Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 | 17-Sep-2026 11:00 PM | Sophia Gardens
SL 145/9 (20)
ENG 146/4 (12.1)
England won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton* | 52 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 216.67 |
| Will Jacks | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga* | 2.1 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 12.46 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
Last Wicket:Jordan Cox c Lahiru Udara b Tharindu Ratnayake 12(7) - 136/4 in 10.6 ov.
England vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (145/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Harry Brook b Jamie Overton | 37 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 176.19 | |
| Lahiru Udara c Jamie Overton b Liam Dawson | 21 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 105 | |
| Kamil Mishara (wk) c and b Liam Dawson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charith Asalanka (c) c Jamie Overton b Adil Rashid | 31 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 100 | |
| Kamindu Mendis b Jamie Overton | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 | |
| Dasun Shanaka c Aneurin Donald b Liam Dawson | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga c Liam Dawson b Sonny Baker | 27 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 122.73 | |
| Tharindu Ratnayake c Harry Brook b Jofra Archer | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera b Jofra Archer | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eshan Malinga not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 3 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 145 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dilshan Madushanka | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Will Jacks | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Lahiru Udara | 56 | 33 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 0 | 1 |
| Pathum Nissanka & Charith Asalanka | 19 | 20 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Charith Asalanka | 14 | 11 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Charith Asalanka | 6 | 5 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Charith Asalanka | 44 | 34 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Tharindu Ratnayake | 2 | 6 |
| Dushmantha Chameera & Tharindu Ratnayake | 1 | 7 |
| Eshan Malinga & Tharindu Ratnayake | 3 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahiru Udara | 5.3 | 56 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 5.4 | 56 |
| 3 | Pathum Nissanka | 8.6 | 75 |
| 4 | Kamindu Mendis | 10.5 | 89 |
| 5 | Dasun Shanaka | 11.4 | 95 |
| 6 | Charith Asalanka | 17.2 | 139 |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 18.2 | 141 |
| 8 | Dushmantha Chameera | 19.3 | 142 |
| 9 | Tharindu Ratnayake | 19.6 | 145 |
England — Innings 2 (146/4 in 12.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (wk) c Kamil Mishara b Dushmantha Chameera | 30 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 187.5 | |
| Aneurin Donald c Wanindu Hasaranga b Eshan Malinga | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 161.54 | |
| Harry Brook (c) c Eshan Malinga b Wanindu Hasaranga | 23 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 287.5 | |
| Tom Banton not out | 52 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 216.67 | |
| Jordan Cox c Lahiru Udara b Tharindu Ratnayake | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.43 | |
| Will Jacks not out | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 146 | 4 wkts, 12.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14 |
| Eshan Malinga | 2.1 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler & Aneurin Donald | 51 | 28 |
| Jos Buttler & Harry Brook | 4 | 3 |
| Tom Banton & Harry Brook | 24 | 11 |
| Tom Banton & Jordan Cox | 57 | 24 |
| Tom Banton & Will Jacks | 10 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aneurin Donald | 4.4 | 51 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | 5.1 | 55 |
| 3 | Harry Brook | 6.6 | 79 |
| 4 | Jordan Cox | 10.6 | 136 |
Match Info
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 |
| Time | 17-Sep-2026 11:00 PM |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens Cardiff |
| Seating Capacity | 15000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: England vs Sri Lanka (ENG vs SL)
England will face Sri Lanka in a thrilling match on 17-Sep-2026 in Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026. The match will be played at Sophia Gardens at 11:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Sony Sports Network.
Sophia Gardens Pitch Report for ENG vs SL Match 2 Match
Pitch is pretty good place for the batters to get a big score for themselves as the ball comes easily onto the bat. It’s difficult to chase anything more than 200 hence batting first makes sense.
Sophia Gardens Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Cardiff, GB will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 22°C on the match day with 63% humidity and 8.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 44% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
England 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 Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026.
The pitch at Sophia Gardens is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. England will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sri Lanka will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between England 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 showcase its strengths, or will Sri Lanka pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Sony Sports Network on 17-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
