Sri Lanka is set to face England in the 1st T20 match of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Friday, January 30.
Preview
In the 1st T20 match of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026, Sri Lanka (SL) is set to face England (ENG). Sri Lanka didn’t perform well in the recent ODI series at home against England, as they lost the series by 2-1. Pressure will now be on them to perform well at home during this T20 series, with Dasun Shanaka leading the hosts.
On the other hand, England has already secured the ODI series thanks to their strong showing in Sri Lanka. Now they aim to strengthen their preparations for the T20 World Cup. English fans will be hoping for an impressive performance from their team in this T20 series as well.
Match Information
Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20I
England tour of Sri Lanka, 30 Jan 2026, Fri, 7:00 PM IST ,Kandy
Probable PlayingXI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis, C Asalanka(C), W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, D de Silva, J Liyanage, Eshan Malinga
Bench: S Samarawickrama, PHKD Mendis, AM Fernando, JF Vandersay, PM Liyanagamage, M Priyanath
England
T Banton, LA Dawson, L Wood, HC Brook(C), WG Jacks, Jacob Bethell, SM Curran, J Overton, Jos Buttler, BA Carse, AU Rashid
Bench: BM Duckett, R Ahmed, JE Root, Zak Crawley
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Pathum Nissanka SL | BATTER – 8.5
Pathum Nissanka has performed well in the recent past. Furthermore, he has scored 283 runs in the last 10 games.
Jos Buttler ENG | wk – 9
Jos Buttler is a top-class batter. He performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Buttler has scored 335 runs in the 10 games with a strike rate of 179.
Top
Kamil Mishara SL | BAT – 8
Kamil Mishara has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he has scored 197 runs in the last 7 games. Sri Lankan fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.
Harry Brook ENG | BAT – 6.5
Brook is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. He has scored 1012 runs in the 52 T20I games with a strike rate of over 151.
Budget
Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL-ROUNDER – 9
Wanindu Hasaranga is a brilliant spinner and is currently performing well. He took 17 wickets in the last 10 games.
Adil Rashid ENG | bowl – 7.5
Adil Rashid is a top-class T20 bowler. He also took 14 wickets in the last 8 games. He is definitely a big threat to Sri Lanka in their spinning conditions.
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Liam Dawson – ENG | ALL-ROUNDER – 7
Janith Liyanage – SL | ALL – 8
FAQ: SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction for England Tour of Sri Lanka 1st T20I (Jan 30, 2026)
Q1: When and where will the SL vs ENG Dream11 Match start today?
A-1: Sri Lanka is set to take on England in the series opener. The SL vs ENG Dream11 Match is scheduled for January 30, 2026, at 07:00 PM IST at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
Q2: What are the SL vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Tips?
A2: Focus on top performers like Jos Buttler (335 runs in 10 games, 179 SR) and Pathum Nissanka (283 runs). Spinners will be crucial as the Pallekele surface slows down; prioritize Wanindu Hasaranga (17 wickets in 10 games) and Adil Rashid (14 wickets in 8 games). Use a 6:5 or 4:7 SL-ENG split depending on your league strategy.
Q3: What are the SL vs ENG Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices?
A3: Top Captains: Jos Buttler (9.0 rating, explosive WK-batter) or Pathum Nissanka (8.5 rating). Vice-Captains: Wanindu Hasaranga for his wicket-taking ability in home conditions or Sam Curran for his all-round impact.
Q4: Is there any injury news for the SL vs ENG today’s match?
A4: No major injury concerns reported.
Q5: Where can we see the SL vs ENG Live Match & Stream today?
A-5: We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
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