Scorecards / 2026 / Sri Lanka v England
Twenty20 International · England tour of Sri LankaSri Lanka v England: T20I scorecard, 1 Feb 2026
England won by 6 wickets (D/L method). 1 Feb 2026, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.
Result
Runs per overSri Lanka innings
189/5 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Nissankab JC Archer | 34 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 154.5 |
| K Misharac J Overton b WG Jacks | 36 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 120.0 |
| BKG Mendisc AU Rashid b LA Dawson | 32 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 188.2 |
| P Rathnayakec JG Bethell b JC Archer | 40 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 181.8 |
| MD Shanakalbw b AU Rashid | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| KIC Asalankanot out | 28 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 127.3 |
| J Liyanagenot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 17 (b 1, lb 4, w 12, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 189/5 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: DN Wellalage, PWH de Silva, M Pathirana, E Malinga
Fall of wickets: 1-56 (P Nissanka, 5.3 ov); 2-106 (K Mishara, 10.6 ov); 3-128 (BKG Mendis, 12.2 ov); 4-131 (MD Shanaka, 13.4 ov); 5-187 (P Rathnayake, 19.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Curran | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| JC Archer | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| WG Jacks | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| LA Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| AU Rashid | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 |
| J Overton | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15.00 |
England innings
173/4 (16.4 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Saltc K Mishara b M Pathirana | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| JC Buttlerc P Rathnayake b DN Wellalage | 39 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 134.5 |
| JG Bethellc BKG Mendis b MD Shanaka | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.2 |
| T Bantonnot out | 54 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 163.6 |
| HC Brookc PWH de Silva b M Pathirana | 36 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 300.0 |
| SM Currannot out | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 142.9 |
| Extras | 10 (b 4, lb 0, w 5, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 173/4 (16.4 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: WG Jacks, J Overton, AU Rashid, LA Dawson, JC Archer
Fall of wickets: 1-10 (PD Salt, 0.6 ov); 2-38 (JG Bethell, 4.3 ov); 3-81 (JC Buttler, 9.1 ov); 4-130 (HC Brook, 12.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 |
| MD Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| DN Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| E Malinga | 1.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4.50 |
| PWH de Silva | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| J Liyanage | 1.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 13.50 |
Match summary
Sri Lanka played England in a men's Twenty20 International at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 1 February 2026, part of England tour of Sri Lanka. England won by 6 wickets (D/L method).
England won the toss and chose to field.
T Banton was named player of the match.
On 1 February 2026 the on-field umpires were IC Soysa and RA Kottahachchi, with V Narayan Kutty as match referee.
How the innings went
Sri Lanka made 189/5 in 20 overs. P Rathnayake top-scored with 40 from 22 balls, including 5 fours and 1 sixes. JC Archer took 2 for 42. The biggest stand before a wicket was 56 runs between P Nissanka and K Mishara.
England made 173/4 in 16.4 overs. T Banton top-scored with 54 from 33 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. M Pathirana took 2 for 47. The biggest stand before a wicket was 49 runs between HC Brook and T Banton.
Extras
Sri Lanka's innings of 189/5 in 20 overs included 17 extras: 12 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 4 leg byes. England's innings of 173/4 in 16.4 overs included 10 extras: 5 wides, 1 no-balls, 4 byes and 0 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Sri Lanka v England on 1 February 2026?
England won by 6 wickets (D/L method).
Who top-scored in Sri Lanka v England?
T Banton scored 54 from 33 balls for England, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka v England?
JC Archer, with 2 for 42.
What was the highest partnership?
56 runs between P Nissanka and K Mishara for Sri Lanka.
Who won the toss?
England, who chose to field.
Where was Sri Lanka v England played?
At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on 1 February 2026.