.5 |
| 10 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
37.6 |
| 11 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
37.6 |
| 12 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
33.7 |
| 13 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
32.7 |
| 14 |
Janith Liyanage
SL
|
22.3 |
| 15 |
Luke Wood
ENG
|
21.7 |
| 16 |
Pavan Rathnayake
SL
|
18.1 |
| 17 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
11.2 |
| 18 |
Tom Banton
ENG
|
9.7 |
| 19 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
4.4 |
| 20 |
Jamie Overton
ENG
|
3.5 |
| 21 |
Ben Duckett
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Kamil Mishara
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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Sri Lanka vs England: who played
England won by 12 runs in T20I 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 3 February 2026. Sam Curran top-scored with 58 off 48 balls and Dushmantha Chameera took 5/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana. England XI: Jos Buttler (wk), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
Who won Sri Lanka vs England?
England won by 12 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs England played?
Sri Lanka vs England was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy on Tuesday 3 February 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka scored 116/10 in 19.3 overs. England scored 128/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Sri Lanka vs England?
Will Jacks was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 119/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sam Curran was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sam Curran top-scored with 58 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs England?
Dushmantha Chameera took 5/24 in 4 overs.