The 42nd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will see England take on Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 22, with the action set to begin at 3:00 PM IST.

The English side secured their Super Eights berth by finishing behind the group leaders in Group C. Despite a defeat to West Indies, wins over Nepal, Scotland and Italy highlighted their resilience.

Sri Lanka enjoyed a strong run in Group B, collecting three wins from four outings. They overcame Ireland by 20 runs, hammered Oman by 105, and produced a commanding chase of 181 against Australia with eight wickets to spare. Although Zimbabwe halted their momentum late, Sri Lanka crossed the 750-run mark in the league phase.

SL vs ENG Match Details

SL vs ENG head-to-head records in T20Is

Pitch Report

Pallekele has a reputation for producing high-scoring T20 contests, with totals beyond 150 frequently on the cards. The pitch generally offers true bounce and decent carry, enabling stroke-makers to trust the surface. Seamers might extract some movement in the early exchanges, but sustained accuracy will be crucial as the conditions largely tilt towards the batting side.

SL vs ENG Probable Best Performers

Key batter to watch out for: Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka’s form makes him a pivotal figure ahead of the England clash. He has compiled 199 runs in four appearances, including a memorable century and another fifty-plus score.

Key bowler to watch out for: Jamie Overton

Jamie Overton has spearheaded England’s bowling effort in this tournament. The seamer has picked up six wickets from three outings at an economy of 6.16 and will be key to England’s plans heading into the Super Eights.

SL vs ENG Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka will aim to capitalize on familiar conditions and their strong batting rhythm heading into this contest. England’s depth in both departments, however, makes them a formidable challenge in high-pressure games. With momentum on either side, expect a tightly fought Super 8 battle in the T20 World Cup 2026.

SL vs ENG Probable XIs

England:Philip Salt, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan

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