T20 World Cup 2026: Super Eights, Match 42, ENG vs SL – Top 3 player battles to watch out for
Sri Lanka will face England on February 22, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
1. Maheesh Theekshana vs Jos Buttler
Maheesh Theekshana, the mystery spinner, will be Sri Lanka's main weapon against England’s greatest white-ball batter, Jos Buttler. The off-spinner has picked up six wickets in four matches but is yet to produce a match-winning spell. He generally bowls in the powerplay and will be up against the aggressive Buttler.
The former English skipper is having a horror campaign so far, managing to score just 53 runs in four innings. Hence, he will be eager to make his mark in this contest.
| Matches | Innings | Runs Scored | Balls Bowled | Strike Rate | Economy Rate | Wicket Taken |
| 03 | 03 | 19 | 26 | 73.07 | 04.38 | 01 |