Sri Lanka will face England in the third and final T20I of the series on Tuesday, February 3, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. With England already leading the series 2-0, the hosts will be desperate to avoid a clean sweep and finish the series on a positive note.

Led by Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka have struggled to match the intensity of England in the first two matches. The batting lineup has not been able to perform well, and the bowlers have struggled to restrict England’s aggressive fielding. With the T20 World Cup looming, Sri Lanka would be looking to perform well in all departments and regain some confidence.

England, on the other hand, have been in complete command. The batting lineup has been dominating the show, and the bowlers have been supporting them well at crucial times. This match will be their final official outing before the T20 World Cup warm-up games, and they will want to maintain their winning momentum.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 16
  
• Sri Lanka Won: 4
  
• England Won: 12
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele has been good for batting, but rain has been a concern. In the first two matches, England won comfortably while chasing. With possible interruptions again, captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first, as chasing becomes easier in shortened games.

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SL vs ENG: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

England (ENG):

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

Pakistan will face Australia in the third and final T20I of the series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, February 1. Pakistan have already sealed the series with a 2-0 lead and will be aiming to finish with a clean sweep.

The hosts have completely controlled the series so far. Pakistan won the first match by 22 runs and then followed it up with an enormous victory of 90 runs in the second match. Their batting and bowling attack have been performing well, and this has given them immense confidence before the T20 World Cup in 2026. They will hope to keep up the same level of intensity and finish the series on a positive note.

Australia, meanwhile, have been struggling to get into form in the opening two matches. The team has been trying different combinations as part of their World Cup preparations. The visitors will now look to avoid a whitewash and perform better in the final match.

PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 30
• Pakistan Won: 15
• Australia Won: 14
• No Result: 1

PAK vs AUS: Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium surface generally assists batsmen. It has enough bounce to enable fast bowlers to get pace and batters to play their shots. However, as the match progresses, the pitch can slow down, which helps spinners and pacers during the middle overs. The average first-innings score in last season was 162, which added to the competitiveness of matches. 

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PAK vs AUS: Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed

Australia (AUS):

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa

Sri Lanka will face England in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Sunday, February 1. After the first game was affected by rain, both teams will be keen to put in a stronger performance and gain control of the series.

Sri Lanka struggled in the opening match as they scored 133 in 16.2 overs. Even though Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis gave them a decent start, the rest of the batting failed, and the team was bowled out for a low score. Their bowling also lacked control, allowing England to stay comfortable during the chase. The hosts will be under pressure to improve in all departments if they want to keep the series alive.

England, on the other hand, had a solid outing. Their bowlers, in particular Sam Curran and Adil Rashid, kept things tight and then grabbed crucial wickets. With the bat, Phil Salt played positively during the powerplay and ensured England stayed ahead before rain ended the match. They will look to continue the same momentum in the second game.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 15
• Sri Lanka Won: 4
• England Won: 11
• No Result: 0

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. However, rain is expected again, which could influence team decisions. Bowling first after winning the toss might be the safer option, as chasing teams can plan better under DLS conditions.

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SL vs ENG: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

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

England (ENG):

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

Sri Lanka and England begin their three-match T20I series with the first game set to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday, January 30. With the T20 World Cup 2026 just around the corner, both teams will treat this series as an important final tune-up.

England arrives with confidence after turning things around in the ODI series. After losing the opener, they won the next two matches to clinch the series and will now look to carry that momentum into the shortest format. This T20I series is England’s final competitive outing before the World Cup, so it is a chance to finalise combinations and roles.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be looking to start strong at home. They have had some mixed results in their recent T20Is and would look to increase their consistency levels. With experienced players in both the batting and bowling departments, the hosts know they need a complete team effort to challenge a strong England side.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 14
  
• Sri Lanka Won: 4
  
• England Won: 10
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The surface at Pallekele usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. The batting is relatively easier in the first innings, but the pitch does slow down a bit in the latter stages. The average first-innings score at this venue is approximately 160, and it might be a good to prefer batting first.

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SL vs ENG: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera

England:

Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood

United Arab Emirates and Ireland will kick off their two-match T20I series with the first game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, January 29. The two teams are meeting in a T20I after a long gap, adding extra interest to the opening match.

UAE will use this series as important preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Led by Muhammad Waseem, the hosts will look to make the most of familiar conditions. Waseem is likely to play an important role in the opening, while the remaining batting lineup will have to work towards providing support.

Ireland have had good recent results as they played a T20I series against Italy in Dubai recently and won it 2-1. That experience in similar conditions should help them settle quickly. With several experienced players in the squad, Ireland will be confident of starting the series on a positive note.

UAE vs IRE Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 11
  
• UAE Won: 7
  
• Ireland Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

UAE vs IRE: Pitch Report

The Dubai pitch usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Batters can get runs freely in the initial stages, but the pitch may slow down as the match progresses. Chasing might be possible, but teams will have to adjust as the ball might not come on to the bat as easily in the second innings.

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UAE vs IRE: Predicted Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Rahul Chopra (wk), Aryansh Sharma, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Rohid

Ireland (IRE):

Paul Stirling (c), Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Gareth Delany, Craig Young, Mark Adair

Pakistan will host Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, January 29. Both teams begin a fresh contest and will be keen to start the series with a win.

Pakistan come into this series after a short tour of Sri Lanka, where a three-match T20I series ended 1-1 due to rain washing out one game. The hosts have a balanced team in terms of batting and bowling and will be confident playing at home, where they know the conditions favor their style of play.

Australia come into this tournament after a successful Big Bash League season, with many of their players in good form. The Australian team has a balanced side with a lot of power in their batting lineup and a strong bowling attack. Although Australia may be slight favorites in this match, the home advantage that Pakistan has may make this a closely contested match.

PAK vs AUS: Pitch Report

The pitch in Lahore is known to be batters-friendly, with true bounce and fast outfield, making it ideal for big scores. This match is expected to be a high-scoring one. The bowlers will have to be spot on, especially in the powerplay and death overs, as even a small error can be costly.

PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 28
  
• Pakistan Won: 1
• Australia Won: 14
  
• Tied / No Result: 1

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PAK vs AUS: Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Australia (AUS):

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis

South Africa will take on the West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday, January 29. After winning the opening game, the hosts will be aiming to seal the series, while the visitors will look to bounce back and stay alive.

In the first T20I at Paarl, South Africa delivered a strong all-round performance. After choosing to field, they reduced the West Indies to 173/7, with only a few late contributions helping the visitors reach a competitive total. The Proteas bowlers kept things tight through the middle overs and never allowed the West Indies to fully build momentum.

Chasing the target, South Africa made it look comfortable. The openers attacked from the start and set the tone early. Even after one wicket fell, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton kept the scoring steady and finished the chase with ease, giving South Africa a 1-0 lead in the series. However, West Indies will hope to respond strongly in Centurion with their captain, Shai Hope, returning. A better batting effort and sharper bowling will be key if they are to challenge the hosts.

SA vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 27
• South Africa Won: 13
• West Indies Won: 14
• Tied / No Result: 0

SA vs WI: Pitch Report

The pitch at SuperSport Park usually offers good bounce and carry. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while fast bowlers can get some help with the new ball. Overall, it is a fairly balanced surface.

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SA vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Jason Smith, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Kagiso Rabada

West Indies (WI):

Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales

India and New Zealand will face each other in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, January 28. India have already sealed the series, but both teams will look to make the most of the remaining games.

India under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav have been in control of the series. They have beaten the opposition in the first three matches easily, shining both with bat and ball. It seems like almost every player has contributed at one point, making the team look well rounded. With the series already in their bag, India will look to extend their lead and go 4-0.

New Zealand, in the meantime, have found it difficult to produce a full show. They have shown flashes of quality but inconsistency has cost them at vital moments. Mitchell Santner’s side will now play for pride and look to bounce back with a stronger showing in Visakhapatnam.

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

The pitch in Visakhapatnam is generally good for batting, especially in night matches. Chasing teams have enjoyed success here, winning three of the four T20Is played at this venue. Captains winning the toss are likely to choose to bowl first.

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 28
  
• India Won: 15
  
• New Zealand Won: 10
  
• Tied / No Result: 3
  

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IND vs NZ: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah/Harshit Rana

New Zealand (NZ):

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jimmy Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

South Africa and West Indies will kick off their three-match T20I series with the first match at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday, January 27. Both sides will hope to get their series off to a positive start as they gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Coming into this series, South Africa had a challenging outing against India, losing the five-match T20I series 1-3, with one match being washed out. Despite the outcome, the team led by Aiden Markram displayed moments of quality and will feel confident playing at home. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the Proteas will be looking to fine-tune their combination and get some momentum going in this series.

West Indies recently lost a T20I series 1-2 to Afghanistan in Dubai. They were without a few key players during that series due to SA20 commitments, and their return adds more balance to the squad. The Caribbean side will be eager to improve their consistency, especially with both bat and ball, and challenge South Africa on their home turf.

SA vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 26
• South Africa Won: 12
• West Indies Won: 14
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

SA vs WI: Pitch Report

The Boland Park pitch has tended to favor the batsmen, with first innings totals around 170. While teams have had more success batting first, the pitch will slow down towards the latter stages of the match, allowing the bowlers to come into play. The toss could be a crucial factor.

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SA vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, Jason Smith, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

West Indies (WI):

Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Springer

India and New Zealand will clash in the 3rd T20I match on Sunday, January 25th at the Barsapara Stadium in the city of Guwahati. India are leading the five-match series 2-0 and are close to sealing the series.

India won the 1st T20I in Nagpur by 48 runs, where they scored 238/7, with Abhishek Sharma hitting 84 off 35 balls. In the 2nd T20I at Raipur, India chased down 208 with Ishan Kishan’s 76 off 32 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 off 37 balls. The series almost in hand, India likely to try new combinations to reduce workload ahead of T20 World cup.

New Zealand have scored well in both matches but failed to defend big totals. They lost the first game after being restricted to 190, and in the second match, despite posting 208, their bowlers could not stop India’s strong batting. This is a must-win game for the Kiwis to remain in the series.

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)

• Matches Played: 27
• India Won: 14
• New Zealand Won: 10
• Tied / No Result: 3

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is generally batting-friendly with even bounce and little help for bowlers. Shot-making becomes easier once batters settle in, leading to high scores. Bowlers need good accuracy and smart variations to control runs. Due to possible dew later in the match, teams may prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.

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IND vs NZ: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah/Harshit Rana

New Zealand (NZ):

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy