England and Sri Lanka are scheduled to clash in Match 42 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 22. England qualified for the Super Eights by finishing second in Group C, winning three out of their four matches. They started their campaign with a close four-run win over Nepal, followed by a 30-run loss to the West Indies, but bounced back in style. They won their matches against Scotland (five wickets) and Italy (24 runs) to move into the next stage. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka were very impressive in Group B, as they won three out of their four matches. They beat Ireland by 20 runs, thrashed Oman by a huge margin of 105 runs, and were also very impressive in their run chase against Australia, as they overhauled 181 with eight wickets to spare. Despite their late group-stage loss to Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka still managed to score over 750 runs in the group stage, which is a clear indication of their impressive batting display before the Super Eights. Also Read | India Charged Up By Abhishek Sharma Before Super 8s As Ishan Kishan’s Reaction Surfaces ENG vs SL: Complete Match Details Match England vs Sri Lanka, Match 42, Super Eights, T20 World Cup 2026 Date and Time (IST) Sunday, February 22, 3:00 PM Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele Broadcast and live-streaming JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) Pallekele Ground Conditions And Pitch Overview The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is considered to be a batting-friendly ground, particularly in T20 cricket, where scores of over 150 are not uncommon. The wicket is known to have good pace and bounce, which makes it easier for the batsmen to play their shots with conviction once they get settled in. The bowlers, on the other hand, have to be accurate. The batsmen will not give them any chances to recover if they are loose. There may be some initial support for the fast bowlers, but otherwise, the conditions are more in favor of the batsmen. ENG vs SL T20I Record: Past Meetings And Results Matches Played 17 ENG Won 13 SL Won 04 Tied / No Results 0 First-ever Fixture June 15, 2006 Last Fixture June 03, 2026 ENG vs SL Super 8: Expected Team Lineups Read Also | Australia End Disastrous T20 World Cup 2026 Campaign with Dominant 9-Wicket Win Over Oman England (ENG): 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 (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan Players Who Could Shine: England vs Sri Lanka Likely Top Scorer: Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka's star opener, Pathum Nissanka, is likely to spearhead the batting effort against England. The right-handed batsman is currently the second-highest run-getter in the tournament, having scored 199 runs in four innings. His best performances include a magnificent century against Australia and a 62-run knock against Zimbabwe, which have demonstrated his ability to hold one end and accelerate the innings when required. Also Read | List of Batters With Most Consecutive Ducks In T20Is (Full Member Teams) Probable Top Bowler: Jamie Overton England’s right-arm pacer Jamie Overton has been England’s most successful bowler in the tournament so far. Asked to lead the attack, Overton has impressed with his consistency and control. In three matches, he has taken six wickets at an economical rate of 6.16, and he would be a force to reckon with for Sri Lanka’s batsmen in the Super 8 encounter.