SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 2nd, Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026 between SL vs ENG to be played in Pallekele.

It was an action-packed first T20I in Pallekele between Sri Lanka and England as the visitors recorded an 11-run win. The rain interrupted the game several times, and both teams were allotted 17 runs to bat. Sri Lanka once again had a tough time with the bat.

Despite so many starts, none of them could take it long. They were bowled out for just 133 runs, courtesy of Sam Curran’s hat trick. Then their bowlers tried hard, but the target wasn’t enough to stop this English side.

The visitors have earned a 1-0 lead, and they will be keen to seal the series win. The second game is scheduled to take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs England (ENG), 2nd T20I, Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026
• Match Date: February 01, 2026 (Sunday)
• 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 (11)

The last game win was the 11th win for England over Sri Lanka in T20Is. These sides have faced each other in 15 games, and Sri Lanka have won four matches.

SL vs ENG: Weather Report

The weather for Sunday evening in Pallekele shows a possibility of rain with 30 percent precipitation. The temperature is expected to be around 27°C with the humidity reaching up to 60 percent.

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The wicket in Pallekele is slow and will turn from the first over. This wicket is expected to get slower with time, which is why the toss will be important. With rain predicted during or before the game, the toss will be crucial. In such conditions, it is always wise to bowl first.

SL vs ENG: Predicted XIs:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga.

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

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

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

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Tom Banton

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

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Matthesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

Captain First-Choice: Sam Curran || Captain Second-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Tom Banton

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

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

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Tom Banton

All-rounders: Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva. Jamie Overton

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Matthesha Pathirana

Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Captain Second-Choice: Phil Salt

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Pathum Nissanka

SL vs ENG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka have too many anchors in their batting unit, which is one area that they need to work on. We back England to win this game because of the powerful batting lineup they have.

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