ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 2nd, England vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026
Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 2nd T20I of the England vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026 between ENG vs SL to be played in Cardiff.
Fans witnessed some crazy hitting by Harry Brook and Jos Buttler in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton. Brook recorded a 42-ball hundred and scored 114* off 49 balls with 10 fours and six sixes.
Buttler scored 80 off 44 balls at the top of the order. England finished with their fourth-highest T20I total of 254/4. Sri Lanka found it difficult with bat and ball, losing the game by a massive 119 runs.
England have a 1-0 lead, and they will take on Sri Lanka in the second game on Thursday. This contest will be played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The English team will look to wrap up the series win. It will be interesting to see how Sri Lanka respond after the beating they had in Southampton.
ENG vs SL: Match Details
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- Match: England (ENG) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 2nd T20I, England vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2026
- Match Date: September 17, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 11:00 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
ENG vs SL: Head-to-head: ENG (15) – SL (4)
England have now won 15 out of 19 T20Is against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have won four matches.
ENG vs SL: Weather Report
The forecast for Thursday evening in Cardiff shows a clear evening with 70-75 percent humidity during the game time. The expected temperature will be around 16°C.
ENG vs SL: Pitch Report
Sophia Gardens offers an even surface for shorter formats. There is enough assistance for the fast bowlers if they are bowled in the right areas.
Spinners will be in the game in the lateral stages. Batters can play their shots because of the consistent bounce and pace in the wicket. The average first-inning score here is 155-160.
ENG vs SL: Predicted XIs:
England: Jos Buttler (WK), Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Lahiru Udara, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Aneurin Donald
Batters: Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Sonny Baker
Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Captain Second-Choice: Aneurin Donald
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jamie Overton || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Liam Dawson
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs SL Dream11:
Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler
Batters: Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Sonny Baker
Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Captain Second-Choice: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Harry Brook || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Will Jacks
ENG vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
England have a strong and powerful batting unit, and their bowlers are used to bowling in these conditions. Sri Lanka never looked in the game in Southampton. We back England to win the second game.
When will the second ENG vs SL T20I take place?
The second ENG vs SL T20I will take place on September 17, 2026.
Where will the second ENG vs SL T20I take place?
The second ENG vs SL T20I will take place at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
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