3 min read Last Updated : Feb 01 2026 | 6:46 PM IST
Sri Lanka and England will continue their T20I series today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, where the two teams will face off in the second match of their three-game series. England leads the series 1-0 and will look to seal the win and claim the series with one match to spare. However, Sri Lanka will be determined to level things up and keep their hopes alive.
England skipper Harry Brook has won the toss and elected to bowl first on the night.
England Playing 11: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back after a narrow 11-run (DLS) defeat in the rain-affected opener. The hosts were dismissed for just 133 in 16.2 overs, with Kusal Mendis contributing a solid 37 off 20 balls. Despite a steady start from Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka's middle-order batting will need to step up. In the bowling department, Matheesha Pathirana impressed with his economical spell and will remain a key figure for the hosts as they seek to level the series.
England, on the other hand, enters the second T20I with plenty of confidence after a dominant all-round performance in the opener. Sam Curran's hat-trick and Adil Rashid’s tight three-wicket haul laid the foundation for their win, while Phil Salt’s 46 and Tom Banton’s quickfire cameo ensured a solid chase. England is expected to stick with the same lineup as they aim to finish the series in style.