Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 | 24-Sep-2026 05:00 PM | Headingley
SL 321/6 (50)
ENG 305/9 (50)
Sri Lanka won by 16 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tongue* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jofra Archer | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga* | 9 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 5.56 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 9 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Jos Buttler c Kamindu Mendis b Dilshan Madushanka 69(49) - 303/9 in 49.1 ov.
England vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (321/6 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka lbw b Gus Atkinson | 25 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 75.76 | |
| Kamindu Mendis c Harry Brook b Gus Atkinson | 54 | 65 | 4 | 3 | 83.08 | |
| Kusal Mendis (c) (wk) c Tom Banton b Rehan Ahmed | 121 | 100 | 14 | 3 | 121 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake run out (Root/Jos Buttler) | 48 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 123.08 | |
| Charith Asalanka c Gus Atkinson b Rehan Ahmed | 11 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 61.11 | |
| Janith Liyanage c Root b Jofra Archer | 32 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 123.08 | |
| Dunith Wellalage not out | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 106.67 | |
| Sachindu Colombage not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 7 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 321 | 6 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Gus Atkinson | 10 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Josh Tongue | 7 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Will Jacks | 5 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Jamie Overton | 10 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 8 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kamindu Mendis | 45 | 55 |
| Kusal Mendis & Kamindu Mendis | 137 | 120 |
| Kusal Mendis & Pavan Rathnayake | 40 | 40 |
| Charith Asalanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 14 | 23 |
| Janith Liyanage & Pavan Rathnayake | 46 | 30 |
| Janith Liyanage & Dunith Wellalage | 30 | 22 |
| Sachindu Colombage & Dunith Wellalage | 9 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 9.1 | 45 |
| 2 | Kamindu Mendis | 29.1 | 182 |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis | 35.5 | 222 |
| 4 | Charith Asalanka | 39.4 | 236 |
| 5 | Pavan Rathnayake | 44.4 | 282 |
| 6 | Janith Liyanage | 48.2 | 312 |
England — Innings 2 (305/9 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton st Kusal Mendis b Dunith Wellalage | 73 | 62 | 7 | 3 | 117.74 | |
| Ben Duckett b Dunith Wellalage | 67 | 63 | 9 | 0 | 106.35 | |
| Joe Root c Pavan Rathnayake b Sachindu Colombage | 15 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 88.24 | |
| Harry Brook (c) lbw b Dunith Wellalage | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) c Kamindu Mendis b Dilshan Madushanka | 69 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 140.82 | |
| Will Jacks c Janith Liyanage b Eshan Malinga | 52 | 61 | 4 | 2 | 85.25 | |
| Rehan Ahmed c Kusal Mendis b Dilshan Madushanka | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gus Atkinson c Pavan Rathnayake b Eshan Malinga | 16 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Jamie Overton c Charith Asalanka b Asitha Fernando | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Jofra Archer not out | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Josh Tongue not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 305 | 9 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 9 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 6 |
| Charith Asalanka | 6 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Eshan Malinga | 9 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Sachindu Colombage | 6 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 10 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton & Ben Duckett | 143 | 118 |
| Tom Banton & Root | 10 | 14 |
| Harry Brook & Root | 4 | 9 |
| Jos Buttler & Root | 46 | 28 |
| Jos Buttler & Will Jacks | 59 | 62 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Will Jacks | 5 | 14 |
| Gus Atkinson & Will Jacks | 29 | 42 |
| Jamie Overton & Will Jacks | 7 | 5 |
| Jos Buttler & Jofra Archer | 0 | 3 |
| Josh Tongue & Jofra Archer | 2 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Duckett | 19.4 | 143 |
| 2 | Tom Banton | 21.6 | 153 |
| 3 | Harry Brook | 23.3 | 157 |
| 4 | Joe Root | 28.1 | 203 |
| 5 | Rehan Ahmed | 39.5 | 259 |
| 6 | Gus Atkinson | 46.5 | 288 |
| 7 | Jamie Overton | 47.4 | 295 |
| 8 | Will Jacks | 48.4 | 303 |
| 9 | Jos Buttler | 49.1 | 303 |
Match Info
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 |
| Time | 24-Sep-2026 05:00 PM |
| Venue | Headingley Leeds |
| Seating Capacity | 17000 |
| 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 24-Sep-2026 in Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026. The match will be played at Headingley at 05:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Sony Sports Network.
Headingley Pitch Report for ENG vs SL Match 5 Match
The Pitch at Leeds is considered good for the batting due to flat surface, the ball comes nicely onto the bat. Pacers do get some swing from the surface in the initial overs.
Headingley Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Leeds, GB will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 16°C on the match day with 78% humidity and 16.0 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no 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 Headingley 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 24-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
