SL vs ENG: Pitch Report, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats & Records for T20I Series

Three matches in T20I series Sri Lanka and England The game will kick off on January 30, which is the last high-stakes rehearsal for both teams before the game. ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Competition will begin on February 7th. After England won the ODI leg with a 2-1 draw, the match moved to the picturesque Palleke International Cricket Stadium.

England enter T20I stage with strong momentum Harry BrookeA sensational 136-run blitz in the final ODI. While the T20 squad saw the likes of Jofra Archer and Phil SalterSri Lanka will rely on their rotating arsenal – powered by Wanindu Hasalanga and Mahesh Tikshana– Smother visitors.

The hosts will be looking to take advantage of the ground’s tendency to slow down. and darsang shanaka Led by a stable core, Sri Lanka are expected to prioritize disciplined middle-order bowling to force England’s aggressive batsmen into dangerous shots. Under Brook, England’s ‘all-out attack’ philosophy remains. incorporate Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid There are hints that they are ready for Kandy’s turn of events, but their success will often depend on how well Jos Buttler and Phil Salt set the tone in the powerplay.

SL vs ENG T20I Series, Squads

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

England: Harry Brooke (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Butler, Brendan Cass, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tonge, Luke Wood

Palleke International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Historically, Palleke has provided a flat surface early in the series where the ball can land well on the bat. The average score in the first innings is around 168-172 points. The pitches in the second and third games are expected to have a stronger grip on the spinners as the same cubes are used. Change will be the main weapon; pacers who can cut and “pace” passes effectively (like Patialana or Curran) will be more successful than those who rely on raw speed. In recent T20Is, pacers have taken around 58% of wickets while spinners have taken 42%, but spinners usually maintain a much lower economy rate. Under lights, the ball had a slightly stronger grip in the second innings, making chasing 180+ a tough task. Expect the captains to win the toss and put points on the board.