Result

England won by 51 runs

England vs Sri Lanka

42nd Match · Pallekele, Kandy · Feb 22, 2026 · ICC Men's T20 World Cup

England

146/9 (20/20 ov)

Sri Lanka

95/10 (16.4/20 ov)

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowling

Player of the Match

Will Jacks

Philip Salt Wicketkeeper
Jos Buttler Wicketkeeper
Jacob Bethell Allrounder
Tom Banton Batsman
Harry Brook Batsman
Sam Curran Allrounder
Will Jacks Batsman
Liam Dawson Bowler
Jamie Overton Bowler
Jofra Archer Bowler
Adil Rashid Bowler

Pathum Nissanka Batsman
Kamil Mishara Allrounder
Kusal Mendis Wicketkeeper
Pavan Rathnayake Batsman
Dunith Wellalage Bowler
Kamindu Mendis Allrounder
Dasun Shanaka Allrounder
Dushan Hemantha Allrounder
Dushmantha Chameera Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana Bowler
Dilshan Madushanka Bowler

Venue

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Innings

England — 1st Innings 146-9 (20)
Sri Lanka — 2nd Innings 95-10 (16.4)

Awards

Player of the match: Will Jacks