Sri Lanka vs England - Prediction, Preview & H2H · Tri-Nation Series 2026
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Sri Lanka vs England: preview and key facts
Sri Lanka play England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday 22 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. England lead the head-to-head 7-4 from 12 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 Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and 7 more, and England Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook and 6 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head record?
England lead 7-4 from 12 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Kennington Oval on 27 Sep 2026: England won by 223 runs.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match in 2026, averaging 268 runs per match and conceding 305. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
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 at 09:00 UK time (08:00 UTC, 13:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head matches?
Across the 12 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Sri Lanka vs England meetings are Joe Root (England, 516 runs), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 409 runs) and Harry Brook (England, 329 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head matches?
Across the 12 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Sri Lanka vs England meetings are Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 9 wickets), Will Jacks (England, 9 wickets) and Adil Rashid (England, 9 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Sri Lanka and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Joe Root (England, 575 runs in 10 innings), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 427 runs in 8 innings) and Ben Duckett (England, 399 runs in 10 innings). Joe Root's latest innings: 44, 15 and 18.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Sri Lanka and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 13 wickets in 8 innings), Will Jacks (England, 10 wickets in 8 innings) and Sam Curran (England, 10 wickets in 7 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
Where are Sri Lanka and England in the standings?
Sri Lanka are 3rd with 0 points from 1 match, and England are 2nd with 0 points. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Over the last 11 completed matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium since Oct 2020 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 528 runs, the first innings averages 266 and teams batting first have won 36%. 73% of wickets fall to pace and 21% to spin.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium?
Sri Lanka have won 0 and lost 3 of their 3 matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 36% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is the weather forecast at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for Sri Lanka vs England?
The forecast at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for Sri Lanka vs England is Clear Sky, 29°C, humidity 32%, wind 3.1 km/h.