England Lions vs Sri Lanka T20 Series, 2026 | 11-Sep-2026 11:00 PM | The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground
SL 117/10 (16.4)
ENGA 118/1 (7.2)
England Lions won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton* | 56 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 233.33 |
| Will Jacks | 30 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 250 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera* | 1.2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 25.5 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 |
Last Wicket:Aneurin Donald c Lahiru Udara b Dunith Wellalage 31(8) - 59/1 in 3.2 ov.
England Lions vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (117/10 in 16.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Tom Banton b Luke Wood | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Lahiru Udara c Jamie Overton b Luke Wood | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Kamil Mishara (wk) c Tom Banton b Sonny Baker | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Kamindu Mendis (c) c Jamie Overton b Jafer Chohan | 29 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 131.82 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake b Luke Wood | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Janith Liyanage c Luke Wood b Will Jacks | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Joe Moores b Will Jacks | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Tharindu Ratnayake c Tom Banton b Luke Wood | 48 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 129.73 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera b Jafer Chohan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eshan Malinga lbw b Sonny Baker | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nuwan Thushara not out | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 53.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 117 | 10 wkts, 16.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 3.4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 7.4 |
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Will Jacks | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Jafer Chohan | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Lahiru Udara | 4 | 4 |
| Kamil Mishara & Lahiru Udara | 5 | 4 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Lahiru Udara | 10 | 7 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Pavan Rathnayake | 0 | 1 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Janith Liyanage | 26 | 16 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 4 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Tharindu Ratnayake | 24 | 25 |
| Dushmantha Chameera & Tharindu Ratnayake | 0 | 1 |
| Eshan Malinga & Tharindu Ratnayake | 5 | 5 |
| Nuwan Thushara & Tharindu Ratnayake | 39 | 33 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 0.4 | 4 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 1.2 | 9 |
| 3 | Lahiru Udara | 2.3 | 19 |
| 4 | Pavan Rathnayake | 2.4 | 19 |
| 5 | Janith Liyanage | 5.2 | 45 |
| 6 | Dunith Wellalage | 5.6 | 49 |
| 7 | Kamindu Mendis | 10.1 | 73 |
| 8 | Dushmantha Chameera | 10.2 | 73 |
| 9 | Eshan Malinga | 11.1 | 78 |
| 10 | Tharindu Ratnayake | 16.4 | 117 |
England Lions — Innings 2 (118/1 in 7.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton not out | 56 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 233.33 | |
| Aneurin Donald c Lahiru Udara b Dunith Wellalage | 31 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 387.5 | |
| Will Jacks (c) not out | 30 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 250 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 118 | 1 wkts, 7.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Joe Moores (wk), Caleb Falconer, Ollie Sykes, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley, Jafer Chohan, Luke Wood, Sonny Baker | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 1.2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 25.5 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Eshan Malinga | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton & Aneurin Donald | 59 | 20 |
| Tom Banton & Will Jacks | 59 | 24 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aneurin Donald | 3.2 | 59 |
Match Info
| Match | England Lions vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Series | England Lions vs Sri Lanka T20 Series, 2026 |
| Time | 11-Sep-2026 11:00 PM |
| Venue | The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground Chelmsford |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: England Lions vs Sri Lanka (ENG-L vs SL)
England Lions will face Sri Lanka in a thrilling match on 11-Sep-2026 in England Lions vs Sri Lanka T20 Series, 2026. The match will be played at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground at 11:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV.
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground Pitch Report for ENG-L vs SL Match 1 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers.
The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Chelmsford, GB will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 17°C on the match day with 86% humidity and 13.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 97% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
England Lions is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sri Lanka remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in England Lions vs Sri Lanka T20 Series, 2026.
The pitch at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. England Lions will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sri Lanka will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between England Lions batting and Sri Lanka bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will England Lions showcase its strengths, or will Sri Lanka pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV on 11-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
