England Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Live Streaming Details: England won the toss and chose to bowl in the first T20I against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, January 31, 2026. The match, reduced to 17 overs per side due to rain. The live telecast of the match is available on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can also stream the match live on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.
SL vs ENG, 1st T20I – Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20I
Date: January 30, 2026
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Time: 7:00 PM IST → Delayed to 8:40 PM IST due to wet rain
Where to Watch
TV (India): Sony Sports Network
Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website, FanCode app and website
The hosts come into the series under pressure after losing the recent three-match ODI series at home 2-1 to England. Led by Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka will aim to bounce back in front of their home crowd. England, who won the ODI series, will look to maintain momentum and finalise combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20I Playing XIs
England Playing XI for 1s T20I: 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 Playing XI for 1s T20I: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga