England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 | 03-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
ENG 128/9 (20)
SL 116/10 (19.3)
England won by 12 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheesha Pathirana* | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell* | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 3.14 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
Last Wicket:Maheesh Theekshana c Dawson b Jacob Bethell 2(6) - 116/10 in 19.3 ov.
Sri Lanka vs England
England — Innings 1 (128/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (wk) b M Theekshana | 25 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 119.05 | |
| Ben Duckett lbw b Chameera | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jacob Bethell c Kusal Mendis b Matheesha Pathirana | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Tom Banton b Dunith Wellalage | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Harry Brook (c) c Janith Liyanage b Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Sam Curran c Pathum Nissanka b Chameera | 58 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 120.83 | |
| Will Jacks c Pathum Nissanka b Chameera | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Liam Dawson c Kamindu Mendis b Chameera | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 70 | |
| Jamie Overton c Janith Liyanage b Chameera | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Adil Rashid not out | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Luke Wood not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 128 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Buttler & Duckett | 2 | 2 |
| Buttler & Jacob Bethell | 12 | 16 |
| Buttler & Tom Banton | 14 | 12 |
| Buttler & Brook | 6 | 4 |
| Buttler & Sam Curran | 13 | 12 |
| Will Jacks & Sam Curran | 13 | 17 |
| Dawson & Sam Curran | 47 | 41 |
| Jamie Overton & Sam Curran | 2 | 3 |
| Adil Rashid & Sam Curran | 18 | 12 |
| Adil Rashid & Wood | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Duckett | 0.2 | 2 |
| 2 | Jacob Bethell | 2.6 | 14 |
| 3 | Tom Banton | 4.6 | 28 |
| 4 | Harry Brook | 5.4 | 34 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | 7.4 | 47 |
| 6 | Will Jacks | 10.3 | 60 |
| 7 | Liam Dawson | 17.2 | 107 |
| 8 | Jamie Overton | 17.5 | 109 |
| 9 | Sam Curran | 19.5 | 127 |
Sri Lanka — Innings 2 (116/9 in 19.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka c Will Jacks b Liam Dawson | 23 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 191.67 | |
| Kamil Mishara c Duckett b Luke Wood | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) c Adil Rashid b Will Jacks | 26 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 100 | |
| Pavan Rathnayake b Adil Rashid | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 | |
| Kamindu Mendis lbw b Will Jacks | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 127.27 | |
| Janith Liyanage c Jacob Bethell b Will Jacks | 17 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 89.47 | |
| Dunith Wellalage c Jos Buttler b Jacob Bethell | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) st Jos Buttler b Jacob Bethell | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera c Harry Brook b Jacob Bethell | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Maheesh Theekshana batting | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Matheesha Pathirana batting | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 116 | 9 wkts, 19.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wood | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Liam Dawson | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Jamie Overton | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Sam Curran | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Jacob Bethell | 3.2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3.3 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nissanka & Kamil Mishara | 1 | 3 |
| Nissanka & Kusal Mendis | 33 | 23 |
| Pavan Rathnayake & Kusal Mendis | 28 | 28 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Kusal Mendis | 0 | 1 |
| Kamindu Mendis & Janith Liyanage | 28 | 24 |
| Wellalage & Janith Liyanage | 7 | 12 |
| Wellalage & Shanaka | 15 | 13 |
| Chameera & Shanaka | 0 | 2 |
| Theekshana & Shanaka | 1 | 2 |
| Theekshana & Pathirana | 3 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamil Mishara | 0.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Pathum Nissanka | 4.2 | 34 |
| 3 | Pavan Rathnayake | 8.6 | 62 |
| 4 | Kusal Mendis | 9.1 | 62 |
| 5 | Kamindu Mendis | 13.1 | 90 |
| 6 | Janith Liyanage | 15.1 | 97 |
| 7 | Dunith Wellalage | 17.2 | 112 |
| 8 | Dushmantha Chameera | 17.4 | 112 |
| 9 | Dasun Shanaka | 17.6 | 113 |
Match Info
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Time | 03-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 03-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 03-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
