SL vs ENG: Live streaming details, when & where to watch 1st T20I of Sri Lanka vs England T20I series 2026
The 1st SL vs ENG T20I will be played on January 30 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.
The SL vs ENG three-match T20I series will serve as the final preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will co-host the marquee event alongside India later this year.
After a high-intensity ODI series in Colombo, England’s tour of Sri Lanka now shifts to Pallekele, a venue known for producing high-scoring T20 encounters. All three matches of the series will be played at the same venue, promising plenty of runs and fireworks.
Sri Lanka will be led by Dasun Shanaka, who headlines a balanced squad featuring a blend of youth and experience. The hosts boast several proven match-winners including Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Dunith Wellalage.
England, captained by Harry Brook, will be strengthened by the return of speedster Jofra Archer, who missed the ODI leg due to injury. The two-time world champions also feature explosive names such as Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, and Tom Banton.
SL vs ENG: Head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches Played: 14
Sri Lanka(Won): 4
England (Won): 10
SL vs ENG 1st T20I: Match Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20- Sri Lanka vs England T20I Series 2026
- Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST / 7:00 PM Local Time / 1:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
When to watch SL vs ENG 1st T20I? Timing details
The 1st T20I between Sri Lanka and England will be played on Friday, January 30. The match will take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The encounter will start at 7:00 PM IST (local time). The toss will take place 30 minutes ahead of the start of the match at 6:30 PM IST (Local Time).
Toss Timing – 6:30 PM IST/ 6:30 PM Local Time / 1:00 PM GMT
How to watch SL vs ENG 1st T20I in India?
The Sri Lanka vs England 1st T20I will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. There will be live streaming available on SonyLiv and Fancode.
- TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1 & Sony Sports 5)
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV, FanCode
How to watch SL vs ENG 1st T20I in Sri Lanka?
- Siyatha TV
- Ten Cricket (ch.317)
- Sony Sports 5 (ch.318)
- Sony Sports 2 (ch.319)
- Sony Sports (ch.320)
How to watch SL vs ENG 1st T20I in England?
- TV: TNT Sports 1
- Live Streaming: discovery+
- Radio: talkSPORT Cricket
Where to watch SL vs ENG T20I series? Country-wise TV & streaming details
MENA Countries: YuppTV
India: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 5), Sony LIV, FanCode
Sri Lanka: Siyatha TV, Ten Cricket, Sony Sports Network
Pakistan: Tapmad
United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1, discovery+, talkSPORT Cricket
South Africa: SuperSport (Channel 210)
When does the Sri Lanka vs England T20I series start?
The SL vs ENG T20I series begins on January 30, 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Which TV channels will broadcast the SL vs ENG T20I series in India?
The SL vs ENG T20I series will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Where can fans watch live streaming of SL vs ENG T20Is?
Live streaming of the SL vs ENG T20I series will be available on Sony LIV and FanCode in India, and discovery+ in the UK.
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