ENG vs SL Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: Despite a good end to their 1st innings, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 95 runs. England won by 51 runs as Sri Lanka are bowled out for just 95 runs. Salt’s 62-run knock powered ENG to 146/9 at the end of 20 overs. However, Sri Lanka lost wickets in quick succession during the run-chase. As a result, 3 wickets from Jacks followed by 2 from Dawson and Rashid set the stage for England’s victory.
Match Details
- Match: England vs Sri Lanka, Super 8, Group 2
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy (also referred to as Pallekele)
- Date: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 3:00 PM IST, Toss at 2:30 PM
- Captains: Harry Brook (England), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka)
ENG vs SL Playing XIs
England Playing 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 Playing 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
ENG vs SL Live Streaming Details
- In India: TV on Star Sports Network (multiple channels & languages); live streaming exclusively on JioHotstar app and website.
- In Sri Lanka: TV on Dialog TV (exclusive pay-TV with Sinhala feed); live streaming on Dialog Play app and ThePapare.com website.
- In England (UK): TV on Sky Sports (Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event); live streaming on NOW (Sky’s streaming service).
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SL vs ENG LIVE: England win
22/02/2026 18:15
England have won by 51 runs as Sri Lanka are bowled out for just 95 runs. Adil Rashid gets the final wicket as the co-hosts are forced to bow down! Despite a phenomenal show with the ball, SL have been outclassed.
SL vs ENG LIVE: Sri Lanka lose 9th wicket
22/02/2026 18:11
Sri Lanka have lost their 9th wicket as Dushmantha Chameera gets castled by Liam Dawson. The co-hosts are on the verge of defeat
SL vs ENG LIVE: England close in on win
22/02/2026 18:07
Adil Rashid gets his first wicket and Sri Lanka lose their 8th. Harry Brook and co are just two wickets away from a win
SL vs ENG LIVE: Sri Lanka 7 down
22/02/2026 17:52
Sri Lanka lose their 7th wicket as Hemantha drags one on to the stumps. Its a hit-wicket! Jamie Overton gets a wicket as SL continue to falter in the run-chase. England close-in on a win
SL vs ENG LIVE: Sri Lanka collapse
22/02/2026 17:40
Sri Lanka lose their 6th wicket as Kamindu Mendis is caught and bowled by Liam Dawson. England are cruising towards victory.
SL vs ENG LIVE Score: 5th wicket in powerplay
22/02/2026 17:28
Appalling batting. Dunith Wellalage just hit 2 boundaries but he wants more. He tries to loft a full ball over mid-on but finds Harry Brook.
Sri Lankan batters are making England bowlers look like a million backs, when it truth this might be one of the worst batting performance from any team in this T20 World Cup.
Sri Lankan batters are making England bowlers look like a million backs, when it truth this might be one of the worst batting performance from any team in this T20 World Cup.
SL vs ENG LIVE Score: Collapse
22/02/2026 17:23
It's going from bad to worse. Kamil Mishara departs as well. Another dissapointing dismissal. No feet movement as the batter looks to play a shot on the off-side from the middle stump. Another catch for Overton, this time at short third man.
SL vs ENG LIVE Score: 3 wickets in 7 balls
22/02/2026 17:14
England have their first wicket. A full ball on the stumps and Pathum Nissanka hits it straight to Jamie Overton at deep mid-wicket. In the next over, Will Jacks gets Kusal Mendis via caught and bowled.
Guess what, on the very next ball, Pavan Rathnayake is gone as well. That's the batting of worst quality. He runs down the wicket to dispatch Jacks over long off but gets a leading edge instead.
Guess what, on the very next ball, Pavan Rathnayake is gone as well. That's the batting of worst quality. He runs down the wicket to dispatch Jacks over long off but gets a leading edge instead.
SL vs ENG LIVE Score: Steady start
22/02/2026 17:07
Slow start for Sri Lanka. They aren't chasing a mammoth target but by going big in the powerplay, they can end the game.
SL vs ENG LIVE: Sri Lanka need 147 to win
22/02/2026 16:51
A tidy last over from Chameera resulted in England finishing at 146/9 at the end of 20 overs. Wellalage finished as the leading wicket-taker, with three scalps to his name. Salt was the highest run-getter for England in the contest, with 62 runs to his name while the likes of Buttler, Bethell, Curran, Brook and others failed.
SL vs ENG LIVE: Will Jacks & Jofra Archer depart
22/02/2026 16:41
Will Jacks fails to make any impact in the Super 8 game against England as he departs for 21 runs off 14 deliveries. In the very next ball, Jofra Archer gets caught out. England are nine down now
SL vs ENG LIVE: England 7 down
22/02/2026 16:31
Theekshana strikes again as Liam Dawson gets caught out for 6 runs. England are 7 down now.
SL vs ENG LIVE: Salt departs
22/02/2026 16:17
A tired and fatigued Phil Salt departs for 62 runs as he gets caught out before the death overs. Wellalage gets his 3rd wicket as England struggle.
SL vs ENG LIVE: England's record thus far
22/02/2026 16:14
SL vs ENG LIVE: Curran departs
22/02/2026 16:10
Sam Curran attempts to go down the ground but he gets caught out near the boundary ropes. The England batter departs for 11 runs as Chameera strikes! England are 5 wickets down now
SL vs ENG LIVE: Fifty for Salt
22/02/2026 16:06
Phil Salt brings up his half-century off 36 deliveries as he wages a lone-warrior battle against Sri Lanka. This is his second slowest fifty in T20Is. While batters have walked on and off, the England opener has managed to defend his fort thus far. England are 94/4 in 13 overs
SL vs ENG LIVE: Sri Lanka bowlers so far
22/02/2026 15:59
SL vs ENG LIVE: Harry Brook trapped
22/02/2026 15:55
Harry Brook is trapped for an LBW as Dunith Wellalage gets his second wicket. The on-field umpire raises his finger and his decision is reconfirmed as ball-tracking shows the ball going on to hit the stumps and the verdict being umpire's call. England are four down now
SL vs Eng LIVE: Banton run-out
22/02/2026 15:42
Tom Banton is run-out as Dasun Shanaka inflicts a direct hit at the non-striker's end to send the batter packing. Banton knows that he has fallen short and walks back without looking back. England are three down now
SL vs ENG LIVE: Powerplay done
22/02/2026 15:34
The powerplay is done and England have managed to reach just 37/2 at the end of the powerplay. Salt is batting on 24 off 17 while Banton is new to the crease. Good start from the co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2026
SL vs ENG LIVE: Theekshana strikes
22/02/2026 15:27
Maheesh Theekshana strikes in his very first delivery as Madhushanka takes a brilliant catch to get rid of Jacob Bethell. England are two wickets down within the powerplay.
SL vs ENG LIVE: Buttler departs
22/02/2026 15:18
Jos Buttler is the first England batter to depart as Wellalage traps him for an LBW. He attempts a reverse hit but is outfoxed by the bowler as Sri Lanka get their first wicket. The England opener departs for a poor knock of 7 off 14 balls
SL vs ENG LIVE: England eye good start
22/02/2026 15:02
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are out in the middle to commence the proceedings for England in their Super 8 tie. Dilshan Madhushanka starts with the new ball fo Sri Lanka. Action underway
SL vs ENG LIVE: Harry Brook speaks
22/02/2026 14:55
"We would have had a bowl as well. We see this is a new competition now. we got to be brave and take the opposition and look to put them under pressure. Yeah, we had an amazing series here against them guys. And we take a lot of confidence having played three games on this pitch already. So, looking forward to the challenge that presents us today. (On the pitch) They all looks similar here, I'm going to be honest. We'll see how it plays early on and then try and adapt as well as possible"
SL vs ENG LIVE: Sri Lanka playing XI
22/02/2026 14:39
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
SL vs ENG LIVE: England playing XI
22/02/2026 14:38
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
SL vs ENG LIVE: Toss update
22/02/2026 14:34
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka wins the toss and opts to bowl first against England in their first Super 8 tie.SL make two changes to their playing XI.
Sri Lanka have won the toss and chosen to bowl first! 🏏
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 22, 2026
Two changes for SL with Dushmantha Chameera and Kamil Mishara coming in
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SL vs ENG LIVE: Countdown begins
22/02/2026 14:19
The countdown to the toss for the Sri Lanka vs England clash in Pallkele is on! The game is threatened by rain and it remains to be seen if this tie will go down the same route that the PAK vs NZ did. Stay tuned...
Kandy weather report
22/02/2026 14:06
February in Kandy is typically hot and humid, with average temperatures ranging from 66°F to 86°F (19-30°C). For February 22, 2026, expect daytime highs around 75-82°F (24-28°C). At the moment, it's cloudy with a 60-70% chance of rain after 3 PM, exactly during the match. There's a high risk of interruptions or even a washout.
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ENG vs SL Head-to-Head in T20Is
22/02/2026 14:03
England hold a strong edge historically. In total, the two sides have faced 17 times in T20I. England have won 13, while Sri Lanka have won 4. In T20 World Cups specifically, they've met 6 times, with England winning 5 times and Sri Lanka once. Sri Lanka's last win over England dates back to 2012. England's recent 3-0 bilateral series victory in Sri Lanka further tilts the balance in their favour.
ENG vs SL Preview: Sri Lanka
22/02/2026 13:57
Sri Lanka are eager to turn the tide at home in Pallekele, a venue where they've posted big totals recently. Led by Dasun Shanaka, they rely on explosive batting from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. And when the match slows down, they will have to rely heavily on Dushan Hemnatha with Wanindu Hasaranga out of the tournament. Sri Lanka’s campaign has been marred by injuries and they need to adjust to the changed situations.
ENG vs SL Match Preview: England
22/02/2026 13:57
Harry Brook & Co entered the Super 8 after mixed group stage results. They secured three wins from four but showed vulnerabilities in narrow escapes against Nepal and Italy and suffered a defeat to West Indies. Their recent dominance over Sri Lanka, a 3-0 T20I series sweep just weeks ago, at the same venue, will provide a major confidence boost. But England need their entire unit to up their ante in the Super 8 stage.
England Squad
22/02/2026 13:56
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
22/02/2026 13:56
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
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