England tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Sri Lanka and England will face each other once again in the second T20I. The second match of the three-match series will be played on Sunday, February 1st, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Let's find out who will win today's SL vs ENG match?
SL vs ENG Match Details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Sunday, 1 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
SL vs ENG Match Previews
Sri Lanka suffered a crushing defeat in the first match, where England's dominant performance, spearheaded by crucial innings from Phil Salt and Sam Curran, proved overwhelming in the rain-affected game. Playing at home, Sri Lanka cannot afford another series loss, especially after their recent defeats in ODIs, which have left fans still reeling.
The Sri Lankan team needs to find solutions quickly and perform much better in the upcoming matches. Otherwise, England could wrap up the series early and further solidify their growing dominance in the shortest format of the game.
SL vs ENG 2nd T20 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium for the SL vs ENG second T20I is initially good for batsmen, offering good bounce and pace, but it slows down later, providing considerable assistance to spinners.
Recent rain has made the surface slower and more difficult for batting, with the moisture assisting seamers early on, followed by spinners dominating in the middle overs. The average first innings score is around 160, with spinners taking more wickets than fast bowlers (36 vs 30 in the last 5 T20Is).
Teams batting first have a slight advantage, but if there is no rain, dew could favor the chasing team. A score of 150-160 or more is expected on this balanced track.
Who will win today 2nd T20 match between Sri Lanka vs England?
Aaj ka ENG vs SL match kon jeetega: England are strong favourites to win the second T20I against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today.
England comfortably won the first T20I by 6 wickets or 11 runs (DLS method), extending their winning streak against Sri Lanka in T20Is to nine matches. Their batting depth, with Salt, Buttler, and Curran in good form, and the effective bowling of their spinners, particularly Rashid, overwhelmed Sri Lanka's fragile middle order.
England's momentum, superior performance, and adaptability give them a 60-65% chance of winning; they are expected to clinch the series 2-0 unless there is a significant improvement in Sri Lanka's batting.
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