England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 02:30 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
SL 271/6 (50)
ENG 252/10 (49.2)
Sri Lanka won by 19 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid* | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pramod Madushan* | 5.2 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 7.31 |
| Asitha Fernando | 8 | 1 | 64 | 1 | 8 |
Last Wicket:Jamie Overton c Wellalage b Pramod 34(17) - 252/10 in 49.2 ov.
Sri Lanka vs England
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (271/6 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Liam Dawson b Sam Curran | 21 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 70 | |
| Kamil Mishara b Adil Rashid | 27 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 72.97 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) not out | 93 | 117 | 11 | 0 | 79.49 | |
| Dhananjaya de Silva lbw b Adil Rashid | 10 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 47.62 | |
| Charith Asalanka (c) c Harry Brook b Rehan Ahmed | 17 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 106.25 | |
| Janith Liyanage c and b Adil Rashid | 46 | 53 | 5 | 2 | 86.79 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Jamie Overton b Liam Dawson | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Dunith Wellalage not out | 25 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 208.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 10 | Wides: 10 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 271 | 6 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton | 9 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Sam Curran | 8 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Liam Dawson | 10 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 3.1 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 10 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 6.1 |
| Jacob Bethell | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 50 | 63 |
| Kusal Mendis & Kamil Mishara | 4 | 19 |
| Kusal Mendis & Dhananjaya | 43 | 46 |
| Kusal Mendis & Asalanka | 27 | 31 |
| Kusal Mendis & Janith Liyanage | 88 | 98 |
| Kusal Mendis & Pawan Rathnayake | 27 | 27 |
| Kusal Mendis & Wellalage | 32 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 10.3 | 50 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 13.4 | 54 |
| 3 | Dhananjaya de Silva | 21.2 | 97 |
| 4 | Charith Asalanka | 26.3 | 124 |
| 5 | Janith Liyanage | 42.5 | 212 |
| 6 | Pavan Rathnayake | 47.2 | 239 |
England — Innings 2 (252/10 in 49.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley c Kusal Mendis b Asitha Fernando | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Ben Duckett lbw b Vandersay | 62 | 76 | 5 | 1 | 81.58 | |
| Joe Root lbw b Dhananjaya de Silva | 61 | 90 | 5 | 0 | 67.78 | |
| Jacob Bethell st Kusal Mendis b Dunith Wellalage | 15 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Harry Brook (c) st Kusal Mendis b Asalanka | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) b Pramod Madushan | 19 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 95 | |
| Sam Curran c and b Dunith Wellalage | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 | |
| Rehan Ahmed c Dunith Wellalage b Vandersay | 27 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Jamie Overton c Dunith Wellalage b Pramod Madushan | 34 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 200 | |
| Liam Dawson c Dhananjaya de Silva b Pramod Madushan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Adil Rashid batting | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 15 | |||||
| Total | 252 | 10 wkts, 49.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 8 | 1 | 64 | 1 | 8 |
| Pramod Madushan | 5.2 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 7.3 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 8 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 2.8 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 10 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 4.1 |
| Charith Asalanka | 7 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 10 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 3.9 |
| Kamil Mishara | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley & Duckett | 12 | 17 |
| Root & Duckett | 117 | 146 |
| Root & Jacob Bethell | 15 | 33 |
| Brook & Jacob Bethell | 13 | 25 |
| Buttler & Jacob Bethell | 2 | 5 |
| Buttler & Sam Curran | 6 | 11 |
| Buttler & Rehan Ahmed | 38 | 33 |
| Buttler & Jamie Overton | 8 | 3 |
| Dawson & Jamie Overton | 2 | 2 |
| Adil Rashid & Jamie Overton | 39 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Crawley | 2.5 | 12 |
| 2 | Ben Duckett | 27.1 | 129 |
| 3 | Joe Root | 32.4 | 144 |
| 4 | Harry Brook | 36.4 | 157 |
| 5 | Jacob Bethell | 37.3 | 159 |
| 6 | Sam Curran | 39.2 | 165 |
| 7 | Rehan Ahmed | 44.5 | 203 |
| 8 | Jos Buttler | 45.2 | 211 |
| 9 | Liam Dawson | 45.4 | 213 |
| 10 | Jamie Overton | 49.2 | 252 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Time | 22-Jan-2026 02:30 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo |
| Seating Capacity | 35000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs England (SL vs ENG)
Sri Lanka will face England in a thrilling match on 22-Jan-2026 in England tour of Sri Lanka 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 02:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report for SL vs ENG 1st ODI Match
R Premadasa Stadium offers a pitch that will be helpful for the batsmen as well as the bowlers. In particular, spinners may enjoy some turn and bounce, which can cause problems for the batsmen, while they can play their shots freely after spending a few balls on the ground.
R. Premadasa Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Colombo, LK will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 85% humidity and 19.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
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 England tour of Sri Lanka 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa 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 FanCode on 22-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
