SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 2nd T20I, England Tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

SL vs ENG 2nd T20I Match Preview:

Sri Lanka is ready to lock horns with England in the 2nd game of 3-match T20 series. England defeated Sri Lanka in the first game by 11 runs. Batting first, Sri Lanka was bowled out to 133 runs. In reply, England had a traffic star, Philip Salt and Jos Buttler added 36 runs in just 2.5 overs, which eventually laid the foundation in the run chase. In this second T20I, Sri Lanka looks to bounce back while England eyes another series victory.

Recent Performance:

SL	L	W	L	L	W
ENG	W	W	W	W	W

SL vs ENG Match Details:

Series/Tournament: England Tour of Sri Lanka
Match: SL vs ENG
Date: 1st Feb. 2026
Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Live Score: cricketwinner.com
Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV

Head-to-Head Stats:

SL Won	1
ENG Won	9
NR	0

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium shows cloudy, with moderate chances of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 17.1°C. The average score on this venue is 160-134.

Temp.	16.7C
Rain Possibility	3%
Avg Score 1ns Inn	160
Avg Score 2nd Inn	134
Best Suited For	Pacers (59%)

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch report:

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally favours the batsmen and spinners. This is a batting-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bowl will be a wise decision on this surface, as DWE is expected in the 2nd inning

Win Bat First	40%
Win Bowl First	60%

SL vs ENG Probable Playing 11 for 2nd T20I

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

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 (ENG) Probable 11:

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

Top Picks from SriLanka

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Kusal Mendis	WK	37	0
Eshan Malinga	BOWL	0	2
Pathum Nissanka	BAT	23	0
Dasun Shanaka	AR	20	1

Top Picks from England

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Philip Salt	WK	46	0
Sam Curran	AR	1	3
Jos Buttler	WK	17	0
Adil Rashid	BOWL	0	3

SL vs ENG Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain	Vice-captain
Philip Salt	Dasun Shanaka
Sam Curran	Adil Rashid

SL vs ENG Fantasy Team Suggestion:

SL vs ENG

SL vs ENG Expert Advice

SL Captain Choice	Sam Curran
GL Captain Choice	Philip Salt
Punt Picks	Dasun Shanaka, Adil Rashid
Dream11 Combination	3-1-4-3

SL vs ENG Probable Winners:

The England Team is expected to win this match. Philip Salt, Sam Curran and Adil Rashid have been in red-hot form. In contrast, Sri Lanka's batting inconsistency is a major concern for them.

SL vs ENG FAQ

Who is likely to win the SL vs ENG match today?

England (ENG) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

England.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SL vs ENG Dream11 team?

Sam Curran, Philip Salt, Dasun Shanaka and Eshan Malinga

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 134 and 160 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.