Sri Lanka vs England - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2026
Sri Lanka vs England: team news and playing XIs
Sri Lanka play England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday 22 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. England lead the head-to-head 16-1 from 17 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Sri Lanka vs England?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Sri Lanka are likely to field Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka and 7 more, and England Jos Buttler, Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook, Tom Banton and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head record?
England lead 16-1 from 17 matches.
When and where is Sri Lanka vs England being played?
Sri Lanka vs England is being played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday 22 October 2026, starting 09:00 UTC (14:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Sri Lanka vs England meetings are Jos Buttler (546 runs), Harry Brook (244 runs) and Pathum Nissanka (242 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Sri Lanka vs England meetings are Adil Rashid (19 wickets), Dushmantha Chameera (15 wickets) and Chris Jordan (13 wickets).
Who are the in-form batters for Sri Lanka and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Harry Brook (432 runs), Jos Buttler (372 runs) and Dasun Shanaka (251 runs).
Who are the in-form bowlers for Sri Lanka and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Jofra Archer (12 wickets), Adil Rashid (12 wickets) and Dushmantha Chameera (11 wickets).
Where are Sri Lanka and England in the standings?
Sri Lanka are 2nd with 0 points and England are 3rd with 0 points.
What is the pitch like at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium since Mar 2023 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 342 runs, the first innings averages 187 and teams batting first have won 60%. 57% of wickets fall to pace and 38% to spin.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Sri Lanka have won 2 and lost 3 of their 5 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.