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 Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday 29 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. England lead the head-to-head 7-5 from 13 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 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 7-5 from 13 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 22 Oct 2026: Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets (with 1 ball remaining).
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 matches in 2026, averaging 349 runs per match and conceding 367. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is England's current form in 2026?
England have won 0 and lost 3 of their 3 matches in 2026, averaging 295 runs per match and conceding 325. 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 Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday 29 October 2026, starting at 08:00 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 13 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Sri Lanka vs England meetings are Joe Root (England, 585 runs), Harry Brook (England, 531 runs) and Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 409 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 13 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Sri Lanka vs England meetings are Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 10 wickets), Will Jacks (England, 9 wickets) and Sam Curran (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, 544 runs in 10 innings), Harry Brook (England, 520 runs in 10 innings) and Ben Duckett (England, 469 runs in 10 innings). Joe Root's latest innings: 33, 69 and 5.
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), Gus Atkinson (England, 12 wickets in 8 innings) and Will Jacks (England, 11 wickets in 10 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 2nd with 2 points from 2 matches, and England are 3rd with 0 points from 3 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Gaddafi Stadium?
Over the last 13 completed matches at Gaddafi Stadium since Mar 2022 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 541 runs, the first innings averages 284 and teams batting first have won 54%. 59% of wickets fall to pace and 36% to spin.
What is England's record at Gaddafi Stadium?
England have won 0 and lost 2 of their 2 matches at Gaddafi Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 54% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.