ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for England vs Sri Lanka in England, 2026

The match will happen at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Sept 2026, 14:21 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

England will take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday, September 15, at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. The series will provide both teams with an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 commitments, with England entering the contest as the favourites on home soil.

England head into the series in strong form, having won four of their last five T20I matches, with their only setback being a no-result. The hosts will look to make the most of the familiar conditions and start the series on a positive note. Several key players will also be keen to make an impact as England look to build momentum in the shortest format.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be desperate to turn their recent fortunes around after losing four of their last five T20I matches. The visitors have a talented squad at their disposal and will look to put up a strong challenge against England.

Match Information

England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match

Sri Lanka tour of England, 15 Sep 2026, Tue, 11:00 PM IST ,The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Broadcast

Star Sports Network Channels

Live Stream

Sont LIV

Weather Report

The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Clouds

16.2°C

81% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

W
W
W
W
W

Sri Lanka

L
L
T
L
T

Players Stats in current Series

1

Tharindu Ratnayake

SL - bowl

70 Runs

2 Matches

2

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

172 Runs

3 Matches

3

Tom Banton

ENG - bat

209 Runs

3 Matches

4

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

170 Runs

3 Matches

5

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

198 Runs

3 Matches

6

Kamil Mishara

SL - bat

36 Runs

2 Matches

1

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

217.95

3 Matches

2

Jordan Cox

ENG - bat

146.15

1 Match

3

Aneurin Donald

ENG - bat

191.67

3 Matches

4

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

121.95

2 Matches

5

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

186.96

3 Matches

6

Tom Banton

ENG - bat

116.76

3 Matches

1

Sonny Baker

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Asitha Fernando

SL - bowl

7 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Liam Dawson

ENG - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Sachindu Colombage

SL - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

5 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

5 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Sonny Baker

ENG - bowl

3.72

3 Matches

2

Liam Dawson

ENG - all

2.89

1 Match

3

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

5.27

3 Matches

4

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

4.29

3 Matches

5

Josh Tongue

ENG - bowl

6.25

1 Match

6

Gus Atkinson

ENG - ALL-ROUNDER

4.82

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

England

Jos Buttler, HC Brook (C), BM Duckett, T Banton, WG Jacks, LA Dawson, AAP Atkinson, JC Tongue, Jofra Archer, AU Rashid, J Overton

Bench : Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker

Sri Lanka

C Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, PHKD Mendis, Kamil Mishara, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, J Liyanage, D Shanaka, D Madushanka, Eshan Malinga

Bench : Pavan Rathnayake, D Chameera

Injury and availability news

Will update once available.

Pitch Report

The venue has generally offered good batting conditions, although seamers can get some assistance early on under the lights. The surface is expected to provide a good contest between bat and ball, with batters likely to enjoy the pace and bounce once they settle

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

175

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

Brook has been in excellent recent form, scoring 390 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at an average of 55.71 and a strike rate of 191.17. He is a strong captaincy option given his consistency and ability to score quickly.

7.5
VC

Adil Rashid ENG | BOWL

Rashid has picked up 14 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches and could be a key threat against Sri Lanka's batters. His experience and wicket-taking ability make him a reliable option.

9

Jos Buttler ENG | WK

Buttler remains one of England's biggest match-winners in T20 cricket and can make a major impact at the top of the order.

8.5

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

Nissanka has scored 262 runs in his last 10 T20 matches and will be crucial to Sri Lanka's chances of putting up a competitive total.

7.5

Will Jacks ENG | BAT

Will Jacks can contribute in multiple departments and offers a solid option.

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake SL | BAT

Rathnayake is a promising top-order option who could provide value as a budget pick if he gets an opportunity in the playing XI.

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8

Sonny Baker

ENG | BOWL

8

Kamil Mishara

SL | BAT

Last Updated On - Sep 23 2026 2:21 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

7 : 4

SL

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler

9

Harry Brook
C

6.5

Ben Duckett

9

Tom Banton

9

Charith Asalanka

8

Pathum Nissanka
VC

8.5

Jamie Overton

9

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Jofra Archer

7

Adil Rashid

7.5

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

SL

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Jos Buttler
C

9

Ben Duckett

9

Tom Banton

9

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Kamil Mishara

8

Liam Dawson

7

Kamindu Mendis
VC

9

Dasun Shanaka

8

Jofra Archer

7

Dunith Wellalage

7

Eshan Malinga

8

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