SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 42nd Match | Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka, the co-host, will face England in the second Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played on Sunday, 22 February, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka finished second in the Group B points table, winning three and losing one match. They lost their last league match by six wickets against Zimbabwe, failing to defend the target of 178 runs. 

Similarly, England finished second in the Group C points table with three wins. They won their last match by 24 runs against Italy. They batted first, posted a big total of 202 runs, and then successfully defended the target. All-rounder Will Jacks was the standout performer for England in their last match, scoring 53 runs off 22 balls and taking one wicket.

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SL vs ENG Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 42nd Match

• Date: 22nd February 2026

• Time: 3.00 PM IST

• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

SL vs ENG Weather Report

Pitch Report - Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Pallekele's batting pitch for T20 cricket is usually very good. The outfield's quickness and the ball's nice bounce result in fast runs once batters get going.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• High-scoring ground

• Big boundaries 

SL vs ENG Recent Form

SL vs ENG Head-to-Head Record

• SL Wins - 4

• ENG Wins - 10

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Pathum Nissanka (SL): 199 runs in this tournament 

• Kusal Mendis (SL): 182 runs in this tournament 

• Jacob Bethell (ENG): 143 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs ENG

• Jamie Overton (ENG): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Maheesh Theekshana (SL): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Sam Curran (ENG): 6 wickets in this tournament 

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 160–165

• Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If SL bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 165–175

• Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, and Dilshan Madushanka.

England 

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid..

Why Sri Lanka is the favourite today

• Powerful top-order

• Good spin bowler 

• Home conditions 

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and Kamindu Mendis are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

SL: 55%

ENG: 45%

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