England openers - Phil Salt and Jos Buttler played the first over cautiously but took on the 2nd over of Dunith Wellalage and gathered 9 runs from the over to take their score to 13 off 2 overs.
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Dunith Wellalage Traps Buttler In Front To Get Hosts 1st Wicket
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Kandy's weather will again be in focus as ENG take on the hosts in the Super 8 fixture at the Pallekele Internationsl Stadium on February 22, 2026
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England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the match 42 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on February 22, 2026. Both teams have won 3 out of their four matches in the group stage and will look to carry on their momentum in the Super 8 stage as well. They have faced in a three-match T20I series at the same venue, where England thrashed the hosts by 3-0, which will give them immense confidence leading into this high-stakes match. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, which was in high spirits after dominating Australia, must have taken a hit after the loss against Zimbabwe in their last group match. However, given the home conditions and the good form of their batters, they'll still be hoping to overcome the English challenge.
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England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: ENG Innings Begin!
ENG 13/0 (2)
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Toss Update
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first.
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Pallekele's Hourly Weather Forecast
Rain threat looms large on England vs Sri Lanka match as their is prediction of rain during the match in Pallekele Weather and Radar
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Group Standings
England finished 2nd in their group with 3 wins out of 4 matches, while Sri Lanka also finished at the similar position in Group B with same number of wins in their four matches.
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Head-To-Head
Matches: 17
England: 13
Sri Lanka: 4
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Weather Forecast
Sri Lanka's weather has been under scanner throughout the tournament as it led to yesterday's match being called-off. Check out the weather prediction for today's match between England and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy.
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Squads
England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara
England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Greetings!
Hello crickets fans! We are back to make to make your Sunday better with our live coverage of the Super 8 clash between England and Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.
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