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.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 22 Feb 2026, 01:34 IST

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Preview

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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Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

20.4°C

97% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

W
W
L
W
W

Sri Lanka

L
W
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Pathum Nissanka

SL - BATTER

199 Runs

4 Matches

2

182 Runs

4 Matches

3

Jacob Bethell

ENG - all

143 Runs

4 Matches

4

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

137 Runs

4 Matches

5

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

110 Runs

4 Matches

6

Sam Curran

ENG - all

98 Runs

4 Matches

225.81

4 Matches

2

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

207.55

4 Matches

3

200.00

4 Matches

4

Philip Salt

ENG - wk

179.41

4 Matches

5

Pavan Rathnayake

SL - bat

177.92

4 Matches

6

Pathum Nissanka

SL - BATTER

156.69

4 Matches

1

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

6 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Sam Curran

ENG - all

6 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Adil Rashid

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

4 Matches

5

Jofra Archer

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

4 Matches

6 Wkts

3 Matches

6.15

3 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

6.17

3 Matches

3

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - ALL-ROUNDER

6.25

1 Match

6.56

4 Matches

7.25

4 Matches

7.61

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

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The surface at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is known for offering a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch generally provides good pace and bounce, enabling batters to play their shots freely in the power play. During the recent three-match T20I series between England and Sri Lanka at this venue, the highest total recorded was 189, while the lowest was 116. These figures indicate that while disciplined batting can help to reach competitive scores.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

168

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

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.

8.5
VC

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.

9

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.

6.5

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.

7.5

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.

9

Tom Banton ENG | WICKETKEEPER

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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9

Jamie Overton

ENG | ALL

8

Kamil Mishara

SL | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Feb 21 2026 1:34 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
11.5/100

Mega League
Jos Buttler

9

Philip Salt
C

6.5

Kusal Mendis
VC

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Kusal Perera

8.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Jacob Bethell

9

Sam Curran

8.5

Jofra Archer

7

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

7 : 4

SL

Credits Left
10/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler

9

Philip Salt

6.5

Kusal Mendis

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Pathum Nissanka
C

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Jacob Bethell

9

Sam Curran
VC

8.5

Jamie Overton

9

Jofra Archer

7

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

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