Sri Lanka vs England Info
SL vs ENG 1st T20I Info - Kandy (30 January 2026)
About Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20I Match Info
The Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20I in the ENG in SL, 3 T20Is, 2026 concluded at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 30 January 2026, delivering an engaging contest between the two sides.
England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method), showcasing a strong all-round performance in this 1st T20I clash. After winning the toss, England, who chose to field, setting the tone for the match. Key contributions came from Kusal Mendis and Phil Salt, while bowlers like Adil Rashid and Eshan Malinga played crucial roles in controlling the game.
This match info page provides complete details such as playing XI, toss result, venue information, match officials, team squads and overall match summary from the ENG in SL, 3 T20Is, 2026, helping fans quickly understand how the match unfolded after its conclusion.
Match Details
Match
SL vs ENG, 1st T20I, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, 30 January 2026
Date
Fri 30 January, 19:00:00 IST
Toss
England, who chose to field
Venue
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Umpires
Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Ravindra Kottahachchi (SL) and Nimali Perera (SL)
Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Pitch Type
Dry
Pitch Nature
Batting friendly
Weather
Clouds
Temperature
20.28C
Humidity
100%
Wind Speed
2.13 meter/sec
Visibility
10000 meter
Team Form
(Last 5 Matches)
Sri LankaA
A
A
A
A
EnglandL
W
W
W
W
Head To Head
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