England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 27-Jan-2026 02:30 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
ENG 357/3 (50)
SL 304/10 (46.4)
England won by 53 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando* | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran* | 5.4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 7.76 |
| Liam Dawson | 10 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 4.8 |
Last Wicket:Pavan Rathnayake b Sam Curran 121(115) - 304/10 in 46.4 ov.
Sri Lanka vs England
England — Innings 1 (357/3 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehan Ahmed c Vandersay b W Hasaranga | 24 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 64.86 | |
| Ben Duckett c Dunith Wellalage b Dhananjaya de Silva | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 41.18 | |
| Joe Root not out | 111 | 108 | 9 | 1 | 102.78 | |
| Jacob Bethell c Janith Liyanage b Vandersay | 65 | 72 | 8 | 0 | 90.28 | |
| Harry Brook (c) not out | 136 | 66 | 11 | 9 | 206.06 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 7 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 357 | 3 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asitha Fernando | 9 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 8.6 |
| Janith Liyanage | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 5 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 9 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 10 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 4.9 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 10 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 10 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rehan Ahmed & Duckett | 19 | 41 |
| Rehan Ahmed & Root | 21 | 22 |
| Jacob Bethell & Root | 126 | 124 |
| Brook & Root | 191 | 113 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Duckett | 6.5 | 19 |
| 2 | Rehan Ahmed | 10.3 | 40 |
| 3 | Jacob Bethell | 31.1 | 166 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (304/10 in 46.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c (sub)Tom Banton b Jamie Overton | 50 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 200 | |
| Kamil Mishara c Rehan Ahmed b Will Jacks | 22 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 129.41 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) c Harry Brook b Jamie Overton | 20 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 222.22 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake b Sam Curran | 121 | 115 | 12 | 1 | 105.22 | |
| Charith Asalanka (c) c Harry Brook b Adil Rashid | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 | |
| Janith Liyanage run out (Harry Brook/Jos Buttler) | 22 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 61.11 | |
| Dhananjaya de Silva c Harry Brook b Will Jacks | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Will Jacks b Liam Dawson | 22 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 91.67 | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga c Duckett b Adil Rashid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180 | |
| Jeffrey Vandersay c Sam Curran b Liam Dawson | 14 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 | |
| Asitha Fernando not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 304 | 10 wkts, 46.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12 |
| Sam Curran | 5.4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Liam Dawson | 10 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Will Jacks | 8 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 5.4 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 6.1 |
| Jacob Bethell | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 5.6 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 48 | 31 |
| Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 37 | 15 |
| Nissanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 9 | 9 |
| Asalanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 37 | 34 |
| Janith Liyanage & Pavan Rathnayake | 43 | 66 |
| Dhananjaya & Pavan Rathnayake | 28 | 32 |
| Wellalage & Pavan Rathnayake | 50 | 53 |
| Hasaranga & Pavan Rathnayake | 12 | 8 |
| Vandersay & Pavan Rathnayake | 34 | 26 |
| Asitha Fernando & Pavan Rathnayake | 6 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamil Mishara | 5.1 | 48 |
| 2 | Kusal Mendis | 7.4 | 85 |
| 3 | Pathum Nissanka | 9.1 | 94 |
| 4 | Charith Asalanka | 14.5 | 131 |
| 5 | Janith Liyanage | 25.5 | 174 |
| 6 | Dhananjaya de Silva | 31.1 | 202 |
| 7 | Dunith Wellalage | 39.6 | 252 |
| 8 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 41.2 | 264 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Vandersay | 45.4 | 298 |
| 10 | Pavan Rathnayake | 46.4 | 304 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Time | 27-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 27-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 27-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
