Sri Lanka and England renew their rivalry at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium today in a Super 8s clash with contrasting momentum.
The co-hosts arrive high on confidence after dismantling Australia at this venue, building their campaign on clarity despite losing key bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana.
England, who swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in pre-tournament warm-ups at this same ground, have huffed through the group stage with their batting unit struggling for fluency.
While England leads the head-to-head 13-4 and hasn’t lost to Sri Lanka since 2016, recent form favors the Lankans. Rain threatens with thunderstorms forecasted, potentially bringing DLS complications. Let’s explore where you can watch this pivotal encounter live.
England vs Sri Lanka Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka (42nd Match, Super 8 Group 2) |
| Date | Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8s |
Where to Watch ENG vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
UK fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports, with streaming available on Sky Go and NOW.
Sri Lankan viewers can access the game through TV Supreme and Dialog TV with streaming on ICC.tv and Sirasa TV. Indian audiences can tune in via Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Ireland | — | ICC.tv |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The England vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with streaming on Sky Go and NOW. Sri Lankan viewers can watch on TV Supreme and Dialog TV with ICC.tv and Sirasa TV streaming, while Indian fans can access the match via Star Sports and JioHotstar.
England vs Sri Lanka Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka is likely replace Pramod Madushan with rested Dushmantha Chameera, while Dilshan Madushanka continues as Pathirana’s replacement. England stick with their last three matches’ XI, though Jacob Bethell cannot bowl due to a finger injury requiring protective strapping, a significant loss in spin-friendly conditions.
England Probable XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
Evening rain developed into thunderstorms Saturday after practice. Sunday’s forecast suggests showers could arrive earlier, raising the likelihood of delayed starts, interruptions, or shortened contests with possible shared points.
The spin-friendly surface favors Sri Lanka’s slower bowlers against England’s batters, who’ve struggled against spin, Jos Buttler averaging just 18.75 since 2025 (down from 47.18 in 2022-24) and Harry Brook averaging 19.29 against spinners.
T20 Stats At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 33 |
| Matches won batting first | 16 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 145 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) by NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 184/2 (18 Ovs) by SL vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) by SL vs ENG |
England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
Related Reads:
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 17 |
| England Won | 13 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 4 |
| Last 11 Meetings (Since 2016) | England 11-0 |
| T20 World Cup Record | England 5-1 Sri Lanka |
| At Pallekele (Recent) | England 3-0 (Pre-tournament) |
