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England will face Sri Lanka in the first matchYingshi The T20I match will be held on the 30th at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadiumth It’s 7:00 PM IST in January 2026, and excitement is in the air.
Get the best SL vs ENG Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, likely line-ups and match insights for the first T20I Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 England. Expert analysis, etc.
SL vs ENG match preview:
Sri Lanka’s white-ball match against England has now turned into a three-match T20I series, with the first T20I starting on the 17thth February. After completing the ODI stages, both teams will aim to quickly adapt to the shortest schedule. The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host all three T20I matches of the series.
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Meanwhile, Jos Buttler will lead England, bringing experience and explosive batting to the top-order. On the other hand, Wanindu Hasaranga will captain Sri Lanka and his all-round ability will remain crucial. England will rely heavily on the likes of Phil Salt, Harry Brooke, Sam Curran and Adil Rashid, who add depth in both batting and bowling. In contrast, Sri Lanka will look forward to consistent performances from Pathum Nissankar, Kusal Mendis, Charis Asaranka and Mahesh Tikshana.
So far, Sri Lanka and England have met 14 times in T20I cricket, with England winning 10 games and Sri Lanka winning 4 games. As a result, both teams enter the series with confidence and both teams are quality winners.
Overall, the T20I series is expected to be an exciting and competitive series as both teams will look to start strong and gain early momentum.
SL vs ENG head to head record:
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team |
win the game |
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Sri Lanka |
4 |
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England |
10 |
SL vs ENG weather and pitch report:
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temperature |
22℃ |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitching behavior |
batting friendly |
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most suitable |
rotate |
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Average score in first inning |
167 |
Chase team record:
SL vs ENG head to head 11 seconds (prediction):
Sri Lanka beat 11:
1) Kusal Perera
2) Pathon Nissanka
3) Kusal Mendis (week)
4) Janice Lyanach
5) Charice Asaranka
6) Dhananjaya de Silva
7) Darsan Shanaka©
8) Wanindu Hasalanga
9) Madisha Patilana
10) Mahesh Tikshana
11) Dushmantha Chameera
England top 11:
1) If Butler
2) Tom Banton
3) Phil Salt (week)
4) Jacob Bethel
5) Harry Brooke©
6) Sam Curran
7) Adil Rashid
8) Will Jacks
9) Brendan Kass
10) Josh Tongue
11) Luke Wood
Top picks predictions and fantasy cricket tips for SL vs ENG Dream11:
Captain’s Picks:
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Phil Salt – An explosive value as England wicketkeeper-batsman, he scored 1,540 runs in 50 games and boasted an excellent strike rate of 168.12, keeping the bowling attack under constant pressure. |
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Jos Buttler – The long-standing leader of England’s batsmanship, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed 3,869 runs in 144 career games, underlining his continued excellence and impact across all formats. |
Top picks:
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Wanindu Hasaranga – Sri Lanka’s premier spin bowling all-rounder, the right-handed batsman and leg-break specialist scored 773 runs in 92 games and took an outstanding 151 wickets, always leading the attack with an elite impact. |
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Harry Brooke – The right-handed batsman amassed 1,012 runs in 52 games with a strike rate of over 150 and has established himself as the cornerstone of England’s midfield with increasing consistency at the highest level. |
Budget options:
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Brydon Carse – Represents England as a right-arm medium pace bowler who adds pace, bounce and tight seam control to the bowling attack. |
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Pathum Nissanka – Opened Sri Lanka’s batting as a right-handed batsman, he provided a reliable start with good technique, patient bat selection and consistent batting rotation. |
SL vs ENG England 2026 Sri Lanka Tour Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
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team leader |
Jos Buttler and Phil Salt |
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Vice captain |
Harry Brooke and Wanindu Hasalanga |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Goalkeepers – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis, Phil Salt©
- Batsmen – Ben Duckett, Charith Asalanka, Harry Brook
- All-rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC)
- Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Dushmantha Chameera
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Group 2:
- Goalkeeper – Jos Buttler©, Phil Salt
- Batsmen – Ben Duckett, Charith Asalanka, Harry Brook (vc), Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers – Dushmantha Chameera, Brydon Carse
SL vs ENG Dream11 Today Prediction Match 1 T20I England Tour Sri Lanka 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
Dream 11 Producers |
Dream11 points (last game) |
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Niroshan Dickwella |
7.5 credits |
That |
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Tom Banton |
8.0 credits |
That |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Today Prediction Match 1st T20I England Tour Sri Lanka 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL captain selection |
Phil Salter |
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GL captain selection |
If the housekeeper |
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Punt Picks |
Brydon Carse and Pathum Nissanka |
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Dream 11 combination |
3-3-3-2 |
SL vs ENG match winner prediction:
Judging from the confrontation data, the England team is expected to win this game.
