Sri Lanka vs England - Players & Playing XI · Test Series 2018
Test Series
Result
Head-to-Head Record
SL 1
8 matches
7 ENG
Based on 8 H2H matches (2018–2024)
Last 5 H2H Results (SL perspective)
W
L
L
L
L
SL Form
Season Comparison
40%
Win %
87.5%
279.4
Avg Runs
297.9
242.2
Avg Conceded
255.4
10
Avg Wickets
9.6
0.4
Avg Sixes
2.9
28.4
Avg Boundaries
33.4
Current Standings
#5
SL
W1 L2
2 pts
#4
ENG
W0 L1
0 pts
Active Streaks
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Jos Buttler
ENG
7
Fours (2+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
4
Fours (2+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
4
Wickets (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
4
Catches (1+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
3
Runs (20+)
Joe Root
ENG
3
Fours (2+)
Sam Curran
ENG
2
Runs (20+)
Sam Curran
ENG
2
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
SL
SL
SL
SL
Galle International Stadium
Galle, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 19 Test matches at this venue (since Jul 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Avg Total Runs
1,044.2
Avg 1st Inn
365.9
Avg 2nd Inn
316.8
Avg Sixes
10.5
Avg Fours
98.7
Bat 1st Win %
50%
Boundary %
43.8%
Seam Econ
3.27
Spin Econ
3.23
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL vs NZ 26 Sep 2024 | 602/5 (163.4) | 88/10 (39.5) | 1050 |
| SL vs AUS 29 Jan 2025 | 654/6 (154) | 165/10 (52.2) | 1066 |
| SL vs AUS 06 Feb 2025 | 257/10 (97.4) | 414/10 (106.4) | 977 |
| SL vs BAN 17 Jun 2025 | 495/10 (153.4) | 485/10 (131.2) | 1337 |
| SL vs IND 15 Aug 2026 | 462/10 (116.4) | 283/10 (79.4) | 1144 |
SL at Galle International Stadium
9
Won
9
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
32.3
Highest Score
245
Top Scorer
Dimuth Karunaratne
919 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Prabath Jayasuriya
48 wkts
ENG at Galle International Stadium
3
Won
0
Lost
0
NR
Avg Score
32.6
Highest Score
228
Top Scorer
Joe Root
449 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
James Anderson
7 wkts
Hit Rates
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ENG Form
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
Dimuth Karunaratne
Batsman
Kaushal Silva
Bowler
Dhananjaya de Silva
Allrounder
Kusal Mendis
Wicketkeeper
Angelo Mathews
Allrounder
Dinesh Chandimal
Wicketkeeper
C
7
Niroshan Dickwella
Wicketkeeper
WK
8
Dilruwan Perera
Allrounder
Akila Dananjaya
Allrounder
Suranga Lakmal
Bowler
Rangana Herath
Bowler
England · Innings 1
c Niroshan Dickwella b Suranga Lakmal
9 (12)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 75
b Dilruwan Perera
46 (53)
7×4 · 0×6 · SR 86.79
b Suranga Lakmal
0 (1)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
Joe Root
(c)
b Rangana Herath
35 (46)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 76.09
b Dilruwan Perera
7 (19)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 36.84
c Niroshan Dickwella b Dilruwan Perera
38 (72)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 52.78
Ben Foakes
(wk)
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Suranga Lakmal
107 (202)
10×4 · 0×6 · SR 52.97
c Dinesh Chandimal b Akila Dananjaya
48 (104)
1×4 · 3×6 · SR 46.15
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Dilruwan Perera
35 (38)
4×4 · 2×6 · SR 92.11
c Dhananjaya de Silva b Dilruwan Perera
15 (31)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 48.39
not out
0* (4)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Burns | c Niroshan Dickwella b Suranga Lakmal | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| Keaton Jennings | b Dilruwan Perera | 46 | 53 | 7 | 0 | 86.79 |
| Moeen Ali | b Suranga Lakmal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root (c) | b Rangana Herath | 35 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 76.09 |
| Ben Stokes | b Dilruwan Perera | 7 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 36.84 |
| Jos Buttler | c Niroshan Dickwella b Dilruwan Perera | 38 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 52.78 |
| Ben Foakes (wk) | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Suranga Lakmal | 107 | 202 | 10 | 0 | 52.97 |
| Sam Curran | c Dinesh Chandimal b Akila Dananjaya | 48 | 104 | 1 | 3 | 46.15 |
| Adil Rashid | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Dilruwan Perera | 35 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 92.11 |
| Jack Leach | c Dhananjaya de Silva b Dilruwan Perera | 15 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 48.39 |
| James Anderson | not out | 0* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
342/10
(97 ov)
FoW
1-10 (Rory Burns, 2.3 ov), 2-10 (Moeen Ali, 2.4 ov), 3-72 (Joe Root, 16.1 ov), 4-98 (Keaton Jennings, 21.1 ov), 5-103 (Ben Stokes, 23.3 ov), 6-164 (Jos Buttler, 43.6 ov), 7-252 (Sam Curran, 77.2 ov), 8-306 (Adil Rashid, 87.4 ov), 9-330 (Jack Leach, 95.2 ov), 10-342 (Ben Foakes, 96.6 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
18-5-73-3 · Econ 4.06
3/73
18 ov
31-6-75-5 · Econ 2.42
5/75
31 ov
20-2-96-1 · Econ 4.8
1/96
20 ov
25-4-78-1 · Econ 3.12
1/78
25 ov
3-0-18-0 · Econ 6
0/18
3 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suranga Lakmal | 18 | 5 | 73 | 3 | 4.06 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilruwan Perera | 31 | 6 | 75 | 5 | 2.42 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 20 | 2 | 96 | 1 | 4.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 25 | 4 | 78 | 1 | 3.12 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
c Ben Foakes b James Anderson
4 (2)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 200
b Moeen Ali
14 (47)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 29.79
lbw b Sam Curran
1 (6)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 16.67
c Ben Stokes b Jack Leach
19 (32)
4×4 · 0×6 · SR 59.38
c Keaton Jennings b Moeen Ali
52 (122)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 42.62
Dinesh Chandimal
(c)
st Ben Foakes b Adil Rashid
33 (72)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 45.83
Niroshan Dickwella
(wk)
c Jos Buttler b Moeen Ali
28 (39)
3×4 · 0×6 · SR 71.79
c Jos Buttler b Jack Leach
21 (49)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 42.86
c Fielder b Moeen Ali
0 (3)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
c James Anderson b Adil Rashid
15 (20)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 75
not out
14* (16)
2×4 · 0×6 · SR 87.5
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimuth Karunaratne | c Ben Foakes b James Anderson | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | b Moeen Ali | 14 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 29.79 |
| Kaushal Silva | lbw b Sam Curran | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Ben Stokes b Jack Leach | 19 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 59.38 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Keaton Jennings b Moeen Ali | 52 | 122 | 3 | 0 | 42.62 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (c) | st Ben Foakes b Adil Rashid | 33 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 45.83 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c Jos Buttler b Moeen Ali | 28 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 71.79 |
| Dilruwan Perera | c Jos Buttler b Jack Leach | 21 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Akila Dananjaya | c Fielder b Moeen Ali | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suranga Lakmal | c James Anderson b Adil Rashid | 15 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| Rangana Herath | not out | 14* | 16 | 2 | 0 | 87.5 |
Total
203/10
(68 ov)
FoW
1-4 (Dimuth Karunaratne, 0.2 ov), 2-10 (Kaushal Silva, 3.3 ov), 3-34 (Kusal Mendis, 13.2 ov), 4-40 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 16.3 ov), 5-115 (Dinesh Chandimal, 43.2 ov), 6-136 (Angelo Mathews, 49.3 ov), 7-171 (Niroshan Dickwella, 59.6 ov), 8-173 (Akila Dananjaya, 61.3 ov), 9-175 (Dilruwan Perera, 62.6 ov), 10-203 (Suranga Lakmal, 67.6 ov)
England · Bowling
10-0-26-1 · Econ 2.6
1/26
10 ov
6-1-16-1 · Econ 2.67
1/16
6 ov
18-2-41-2 · Econ 2.28
2/41
18 ov
21-4-66-4 · Econ 3.14
4/66
21 ov
9-1-30-2 · Econ 3.33
2/30
9 ov
4-0-22-0 · Econ 5.5
0/22
4 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 10 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 6 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Leach | 18 | 2 | 41 | 2 | 2.28 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 21 | 4 | 66 | 4 | 3.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 9 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 3.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 3 322/6d (93 ov)
run out (Dimuth Karunaratne)
23 (65)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 35.38
not out
146* (280)
9×4 · 0×6 · SR 52.14
c Rangana Herath b Dilruwan Perera
3 (11)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 27.27
Joe Root
(c)
c Niroshan Dickwella b Rangana Herath
3 (19)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 15.79
b Dilruwan Perera
62 (93)
4×4 · 3×6 · SR 66.67
c Kaushal Silva b Rangana Herath
35 (58)
2×4 · 1×6 · SR 60.34
Ben Foakes
(wk)
c Kusal Mendis b Akila Dananjaya
37 (34)
1×4 · 3×6 · SR 108.82
not out
0* (0)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 0
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Burns | run out (Dimuth Karunaratne) | 23 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 35.38 |
| Keaton Jennings | not out | 146* | 280 | 9 | 0 | 52.14 |
| Moeen Ali | c Rangana Herath b Dilruwan Perera | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| Joe Root (c) | c Niroshan Dickwella b Rangana Herath | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 15.79 |
| Ben Stokes | b Dilruwan Perera | 62 | 93 | 4 | 3 | 66.67 |
| Jos Buttler | c Kaushal Silva b Rangana Herath | 35 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 60.34 |
| Ben Foakes (wk) | c Kusal Mendis b Akila Dananjaya | 37 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 108.82 |
| Sam Curran | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
322/6d
(93 ov)
DNB
Adil Rashid, Jack Leach, James Anderson
FoW
1-60 (Rory Burns, 22.6 ov), 2-67 (Moeen Ali, 26.3 ov), 3-74 (Joe Root, 31.3 ov), 4-181 (Ben Stokes, 60.5 ov), 5-258 (Jos Buttler, 83.1 ov), 6-319 (Ben Foakes, 92.5 ov)
Sri Lanka · Bowling
30-3-94-3 · Econ 3.13
3/94
30 ov
9-2-30-0 · Econ 3.33
0/30
wd 0 · nb 2
23-1-59-2 · Econ 2.57
2/59
23 ov
18.5-2-87-1 · Econ 4.7
1/87
18.5 ov
12.1-2-41-0 · Econ 3.39
0/41
12.1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilruwan Perera | 30 | 3 | 94 | 3 | 3.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 9 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 3.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Rangana Herath | 23 | 1 | 59 | 2 | 2.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 18.5 | 2 | 87 | 1 | 4.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 12.1 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 3.39 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 4 250/10 (85.1 ov)
c Moeen Ali b Moeen Ali
26 (86)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 30.23
lbw b Jack Leach
30 (59)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 50.85
c Joe Root b Ben Stokes
21 (44)
0×4 · 1×6 · SR 47.73
c Fielder b Jack Leach
45 (77)
6×4 · 1×6 · SR 58.44
c Fielder b Moeen Ali
53 (92)
5×4 · 0×6 · SR 57.61
Dinesh Chandimal
(c)
b Jack Leach
1 (11)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 9.09
Niroshan Dickwella
(wk)
c Fielder b Moeen Ali
16 (32)
1×4 · 0×6 · SR 50
c Ben Stokes b Adil Rashid
30 (49)
3×4 · 1×6 · SR 61.22
c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali
8 (18)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 44.44
not out
14* (25)
1×4 · 1×6 · SR 56
run out (Ben Stokes)
5 (18)
0×4 · 0×6 · SR 27.78
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimuth Karunaratne | c Moeen Ali b Moeen Ali | 26 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 30.23 |
| Kaushal Silva | lbw b Jack Leach | 30 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 50.85 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Joe Root b Ben Stokes | 21 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 47.73 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Fielder b Jack Leach | 45 | 77 | 6 | 1 | 58.44 |
| Angelo Mathews | c Fielder b Moeen Ali | 53 | 92 | 5 | 0 | 57.61 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (c) | b Jack Leach | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c Fielder b Moeen Ali | 16 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Dilruwan Perera | c Ben Stokes b Adil Rashid | 30 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 61.22 |
| Akila Dananjaya | c Ben Stokes b Moeen Ali | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Suranga Lakmal | not out | 14* | 25 | 1 | 1 | 56 |
| Rangana Herath | run out (Ben Stokes) | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 27.78 |
Total
250/10
(85.1 ov)
FoW
1-51 (Kaushal Silva, 22.3 ov), 2-59 (Dimuth Karunaratne, 25.2 ov), 3-98 (Dhananjaya de Silva, 37.2 ov), 4-144 (Kusal Mendis, 50.5 ov), 5-154 (Dinesh Chandimal, 54.4 ov), 6-190 (Niroshan Dickwella, 66.1 ov), 7-229 (Angelo Mathews, 68.4 ov), 8-229 (Akila Dananjaya, 76.6 ov), 9-239 (Dilruwan Perera, 79.3 ov), 10-250 (Rangana Herath, 85.1 ov)
England · Bowling
5-1-15-0 · Econ 3
0/15
5 ov
12-2-27-0 · Econ 2.25
0/27
12 ov
20-2-71-4 · Econ 3.55
4/71
20 ov
18.1-0-59-2 · Econ 3.26
2/59
18.1 ov
21-1-60-3 · Econ 2.86
3/60
21 ov
8-2-16-1 · Econ 2
1/16
8 ov
Joe Root
(c)
1-0-1-0 · Econ 1
0/1
1 ov
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| James Anderson | 12 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 2.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 20 | 2 | 71 | 4 | 3.55 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 18.1 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 3.26 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Leach | 21 | 1 | 60 | 3 | 2.86 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 8 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root (c) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Sri Lanka vs England: who played
England won by 211 runs in Test Series 2018 at Galle International Stadium on 6 November 2018. Keaton Jennings top-scored with 146 off 280 balls and Dilruwan Perera took 5/75.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Rangana Herath. England XI: Rory Burns, Keaton Jennings, Moeen Ali, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Ben Foakes (wk), Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jack Leach, James Anderson.
Who won Sri Lanka vs England?
England won by 211 runs.
When and where was Sri Lanka vs England played?
Sri Lanka vs England was played at Galle International Stadium, Galle on Tuesday 6 November 2018, in Test Series 2018.
What were the final scores in Sri Lanka vs England?
Sri Lanka scored 203/10 in 68 overs. England scored 342/10 in 97 overs.
Who was the top run-scorer in Sri Lanka vs England?
Keaton Jennings top-scored with 146 off 280 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs England?
Dilruwan Perera took 5/75 in 31 overs.