SL vs ENG Match 42 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI

SL vs ENG, Match 42 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 prediction, match preview, head-to-head, pitch report, playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details and cricket tips

SL vs ENG Match 42 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI (Image Source: Google)

SL vs ENG, Match 42, Super 8, Cricket Tips: The first game of the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 was washed out completely. Now, the second game will be played between England and Sri Lanka. This contest will be held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday at 3 PM IST. This is the must-win game, and both sides will look to win this game.

England had two good last games, but their first two group games were below standard. They will hope runs from Salt and Buttler. Sri Lanka had three games, but Zimbabwe exposed their death bowling. They have lost Hasaranga and Pathirana, which has forced them to change their combination. So, both teams will enter this game with some issues, but they will get into this game in search of a win.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Date: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: Pallakele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

SL vs ENG Live Streaming Details

The live action of SL vs ENG will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can watch the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform.

SL vs ENG Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Total Matches: 17
• Sri Lanka: 4
• England: 13
• No-Result: 0

SL vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report

Pallekele International Stadium has been a bowling-friendly wicket. There is enough grip and turn for the slow bowlers, which will be available after the first few overs. The forecast shows rain during the game, and the team that wins the toss should bowl first.

SL vs ENG Possible XIs

Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan

England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid

SL vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Pathum Nissanka has one century and one fifty in the last two innings, and he will be the one to watch out for. For England, Jos Buttler holds the key, with this experience.

Probable Best Bowler

Maheesh Theekshana is the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka this edition. He takes wickets and contains the batters in the middle. For England, Adil Rashid has been the game-changer for England with the ball.

Today Match Prediction: Both teams are pretty even, but England have a great record over Sri Lanka, and they recently beat Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Hence, we predict England to win this game.

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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.