England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 01-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
SL 189/5 (20)
ENG 173/4 (16.4)
England won by 6 wkts (DLS method) - 2nd innings reduced to 17 overs due to rain, target 168
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton* | 54 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 163.64 |
| Sam Curran | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janith Liyanage* | 1.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 |
Last Wicket:Harry Brook c Hasaranga b Pathirana 36(12) - 130/4 in 12.3 ov.
Sri Lanka vs England
Sri Lanka — Innings 1 (189/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka b Jofra Archer | 34 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 154.55 | |
| Kamil Mishara c Jamie Overton b Will Jacks | 36 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 120 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) c Adil Rashid b Liam Dawson | 32 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 188.24 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake c Jacob Bethell b Jofra Archer | 40 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 181.82 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) lbw b Adil Rashid | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Charith Asalanka not out | 28 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 127.27 | |
| Janith Liyanage not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 12 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 189 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 56 | 33 |
| Kusal Mendis & Kamil Mishara | 50 | 33 |
| Kusal Mendis & Pavan Rathnayake | 22 | 8 |
| Shanaka & Pavan Rathnayake | 3 | 8 |
| Asalanka & Pavan Rathnayake | 56 | 36 |
| Asalanka & Janith Liyanage | 2 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | 5.3 | 56 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 10.6 | 106 |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis | 12.2 | 128 |
| 4 | Dasun Shanaka | 13.4 | 131 |
| 5 | Pavan Rathnayake | 19.4 | 187 |
England — Innings 2 (173/4 in 16.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt c Kamil Mishara b Matheesha Pathirana | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jos Buttler (wk) c Pavan Rathnayake b Dunith Wellalage | 39 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 134.48 | |
| Jacob Bethell c Kusal Mendis b Shanaka | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Tom Banton not out | 54 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 163.64 | |
| Harry Brook (c) c W Hasaranga b Matheesha Pathirana | 36 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 300 | |
| Sam Curran not out | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 173 | 4 wkts, 16.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.8 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Eshan Malinga | 1.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 |
| Janith Liyanage | 1.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 13.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt & Buttler | 10 | 6 |
| Jacob Bethell & Buttler | 28 | 21 |
| Tom Banton & Buttler | 43 | 28 |
| Tom Banton & Brook | 49 | 20 |
| Tom Banton & Sam Curran | 43 | 25 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Salt | 0.6 | 10 |
| 2 | Jacob Bethell | 4.3 | 38 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | 9.1 | 81 |
| 4 | Harry Brook | 12.3 | 130 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Time | 01-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Sri Lanka vs England (SL vs ENG)
Sri Lanka will face England in a thrilling match on 01-Feb-2026 in England tour of Sri Lanka 2026. The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 07:00 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 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 FanCode on 01-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
