Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20 Match, Live Streaming Details: In the first T20 match of Sri Lanka's tour of England in 2026, Sri Lanka (SL) will face England (ENG) on January 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Let's find out about the live streaming and telecast of today's match.
Jos Buttler will captain the England team, bringing a wealth of experience and explosive batting to the top order. On the other hand, Wanindu Hasaranga will lead Sri Lanka, and his all-round abilities will be crucial. England will rely heavily on players like Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid, who provide depth in both batting and bowling. Conversely, Sri Lanka will look to Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Maheesh Theekshana for consistent performances.
Sri Lanka and England have faced each other 14 times in T20I cricket, with England winning 10 matches and Sri Lanka securing 4 victories. Therefore, both teams will enter the series with confidence, and there will be several quality match-winners on both sides.
SL vs ENG (Sri Lanka vs England) Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England (SL vs ENG) |
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 30 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
How to Watch ENG vs SL 1st T20, Live Streaming and Telecast, January 30, 2026
TV Broadcast in India:
You can watch the live broadcast on Sony Sports Network channels such as Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 2, or Sony Sports 5.
Live Streaming in India:
You can stream exclusively on the Sony LIV app/website (subscription required) or the FANCODE app/platform, both of which are optimized for Jio users and mobile viewing.
Where can I watch the SL vs ENG 1st T20 match in Sri Lanka and England?
Viewing options in Sri Lanka:
In Sri Lanka, tune into Ten Cricket (channel 317) or Sony Sports channels such as Sony Sports 5 (channel 318), Sony Sports 2 (channel 319), and Sony Sports (channel 320) for the live telecast of the SL vs ENG first T20I.
Viewing options in England:
In England, UK viewers can watch on TNT Sports, with streaming available via the discovery+ platform (subscriptions start from £30.99/month).
