England Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match: England will take on Sri Lanka in Match 42 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 22, 2026. England advanced to the Super Eights after finishing second in Group C with three wins from four matches. They edged past Nepal by four runs in their opener, lost to the West Indies by 30 runs, and then sealed qualification with victories over Scotland by five wickets and Italy by 24 runs.
Sri Lanka were among the standout sides in Group B. They registered wins over Ireland by 20 runs and Oman by 105 runs, before chasing down Australia’s 181 with eight wickets in hand. Despite a defeat to Zimbabwe in their final group match, Sri Lanka topped in the group stage and finished strongly.
Weather Forecast
Rain could affect Sunday’s fixture. Forecasts indicate close to a 50% chance of showers at the start of play, with rain likely during the first half of the match. Temperatures are expected to range between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius, while humidity levels may cross 80%.
Pitch report
The Pallekele surface generally favours batters early in the innings, offering good bounce and pace. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down and assist spin bowlers. The highest total at the venue in T20 internationals remains Australia’s 263 for 3 against Sri Lanka in 2016.
Squads:
England Squad: 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 Squad: 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
Probable XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan.
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Live streaming and broadcast details
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website with a subscription.
Match Details
Match: England vs Sri Lanka, Match 42, Super Eights
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 3 p.m. IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Broadcast (India): JioStar Network channels
Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website