KANDY: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first against England in their Super Eights encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Squads
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga.
England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
England have historically dominated this rivalry in T20 internationals, winning 13 of the 17 meetings between the sides, while Sri Lanka have claimed four victories.
In T20 World Cup contests, the teams have met six times, with England holding a 5-1 advantage over Sri Lanka.
Matches played: 17
England won: 13
Sri Lanka won: 4
England bounced back strongly after an early group-stage defeat to West Indies, registering wins over Nepal, Scotland and Italy to build momentum heading into the Super Eights.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, secured consecutive victories over Ireland, Oman and Australia before suffering a setback against Zimbabwe in their final group match.
England: W, W, L, W, W (most recent first)
Sri Lanka: L, W, W, W, L
