Sri Lanka will look to recover from a narrow 11-run (DLS) loss in the rain-affected first T20I.
Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back after a narrow 11-run (DLS) defeat in the rain-affected opener.
Hosts Sri Lanka will look for a strong comeback to keep the series alive after losing the first T20I by 11 runs
England win the 1st T20I by 11 runs due to the DLS method and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sri Lanka, having struggled in the recent ODI series against England, which they lost 2-1, will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance at home in this T20 series.
Hosts Sri Lanka will look for a strong comeback in T20Is after losing the ODI series 1-2, despite winning the first match
England enters the series with high confidence after their T20I series victory against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka will look to seal the series with a win in the second ODI after winning the first ODI by 19 runs
Sri Lanka will take confidence from playing at home, where their familiarity with the surfaces often proves decisive
England's bowling attack features three specialist spinners, with Sam Curran and Jamie Overton handling pace duties.
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The series goes into the final match now with Pakistan with a 1-0 lead at the moment.
In what was a bad display by the bat on the night, Sri Lanka were bundled out on just 128 runs, leaving the Pakistani batting order with not much to do for an opening win.
Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance in the first match. Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, they made light work of it, reaching the target with 20 balls to spare.
With the series on the line, Sri Lanka will need to bounce back and improve their batting if they hope to level the score.
Rathour, a former cricketer for India, previously served as the batting coach for the Indian men's team from September 2019 to July 2024.
Farhan's half century paved the way in the chase for the visitors as Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20 will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. The toss for the first of the three-match series will take place at 6:30 pm IST.
Sri Lanka, boosted by home support, will aim to capitalize on Pakistan's absences and exploit any weaknesses in their lineup.
The appointment spans a defined short-term window, running from mid-December 2025 to late January 2026