Sri Lanka vs England Live Score (Photo Credits: LatestLY)
OUT! Maheesh Theekshana strikes on the first ball of his spell. Jacob Bethell is caught at backward point. He gets a top edge and the ball goes straight towards the fielder. England in trouble now. J Bethell c Dilshan Madushanka b Maheesh Theekshana 3(4)
OUT! Dunith Wellalage strikes in his second over. Jos Buttler was not looking comfortable in the middle and his stays comes to an end as he is trapped in front of the wickets while looking to play a reverse sweep. That looked out from the onset and Buttler didn’t opt for DRS as well. J Buttler lbw b Dunith Wellalage
Early spin for Sri Lanka as Dunith Wellalage is into the attack. He concedes nine runs from his opening over after being smashed for a six early in the over by Phill Salt.
As usual, Jos Buttler and Phil Salt will be expected to provide England a brisk start, which the team has been missing in the group round. Buttler’s form has been extremely poor this competition, and the Three Lions will hope their most experienced players come to the party in Super 8.
ENG XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka have made two changes, bringing in Dusmantha Chameera and Kamil Mishara. SL XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
TOSS! Co-hosts Sri Lanka have won the toss, and captain Dasun Shanaka have opted to field first.
Hello and welcome to LatestLY’s coverage of Sri Lanka vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match. Like yesterday, the threat of rain remains in Pallekele as well.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Todayâs Match 42 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka and England in Kandy is currently at a standstill due to persistent tropical rain. The toss is scheduled for 14:30 local time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Pallekele Weather and Rain Forecast for Sri Lanka vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match.
The stakes for this Group 2 encounter have intensified following yesterday’s total washout between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo. Because points were split in that opening Super 8 fixture, a victory today would allow either Sri Lanka or England to claim the outright lead at the top of the table. Conversely, another “No Result” would result in a four-way tie in the group, significantly raising the pressure on the final two rounds of matches.
Give the forecast both the teams would have prepared for shortened game. Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, is banking on the prolific form of Pathum Nissanka, while Harry Brookâs England is looking to overcome a shaky group-stage performance. NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Match Abandoned Due to Rain in Colombo.
England National Cricket Team Players
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Players
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara.