ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Match 42, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
England is set to face Sri Lanka in the 42nd T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Sunday, February 22.
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In the 42nd T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, England (ENG) is set to face Sri Lanka (SL). In their last fixture, they registered a 42-run win over Italy. England posted an imposing total of 202 runs batting first, before bowling Italy out for 178. Will Jacks led the charge with a dynamic 53 off 22 balls, while Tom Banton and Sam Curran added valuable contributions of 30 and 25 runs, respectively. With the ball, Jamie Overton was particularly effective, claiming three wickets for just 18 runs in his four-over spell.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka did not perform well in their last match against Zimbabwe. After posting a competitive total of 178 runs while batting first, Sri Lanka were unable to defend the target as Zimbabwe chased it down comfortably in 19.3 overs, securing a six-wicket victory. Despite the defeat, Pathum Nissanka impressed with a good knock of 62 off 41 deliveries, while Ravan Rathnayake contributed with 44 from 25 balls. In the bowling department, Dushman Hemanth did well and took 2 for 36 in his four overs.
Match Information
England vs Sri Lanka, Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y4)
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 22 Feb 2026, Sun, 3:00 PM IST, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Match Starts In
00:11:30:22
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Weather Report
Rain
20.2°C
97% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
England
PD Salt (wk), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, T Banton, HC Brook (C), SM Curran, WG Jacks, J Overton, LA Dawson, Jofra Archer, AU Rashid
Bench : BM Duckett, R Ahmed, L Wood, JC Tongue
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, K Perera, K Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, D Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, PHKD Mendis, J Liyanage, M Theekshana, D Chameera, D Madushanka
Bench : Kamil Mishara, C Asalanka, Matheesha Pathirana, PM Liyanagamage, MADI Hemantha
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
50%
Pace Bowling
50%
Spin Bowling
55%
Batting Pitch
168
Average Score
45%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Pathum Nissanka SL | BATTER
Pathum Nissanka has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 302 runs in the last 10 T20 games with a strike rate of 150. Nissanka is capable of performing well and winning games for the team.
Sam Curran ENG | ALL
Sam Curran is an excellent all-rounder who played many outstanding innings for his team. He has scored 25 runs and taken three as well in the last game against Italy.
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Jamie Overton
ENG | ALL
Kamil Mishara
SL | BAT
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Feb 21 2026 1:34 AM
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