England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 24-Jan-2026 02:30 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
SL 219/10 (49.3)
ENG 223/5 (46.2)
England won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks* | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jos Buttler | 33 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pramod Madushan* | 3.2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Last Wicket:Harry Brook lbw b Vandersay 42(75) - 189/5 in 42.4 ov.
Sri Lanka vs England
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (219/10 in 49.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Will Jacks b Adil Rashid | 26 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 70.27 | |
| Kamil Mishara c Duckett b Jamie Overton | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 41.67 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) run out (Will Jacks/Jos Buttler) | 26 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 57.78 | |
| Dhananjaya de Silva c Root b Liam Dawson | 40 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 67.8 | |
| Charith Asalanka (c) c Duckett b Adil Rashid | 45 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 70.31 | |
| Janith Liyanage c Adil Rashid b Jamie Overton | 12 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 109.09 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Liam Dawson b Will Jacks | 29 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 85.29 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Sam Curran b Root | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 105.26 | |
| Pramod Madushan st Jos Buttler b Rehan Ahmed | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Jeffrey Vandersay not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Asitha Fernando c and b Root | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 219 | 10 wkts, 49.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton | 5 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 4.2 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| Liam Dawson | 10 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| Will Jacks | 10 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 4.7 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 3.4 |
| Jacob Bethell | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 5 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Joe Root | 2.3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 5.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 16 | 27 |
| Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 42 | 58 |
| Dhananjaya & Kusal Mendis | 10 | 18 |
| Dhananjaya & Asalanka | 66 | 93 |
| Janith Liyanage & Asalanka | 17 | 17 |
| Pawan Rathnayake & Asalanka | 28 | 37 |
| Pawan Rathnayake & Wellalage | 14 | 20 |
| Pramod & Wellalage | 20 | 20 |
| Vandersay & Wellalage | 6 | 6 |
| Vandersay & Asitha Fernando | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamil Mishara | 4.3 | 16 |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | 14.1 | 58 |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis | 17.1 | 68 |
| 4 | Dhananjaya de Silva | 32.4 | 134 |
| 5 | Janith Liyanage | 35.3 | 151 |
| 6 | Charith Asalanka | 41.4 | 179 |
| 7 | Pavan Rathnayake | 44.6 | 193 |
| 8 | Pramod Madushan | 48.2 | 213 |
| 9 | Dunith Wellalage | 49.2 | 219 |
| 10 | Asitha Fernando | 49.3 | 219 |
England — Innings 2 (219/5 in 46.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehan Ahmed b Dhananjaya de Silva | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 72.22 | |
| Ben Duckett b Vandersay | 39 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 75 | |
| Joe Root lbw b Asitha Fernando | 75 | 90 | 5 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Jacob Bethell c Asalanka b Dhananjaya de Silva | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Harry Brook (c) lbw b Vandersay | 42 | 75 | 2 | 0 | 56 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) batting | 33 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Will Jacks batting | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 219 | 5 wkts, 46.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 7 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 4.4 |
| Pramod Madushan | 3.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.1 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 7 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 10 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 5 |
| Charith Asalanka | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 10 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rehan Ahmed & Duckett | 20 | 34 |
| Root & Duckett | 72 | 68 |
| Root & Jacob Bethell | 9 | 16 |
| Root & Brook | 81 | 126 |
| Buttler & Brook | 11 | 13 |
| Buttler & Will Jacks | 30 | 21 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rehan Ahmed | 5.4 | 20 |
| 2 | Ben Duckett | 16.5 | 88 |
| 3 | Jacob Bethell | 19.3 | 97 |
| 4 | Joe Root | 40.3 | 178 |
| 5 | Harry Brook | 42.4 | 189 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Time | 24-Jan-2026 02:30 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs England (SL vs ENG)
Sri Lanka will face England in a thrilling match on 24-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.
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 24-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
