Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard

March 30, 2026

Match Date & Time: January 18, 2026, 19:00 local (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka) – 2nd T20I

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the 2nd T20I at R. Premadasa Stadium saw Sri Lanka win by 22 runs. Sri Lanka posted 198/6, powered by Pathum Nissanka’s 72 and Kusal Mendis’ quick 48. England managed 176/8, with Jos Buttler top-scoring with 61. Sri Lanka’s spinners, led by Wanindu Hasaranga (3/24) and Maheesh Theekshana (2/28), restricted England effectively in the middle overs.

England Cricket Team Vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlighted Sri Lanka’s strong batting and spin bowling, while England struggled to accelerate against the turning ball despite a solid start from Buttler.

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Quick Summary

Sri Lanka defeated England by 22 runs in the 2nd T20I on January 18, 2026. Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard showed Sri Lanka’s batting depth and spin bowling dominance. Top performers: Pathum Nissanka (72 off 48, POTM) for Sri Lanka; Jos Buttler (61) for England. Key stats: Sri Lanka 198/6 (20 overs), England 176/8 (20 overs). Turning point: Hasaranga’s 3/24 in middle overs; impact: Sri Lanka level the series 1-1.

Recent 5 Matches (2024-2026): Sri Lanka vs England – Key Stats and Results

Tournament	Venue	Date	Toss	Sri Lanka Score	England Score	Result	Series	Player of the Match
T20 World Cup Super 8	Pallekele	Feb 22, 2026	England elected to field	95 (16.4 ov)	146/9 (20 ov)	England won by 51 runs	T20 World Cup 2026	Will Jacks
ODI Series	Colombo (RPS)	Jan 18, 2026	Sri Lanka elected to bat	271/6 (50 ov)	252 (49.2 ov)	Sri Lanka won by 19 runs	England Tour of SL	Kusal Mendis
T20I Series	Pallekele	Feb 15, 2026	England elected to field	133 (16.2 ov)	125/4 (DLS)	England won by 11 runs (DLS)	England Tour of SL	Jofra Archer
ODI Series	Colombo	Jan 12, 2026	Sri Lanka elected to bat	248 (48.5 ov)	252/7 (47.3 ov)	England won by 3 wickets	England Tour of SL	Harry Brook
T20I	Kandy	Feb 10, 2026	Sri Lanka elected to bat	189/5 (20 ov)	173/4 (16.4 ov)	England won by 6 wickets	Bilateral T20I	Phil Salt

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 T20 Matches

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2026 – T20 World Cup Super 8, Pallekele, February 22, 2026

Team	Score	Overs	Result
England	146/9	20	England won by 51 runs
Sri Lanka	95	16.4	–

England posted a challenging total of 146/9 riding on Phil Salt’s explosive start. Sri Lanka’s batting collapsed under pressure from England’s pace and spin combination.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2026 – 3rd T20I, Pallekele, February 15, 2026

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	133	16.2	England won by 11 runs (DLS)
England	125/4	DLS	–

England won by 11 runs (DLS method). Sri Lanka could only manage 133 runs. England chased the revised target comfortably in rain-affected conditions.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2026 – 2nd T20I, Kandy, February 10, 2026

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	189/5	20	England won by 6 wickets
England	173/4	16.4	–

England won by 6 wickets. Sri Lanka posted 189/5 but England’s top order chased it down with ease and plenty of overs to spare.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2025 – 1st T20I, Colombo, December 2025

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 22 runs
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 22 runs. A strong middle-order batting performance helped Sri Lanka defend a competitive total successfully.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2025 – 4th T20I, Galle, November 2025

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 8 wickets
England	–	–	–

England won by 8 wickets. England dominated with the bat and chased down the target without much trouble.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2024 – 3rd T20I, Pallekele, October 2024

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 14 runs
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 14 runs. Their spin-heavy attack troubled the English batters on a turning track.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2024 – 2nd T20I, Colombo, October 2024

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 27 runs
England	–	–	–

England won by 27 runs. England’s batting firepower proved too strong for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2024 – 1st T20I, Kandy, October 2024

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets. They chased the target with composure in the death overs.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2023 – 5th T20I, Colombo, November 2023

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 4 runs
England	–	–	–

England won by 4 runs in a nail-biting thriller.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2023 – 4th T20I, Pallekele, November 2023

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets. A clinical chase sealed the victory for the hosts.

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Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2026 – 1st ODI, Colombo (RPS), January 18, 2026

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	271/6	50	Sri Lanka won by 19 runs
England	252	49.2	–

Sri Lanka won by 19 runs. Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka’s crucial knocks helped Sri Lanka post a defendable total.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2026 – 2nd ODI, Colombo, January 12, 2026

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	248	48.5	England won by 3 wickets
England	252/7	47.3	–

England won by 3 wickets. England successfully chased 248 with Harry Brook playing a match-winning knock.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2025 – 3rd ODI, Galle, December 2025

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 41 runs
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 41 runs. Excellent bowling performance restricted England to a below-par total.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2025 – 2nd ODI, Kandy, December 2025

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 28 runs
England	–	–	–

England won by 28 runs. England’s batting depth proved decisive.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2025 – 1st ODI, Colombo, December 2025

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets. A comfortable chase powered by Pathum Nissanka.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2024 – 3rd ODI, Pallekele, November 2024

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 2 wickets
England	–	–	–

England won by 2 wickets in a thrilling finish.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2024 – 2nd ODI, Colombo, November 2024

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 55 runs
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 55 runs. Dominant all-round performance from the home side.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2024 – 1st ODI, Galle, November 2024

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 8 wickets
England	–	–	–

England won by 8 wickets. England cruised to victory with ease.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2023 – 3rd ODI, Colombo, October 2023

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
England	–	–	–

Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2023 – 2nd ODI, Kandy, October 2023

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Sri Lanka	–	–	England won by 31 runs
England	–	–	–

England won by 31 runs.

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Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2021 – 2nd Test, Galle, January 2021

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets

Spin-friendly conditions helped Sri Lanka dominate.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2021 – 1st Test, Galle, January 2021

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets

A memorable series win for the hosts.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2018 – 3rd Test, Colombo, November 2018

Team	Result
England	England won by 211 runs

England’s pace and spin combination proved too strong.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2018 – 2nd Test, Pallekele, November 2018

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 57 runs

Classic home advantage with spin.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2018 – 1st Test, Galle, November 2018

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets

Dominant performance by the Sri Lankan spinners.

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2014 – 2nd Test, Colombo, June 2014

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 100 runs

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2014 – 1st Test, Galle, June 2014

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 100 runs

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2012 – 3rd Test, Colombo, March 2012

Team	Result
Both	Match drawn

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2012 – 2nd Test, Galle, March 2012

Team	Result
England	England won by 81 runs

Sri Lanka Vs England Scorecard – 2012 – 1st Test, Galle, March 2012

Team	Result
Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won by 75 runs

The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlights a rich and competitive rivalry. England have shown strong form in limited-overs cricket in recent years, while Sri Lanka continue to be a tough side to beat at home, especially in Test matches.

Match Summary & Key Stats

Sri Lanka Innings: 198/6 (20 overs) England Innings: 176/8 (20 overs) Player of the Match: Pathum Nissanka (72 off 48) Result: Sri Lanka won by 22 runs

Highest scorer: Pathum Nissanka – 72
Best bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga – 3/24
Most sixes: Kusal Mendis – 4
Run-rate: Sri Lanka 9.90, England 8.80

Sri Lanka Batting Scorecar

Batsman	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Pathum Nissanka	c Buttler b Rashid	72	48	8	2	150.00
Kusal Mendis (wk)	c Brook b Archer	48	28	5	4	171.43
Kamindu Mendis	c Salt b Rashid	22	18	2	1	122.22
Charith Asalanka	c Brook b Rashid	18	12	2	1	150.00
Dasun Shanaka	c Salt b Archer	12	8	1	1	150.00
Wanindu Hasaranga	not out	15*	6	1	1	250.00
Extras	(lb 3, w 8)	11	–	–	–	–
Total	198/6 (20 overs)	198	–	19	10	9.90

England Bowling Scorecard (vs Sri Lanka)

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Jofra Archer	4	42	2	10.50
Adil Rashid	4	38	3	9.50
Reece Topley	4	45	0	11.25
Sam Curran	4	38	0	9.50
Will Jacks	4	32	1	8.00

England Batting Scorecard

Batsman	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Phil Salt	c Asalanka b Hasaranga	28	18	4	1	155.56
Jos Buttler (c & wk)	c Mendis b Theekshana	61	42	6	3	145.24
Will Jacks	c Shanaka b Hasaranga	12	8	2	0	150.00
Harry Brook	c Mendis b Theekshana	18	15	2	1	120.00
Liam Livingstone	c Asalanka b Hasaranga	8	6	1	0	133.33
Sam Curran	not out	22	18	2	1	122.22
Chris Jordan	c Mendis b Pathirana	12	8	1	1	150.00
Reece Topley	run out (Mendis)	5	5	0	0	100.00
Extras	(lb 4, w 6)	10	–	–	–	–
Total	176/8 (20 overs)	176	–	18	7	8.80

Sri Lanka Bowling Scorecard (vs England)

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Wanindu Hasaranga	4	24	3	6.00
Maheesh Theekshana	4	32	2	8.00
Matheesha Pathirana	4	38	1	9.50
Dushmantha Chameera	4	42	1	10.50
Charith Asalanka	4	35	0	8.75

Fall of Wickets & Partnerships

Sri Lanka Fall of Wickets: 48-1 (Mendis, 5.2 ov), 98-2 (Nissanka, 10.4 ov), 128-3 (Kamindu, 13.5 ov), 158-4 (Asalanka, 16.2 ov), 178-5 (Shanaka, 18.1 ov), 198-6 (Hasaranga, 19.6 ov)

Top Partnership: Nissanka-Mendis 68 runs

England Fall of Wickets: 38-1 (Salt, 4.2 ov), 82-2 (Jacks, 8.1 ov), 112-3 (Buttler, 11.4 ov), 138-4 (Brook, 14.2 ov), 148-5 (Livingstone, 15.5 ov), 168-6 (Jordan, 17.4 ov), 176-7 (Topley, 19.2 ov), 176-8 (Curran, 19.6 ov)

Top Partnership: Buttler-Brook 68 runs

Player of the Match & Series Impact

Player of the Match: Pathum Nissanka (72 off 48) Impact: Sri Lanka level the T20I series 1-1.

Performance Comparisons

Team Batting Comparison

Category	Sri Lanka	England	Edge
Total Runs	198/6	176/8	Sri Lanka
Run Rate	9.90	8.80	Sri Lanka
4s / 6s	19 / 10	18 / 7	Sri Lanka

Bowling Comparison

Category	Sri Lanka Bowling	England Bowling	Edge
Wickets Taken	8	6	Sri Lanka
Economy Rate	8.80	9.90	Sri Lanka
Best Figures	Hasaranga 3/24	Rashid 3/38	Sri Lanka

Clutch Moments & Turning Points

Nissanka and Mendis’ powerplay explosion set a strong platform.
Hasaranga’s 3/24 in middle overs broke England’s momentum.
Theekshana’s economical spell restricted scoring.
Sri Lanka’s death bowling sealed the comfortable victory.

Did you know? This was Pathum Nissanka’s 8th T20I fifty against England.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka’s 22-run victory over England on January 18, 2026 was a professional performance in the 2nd T20I at R. Premadasa Stadium. Pathum Nissanka’s 72, combined with strong middle-order contributions and disciplined spin bowling from Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, showcased Sri Lanka’s depth and composure. England fought hard with Jos Buttler’s 61 but couldn’t chase 199.

This result has big implications: Sri Lanka level the series 1-1; England must regroup quickly. In Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard, quality batting and spin bowling won out. Teaser: Can Sri Lanka win the series 2-1? More breakdowns coming soon.

FAQs

What were Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard?

Sri Lanka won by 22 runs. Sri Lanka 198/6 (Nissanka 72); England 176/8 (Buttler 61).

Who won Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard?

Sri Lanka won by 22 runs.

Player of the Match?

Pathum Nissanka (72 off 48 balls).

Key stats?

Sri Lanka 198/6, England 176/8; Hasaranga 3/24.

Match date?

January 18, 2026.

Venue?

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka top scorer?

Pathum Nissanka – 72.

England top scorer?

Jos Buttler – 61.

Best bowler?

Wanindu Hasaranga – 3/24.

Series status?

Sri Lanka level the series 1-1.

Impact on series?

Sri Lanka in strong position to win the series.

Next match?

Check the 3rd T20I schedule.

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