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
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Players Stats in current Series
Jacob Bethell
ENG - all
280 Runs
8 Matches
Harry Brook
ENG - bat
235 Runs
8 Matches
Will Jacks
ENG - bat
226 Runs
8 Matches
Pathum Nissanka
SL - bat
211 Runs
7 Matches
Pavan Rathnayake
SL - bat
205 Runs
7 Matches
Kusal Mendis
SL - wk
197 Runs
6 Matches
Rehan Ahmed
ENG - bowl
271.43
1 Match
Jofra Archer
ENG - bowl
213.33
8 Matches
Dasun Shanaka
SL - all
187.50
7 Matches
Will Jacks
ENG - bat
176.56
8 Matches
Janith Liyanage
SL - all
166.67
1 Match
Kamindu Mendis
SL - all
164.79
7 Matches
Adil Rashid
ENG - bowl
13 Wkts
8 Matches
Maheesh Theekshana
SL - bowl
11 Wkts
7 Matches
Jofra Archer
ENG - bowl
11 Wkts
8 Matches
Liam Dawson
ENG - all
10 Wkts
8 Matches
Dushmantha Chameera
SL - bowl
10 Wkts
6 Matches
Jamie Overton
ENG - all
9 Wkts
6 Matches
Matheesha Pathirana
SL - bowl
6.15
3 Matches
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL - all
6.25
1 Match
Dunith Wellalage
SL - bowl
7.22
7 Matches
Kamindu Mendis
SL - all
7.25
7 Matches
Maheesh Theekshana
SL - bowl
7.42
7 Matches
Dilshan Madushanka
SL - bowl
8.00
4 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 | BAT
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.
Kusal Mendis SL | WK
Kusal Mendis is a top-order batsman. He scored 335 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 130.
Philip Salt ENG | WK
Phil Salt is an excellent batter. He performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Salt scored 28 runs in the last game against Italy.
Dushmantha Chameera SL | BOWL
Dushmantha Chameera is a brilliant T20 bowler and is currently performing well. He took 11 wickets in the last 6 games.
Tom Banton ENG | BAT
Tom Banton is an excellent batter and performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Banton has scored 30 runs in the last game against Italy.
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Jamie Overton
ENG | ALL
Kamil Mishara
SL | BAT
Last Updated On - Feb 22 2026 2:28 PM
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