ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 42: SL vs ENG, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs
Sri Lanka take on England in Match 42 at Pallekele, with humid and cloudy afternoon conditions expected in a crucial Super Eight clash of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Sri Lanka will take on England in Match 42 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage on February 22 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Both teams performed well in the earlier rounds and will look to move closer to the semifinals with a win here.
England qualified for the Super Eights as the second team in their group, winning three matches. They overcame their initial loss and have displayed balanced performances in their subsequent matches. Sri Lanka also did well in the group stage, winning three out of four matches. Their batters have scored runs consistently, and their bowlers have played an important role in tight situations. Both teams are playing good, this match will be a very close and tough contest between these two teams.
SL vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather is expected to be humid and cloudy, with a 10% probability of rain during the game. Since it is an afternoon match, the atmosphere is expected to be slightly cool. The temperature is expected to remain between 21 and 25°C with cloudy skies, which will make the weather pleasant.
SL vs ENG: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats (T20Is)
- Matches played: 33
- Average first-innings score: 168
- Average second-innings score: 146
- Teams winning batting first: 48%
- Teams winning bowling first: 45%
- Highest total: 263/3
- Lowest total: 81/3
- Highest chase: 184/2
- Lowest total defended: 125/8
See Also: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 43: IND vs SA, head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
SL vs ENG: Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (SL):
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
England (ENG):
Harry Brook (c), Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler (wk), Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
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