T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka vs England Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Sri Lanka will be up against England in the 42nd match of the ICC 2026 WT20. This is the Super 8 stage and this match will be played at Pallekele Stadium. Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lanka side for this match. Sri Lanka finished second in Group B with three wins and a loss in four matches. They look a very strong side and will be keen to carry on the momentum. Sri Lanka have been hit with a few injuries with Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathirana ruled out. 

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On the other hand, England finished second in the Group C with three wins and a loss in four matches. They will need to make improvements in their batting department and they will be playing in Sri Lankan conditions for the first time in this tournament. Harry Brook will lead the side for England. This is a very crucial match for both these sides and they will be keen to start well. In this article we look at the playing XIs, top picks, pitch reports for this match. If you like to place bet on Sri Lanka vs England match, then we will genuinely suggest you to place it on the safest platform Stake and use their exclusive promo code TIGSTA to avail 200% Welcome Bonus.

Sri Lanka vs England Match Details

Sri Lanka vs England Stats

Sri Lanka vs England Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan

England: 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 vs England Dream11 Captaincy Picks 

Pathum Nissanka scored a half century in the previous match and a hundred before that. He will be a SL vs ENG Dream11 captaincy pick. 

Phil Salt has a good record in this format and has scored 1648 runs. He will be a top pick in this SL vs ENG Dream11 match.

Sri Lanka vs England Match winner

England look a better side when we compare the overall squad of both sides and England are expected to win this match.