A high-energy showdown awaits with Sri Lanka set to take on England in the secondRa T20I at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on 1stscheduled tribe February 2026 at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for the 2nd T20 match. Sri Lanka tour match of England tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs ENG Match Preview:
By winning the first T20 match in Pallekele, England has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. In that rain-interrupted game, Sri Lanka scored 133 runs in 16.2 overs, with Kusal Mendis (37) and Pathum Nissanka (23) making useful starts. However, England’s Adil Rashid (3/19) and Sam Curran (3/38) took crucial wickets to halt the hosts’ lead. Meanwhile, England chased a low target and reached 125/4 in 15 overs, with Phil Salt making 46 and winning by 11 runs under the DLS method.
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Therefore, England will go into the second T20 match with confidence and will aim to increase their lead in the series. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will have to make a strong comeback in the next game to stay in the competition.
Therefore, as the series continues, both teams will try to adjust their strategies and perform better in the second match.
Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Sri Lanka |
4 |
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England |
10 |
Sri Lanka vs England weather and pitch report:
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temperature |
21°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
speed and spin |
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Average score of first innings |
169 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Poor |
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Victory % |
34% |
Sri Lanka vs England Playing 11 (Expected):
Sri Lanka playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kamil Mishara
3) Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper)
4) Dhananjay de Silva
5) Charit Asalanka
6) Zenith Lianaz
7) Dasun Shanaka ©
8) Wanindu Hasaranga
9) Mahesh Dikshana
10) Mathisha Pathirana
11) Ishaan Malinga
England playing 11: :
1) Philip Salt
2) Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
3) Jacob Bethel
4) Tom Banton
5) Harry Brook ©
6) Sam Curran
7) Will Jacques
8) Jamie Overton
9) Liam Dawson
10) Jofra Archer
11) Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka vs England Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Jos Buttler – Representing England as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he contributed 17 runs in the last match while providing leadership and intent at the crease. |
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Phil Salt – Opening the batting for England as a right-handed stroke-maker, he made a positive impact in the last match with a fluent 46, and applied early pressure through vigorous shot selection. |
Raises up:
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Sam Curran – Making an impact for England as a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pacer, he led the bowling effort in the last match, taking an impressive three wickets. |
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Wanindu Hasaranga – Playing for Sri Lanka as a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler, he contributed with his usual all-round presence and added 14 runs in the last game. |
Budget Selection:
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Mathisha Pathirana – Representing Sri Lanka as a right-arm fast bowler, he combines pace, deceptive variations and strong wicket-taking threat, especially during high-pressure phases. |
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Jacob Bethell – As a left-handed batsman anchoring England’s middle order, he offers composure, clean shot-making and adaptable run-scoring during crucial innings phases. |
SL vs ENG England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Jos Buttler and Phil Salt |
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vice captain |
Harry Brooke and Wanindu Hasaranga |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis, Philip Salt ©
- Batsmen – Tom Banton, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders- Dasun Shanaka, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran (vice-captain), Wanindu Hasaranga.
- Bowlers- Adil Rashid, Ishan Malinga
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler©, Kusal Mendis, Philip Salt
- Batsmen – Pathum Nissanka, Jacob Bethel
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Adil Rashid, Mathisha Pathirana
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Zenith Lianaz |
7.0 credit |
No |
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will jacks |
8.0 credit |
No |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Phil Salt |
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gl captaincy option |
jos buttler |
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choice of punt |
Mathisha Pathirana and Jacob Bethel |
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dream11 combination |
3-2-4-2 |
Sri Lanka vs England Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team’s performance in the previous match, England’s victory in this match is expected to be confirmed.
