SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026 between SL vs ENG to be played in Pallekele.

The centuries from Joe Root and captain Harry Brook helped England win the ODI series in Sri Lanka 2-1. The team batted well in the final game and will take that confidence forward into the upcoming T20I series, starting on Friday.

The first T20I will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Dasun Shanaka will lead Sri Lanka, and this will be an important series for the hosts as they will look to get back into form ahead of T20 World Cup 2026.

For England, these matches will be ideal for preparation, as the conditions here are alien to them. But the formation of the English team gives them a challenge, because they are likely to carry on their aggressive approach, and this pitch might test them.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs England (ENG), 1st T20I, Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026
• Match Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 07:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 01:30 AM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head: SL (4) – ENG (10)

A total of 14 matches have been played between Sri Lanka and England in T20 internationals. England have a big lead with ten wins as compared to four wins for Sri Lanka.

SL vs ENG: Weather Report

The forecast for Friday shows a possibility of rain in Pallekele with 20 percent precipitation. The temperature is likely to drop to 22°C with humidity crossing 80 percent during the scheduled time.

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The wicket in Pallakele is a traditional Sri Lankan deck, which is slow and sluggish and is expected to break more with time. The uneven bounce might challenge the batters to play big shots, and the outfield is also slow. If it rains, the batting conditions will get worse, and bowling first can be ideal in such a situation.

SL vs ENG: Predicted XIs:

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananajaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Asita Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera.

England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis, Phil Salt

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Ben Duckett

All-rounders: Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Captain Second-Choice: Dasun Shanaka

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Phil Salt || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis, Phil Salt

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Harry Brook

All-rounders: Will Jacks, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Captain Second-Choice: Harry Brook

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva

SL vs ENG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka have home conditions on their side, but England have a very strong batting unit. Their batting template in this format and the combination are the reason that we back England to win this game.

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