ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 22-Feb-2026 03:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
ENG 146/9 (20)
SL 95/10 (16.4)
England won by 51 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana* | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid* | 3.4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.55 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 |
Last Wicket:Dilshan Madushanka b Adil Rashid 0(2) - 95/10 in 16.4 ov.
England vs Sri Lanka
England — Innings 1 (146/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt c Dushan Hemantha b Dunith Wellalage | 62 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 155 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) lbw b Dunith Wellalage | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jacob Bethell c Dilshan Madushanka b Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Tom Banton run out (Dasun Shanaka) | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Harry Brook (c) lbw b Dunith Wellalage | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Sam Curran c Kamil Mishara b Dushmantha Chameera | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Will Jacks c Dunith Wellalage b Dilshan Madushanka | 21 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 150 | |
| Liam Dawson c Dasun Shanaka b Maheesh Theekshana | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Jamie Overton not out | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Jofra Archer c Dushan Hemantha b Dilshan Madushanka | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adil Rashid not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 146 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Jos Buttler | 16 | 19 |
| Phil Salt & Jacob Bethell | 16 | 12 |
| Phil Salt & Tom Banton | 17 | 16 |
| Phil Salt & Harry Brook | 19 | 13 |
| Phil Salt & Sam Curran | 26 | 20 |
| Phil Salt & Will Jacks | 12 | 6 |
| Liam Dawson & Will Jacks | 18 | 17 |
| Jamie Overton & Will Jacks | 11 | 10 |
| Jamie Overton & Jofra Archer | 0 | 1 |
| Jamie Overton & Adil Rashid | 11 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jos Buttler | 3.1 | 16 |
| 2 | Jacob Bethell | 5.1 | 32 |
| 3 | Tom Banton | 7.5 | 49 |
| 4 | Harry Brook | 9.6 | 68 |
| 5 | Sam Curran | 13.2 | 94 |
| 6 | Philip Salt | 14.2 | 106 |
| 7 | Liam Dawson | 17.1 | 124 |
| 8 | Will Jacks | 18.5 | 135 |
| 9 | Jofra Archer | 18.6 | 135 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (95/10 in 16.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Jamie Overton b Jofra Archer | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Kamil Mishara c Jamie Overton b Jofra Archer | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) c and b Will Jacks | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Tom Banton b Will Jacks | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Harry Brook b Will Jacks | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Kamindu Mendis c and b Liam Dawson | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 118.18 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) c Tom Banton b Adil Rashid | 30 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 125 | |
| Dushan Hemantha hit wkt b Jamie Overton | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera b Liam Dawson | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 | |
| Maheesh Theekshana not out | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Dilshan Madushanka b Adil Rashid | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 2 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 95 | 10 wkts, 16.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Adil Rashid | 3.4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 15 | 16 |
| Kusal Mendis & Kamil Mishara | 5 | 5 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Kamil Mishara | 0 | 1 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Kamil Mishara | 2 | 7 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Kamindu Mendis | 12 | 6 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Kamindu Mendis | 18 | 17 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Dushan Hemantha | 17 | 20 |
| Dasun Shanaka & Dushmantha Chameera | 13 | 14 |
| Maheesh Theekshana & Dushmantha Chameera | 12 | 10 |
| Maheesh Theekshana & Dilshan Madushanka | 1 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 2.4 | 15 |
| 2 | Kusal Mendis | 3.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Pavan Rathnayake | 3.4 | 20 |
| 4 | Kamil Mishara | 4.5 | 22 |
| 5 | Dunith Wellalage | 5.5 | 34 |
| 6 | Kamindu Mendis | 8.4 | 52 |
| 7 | Dushan Hemantha | 11.6 | 69 |
| 8 | Dasun Shanaka | 14.2 | 82 |
| 9 | Dushmantha Chameera | 15.6 | 94 |
| 10 | Dilshan Madushanka | 16.4 | 95 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 22-Feb-2026 03:00 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs England (SL vs ENG)
Sri Lanka will face England in a thrilling match on 22-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 03:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Sri Lanka is known for its strong batting and bowling, while England remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Sri Lanka will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while England will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Sri Lanka batting and England 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 Sri Lanka showcase its strengths, or will England pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 22-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
