SL vs ENG, 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: England have managed to win the ODI series in Sri Lanka with a massive win in the third ODI, courtesy of centuries from Harry Brook and Joe Root. Now, these two teams will be be up against each other in the different format and will play three T20Is, starting on January 30.
The first T20I will start at 7 PM IST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Harry Brook will lead this star-studded lineup, and the return of Phil Salt will strengthen the batting unit for England. Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will also have a few changes to their squad, as some of their T20 specialists will be back for the series.
SL vs ENG: Match Details
- Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 7 PM IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
SL vs ENG: Live Streaming Details
Indian fans can watch the live action of the T20I series on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also opt to watch the game on the Sony LIV app or website.
SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in T20I
- Total Matches: 14
- Sri Lanka: 04
- England: 10
- No-result/Tied: 0
SL vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report
The wicket in Pallekele is slow and will assist the spinners. It offers a spongy bounce, and predicted overcast conditions will make it challenging for the team batting first. Spinners will dominate here. Hence, the toss will be crucial, and chasing can be a good option.
SL vs ENG: Possible XIs
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananajaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka ©, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook ©, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse
SL vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Pathum Nissanka played a brilliant cameo in the third ODI, and he is the man in form for Sri Lanka. For England, Phil Salt is back, and he has been in exceptional form with the bat.
Probable Best Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga will be a big asset for Sri Lanka, and this wicket will suit him. For England, Adil Rashid has been in great form with the ball.
Today Match Prediction: England showed great form, and they showed it in the last ODIs. Hence, we predict England to win the first T20I.
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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.