England Tour of Sri Lanka Announced Ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the Sri Lanka tour before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The England men’s cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20I games. Both nations will play a white-ball series in January just before the ICC World Cup 2026, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka between February and March of that year.

This tour will mark England’s first visit to Sri Lanka after seven years. The last time the two teams met each other was in 2018, where they won the ODI series as well as the T20 series. The last time England met Sri Lanka was during the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, in which England won the game. So far, England have won the T20 World Cup in 2010 and 2022. The team led by Jos Buttler in 2022 defeated Pakistan in the final to win the trophy for the second time in their history. But in 2024, England failed to defend the title.

England had to face defeat against India in the semi-final, as India went on to lift the trophy for the second time. Ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, The Three Lions will put on a strong show to win the title again. However, recently, England managed to draw a Test series 2-2 against India. Meanwhile, England has a poor track record in the sub-continent, as the team faces problems reading spin. As the 2026 World Cup is held between India and Sri Lanka, England will be able to know the pitch well. It will be an exciting affair to witness as both sides rank among the best cricket teams in the world.

England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Schedule

The tour will begin from the ODI games, which will start from January 22 to January 27. Later three T20I games will begin from January 30 to February 3. These games will help both teams test their players before the major cricket tournament. England playing in Sri Lanka will help them to know the conditions in the subcontinent. However, the venues of the series are yet to be disclosed, but the tour will be beneficial for both nations as they want to lift the trophy again.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is getting ready for the Asia Cup 2025. Before the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka will travel to Zimbabwe for two ODI games and three T20I games. Sri Lanka, who are placed in Group B along with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong, will start their campaign against their arch-rivals Bangladesh on 13th September. Later, the team host England for the preparation of the World Cup, which is going to be shared between India and Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka vs England 2026 will be a key tie ahead of a big ICC event. It will also feature some of the most famous cricketers in the world.

Where to Watch to England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026?

Cricket fans can watch the England tour of Sri Lanka on Star Sports, which is the official broadcasting partner of the series. While it is also available on Jio Hotstar, those who love to watch matches during their work or while doing other activities. They can tune in to watch the Sri Lanka vs England 2026 series on both television and a mobile device.