Last game, a good start in the powerplay was not enough for Sri Lanka, so this time, they are eying a more explosive start to help their batters get their feet against spinners in the middle overs. Pathum Nissanka takes the initiative and finds a few boundaries as well.
Sri Lanka Vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Nissanka Finds Early Boundaries| SL - 14/0 (1)
Sri Lanka vs England Live Score, 2nd T20I: Follow the play-by-play updates from the second T20I at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on February 1, 2026
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Welcome to the live coverage of the second T20I between Sri Lanka and England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Hosts Sri Lanka have lost the first T20I and visitors England are leading in the series. The first T20I at Pallekele was a rain-curtailed encounter which Harry Brook and co won. Spinners led by Adil Rashid starred in the win along with Phil Salt who led the charge in the chase. For Sri Lanka, a big positive was Matheesha Pathirana and Eshan Malinga's partnership with the ball. They will look to get a stronger performance and level the series in the 2nd T20I. Follow the play-by-play updates from the Sri Lanka vs England cricket match right here.
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Sri Lanka vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Nissanka Looks For Strong Start
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Sri Lanka vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Playing XIs
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
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga
Sri Lanka vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: ENG Wins Toss
Toss Update: England have won the toss and opted to field
Sri Lanka vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Squads
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga, Kusal Perera, Dushmantha Chameera, Kamindu Mendis, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Pavan Rathnayake
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, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed
Sri Lanka vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Where To Watch?
The Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20I match will be live-streamed in India on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites. Television broadcasts will take place on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.
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