Scorecards / 2026 / Sri Lanka v England
Twenty20 International · Sri Lanka tour of EnglandSri Lanka v England: T20I scorecard, 17 Sep 2026
England won by 6 wickets. 17 Sep 2026, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff.
Result
Runs per overSri Lanka innings
145/9 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Nissankac HC Brook b J Overton | 37 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 176.2 |
| LU Igalagamagec J Overton b LA Dawson | 21 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 105.0 |
| K Misharac & b LA Dawson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| KIC Asalankac J Overton b AU Rashid | 31 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 100.0 |
| PHKD Mendisb J Overton | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 |
| MD Shanakac AHT Donald b LA Dawson | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| PWH de Silvac LA Dawson b S Baker | 27 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 122.7 |
| KTH Ratnayakec HC Brook b JC Archer | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 |
| PVD Chameerab JC Archer | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| E Malinganot out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 9 (b 5, lb 1, w 3, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 145/9 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: D Madushanka
Fall of wickets: 1-56 (LU Igalagamage, 5.3 ov); 2-56 (K Mishara, 5.4 ov); 3-75 (P Nissanka, 8.6 ov); 4-89 (PHKD Mendis, 10.5 ov); 5-95 (MD Shanaka, 11.4 ov); 6-139 (KIC Asalanka, 17.2 ov); 7-141 (PWH de Silva, 18.2 ov); 8-142 (PVD Chameera, 19.3 ov); 9-145 (KTH Ratnayake, 19.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Baker | 4 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 3.75 |
| JC Archer | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| WG Jacks | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| LA Dawson | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| J Overton | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| AU Rashid | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.00 |
England innings
146/4 (12.1 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC Buttlerc K Mishara b PVD Chameera | 30 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 187.5 |
| AHT Donaldc PWH de Silva b E Malinga | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 161.5 |
| HC Brookc E Malinga b PWH de Silva | 23 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 287.5 |
| T Bantonnot out | 52 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 216.7 |
| JM Coxc LU Igalagamage b KTH Ratnayake | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 171.4 |
| WG Jacksnot out | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Extras | 5 (b 0, lb 1, w 3, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 146/4 (12.1 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: J Overton, LA Dawson, JC Archer, AU Rashid, S Baker
Fall of wickets: 1-51 (AHT Donald, 4.4 ov); 2-55 (JC Buttler, 5.1 ov); 3-79 (HC Brook, 6.6 ov); 4-136 (JM Cox, 10.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Madushanka | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| PVD Chameera | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
| PWH de Silva | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14.00 |
| E Malinga | 2.1 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 12.46 |
| KTH Ratnayake | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.50 |
Match summary
Sri Lanka played England in a men's Twenty20 International at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff on 17 September 2026, part of Sri Lanka tour of England. England won by 6 wickets.
England won the toss and chose to field.
LA Dawson was named player of the match.
On 17 September 2026 the on-field umpires were Rob White and RJ Warren, with JJ Crowe as match referee.
How the innings went
Sri Lanka made 145/9 in 20 overs. P Nissanka top-scored with 37 from 21 balls, including 4 fours and 1 sixes. LA Dawson took 3 for 32. The biggest stand before a wicket was 56 runs between LU Igalagamage and P Nissanka.
England made 146/4 in 12.1 overs. T Banton top-scored with 52 from 24 balls, including 2 fours and 4 sixes. KTH Ratnayake took 1 for 25. The biggest stand before a wicket was 57 runs between JM Cox and T Banton.
Extras
Sri Lanka's innings of 145/9 in 20 overs included 9 extras: 3 wides, 0 no-balls, 5 byes and 1 leg byes. England's innings of 146/4 in 12.1 overs included 5 extras: 3 wides, 1 no-balls, 0 byes and 1 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Sri Lanka v England on 17 September 2026?
England won by 6 wickets.
Who top-scored in Sri Lanka v England?
T Banton scored 52 from 24 balls for England, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Sri Lanka v England?
LA Dawson, with 3 for 32.
What was the highest partnership?
57 runs between JM Cox and T Banton for England.
Who won the toss?
England, who chose to field.
Where was Sri Lanka v England played?
At Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff, on 17 September 2026.