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

England will enter the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, with a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series. The hosts were in complete control of the opening game in Southampton, where they posted a massive 254/4 after being put in to bat. One of the best T20 batsmen, Jos Buttler, scored 80 from 44 balls, while captain Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 114 off just 49 deliveries, leading England to one of their biggest T20I totals.

Sri Lanka's reply got off to a poor start as they lost three wickets for 32 runs during the powerplay. Dunith Wellalage's 33 off 21 balls and Dasun Shanaka's 24 offered some resistance, but the visitors were eventually dismissed for 135 in 19 overs, handing England a 119-run win. Sonny Baker led the bowling effort with 3/12, while Jamie Overton and Liam Dawson picked up two wickets apiece.

England will now look to wrap up the series in Cardiff, and as per our ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction today match, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler can once again be considered for Dream11 captaincy.

England vs Sri Lanka Match Details

ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats

ENG vs SL Toss Prediction

According to our ENG vs SL toss prediction, Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, might make the right call during the toss in the 2nd T20I and opt to field first.

Record of Chasing Teams at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

The team batting second and chasing the total have been more successful at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff with 8 wins in 12 matches, while the remaining four games went in favour of the team batting first.

ENG vs SL Playing 11 (Probable)

ENG vs SL Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

ENG vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Top Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Budget Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: J Buttler (c)
• Batters: H Brook, C Asalanka, K Mishara
• All-rounders: W Hasaranga, J Overton, K Mendis, W Jacks(vc)
• Bowlers: A Rashid, D Wellalage, S Baker

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: J Buttler
• Batters: H Brook(c), P Nissanka(vc)
• All-rounders: W Hasaranga, J Overton, W Jacks
• Bowlers: E Malinga, D Wellalage, J Tongue, S Baker

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ENG vs SL match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) Players to Avoid

According to our ENG vs SL Dream11 team prediction, Aneurin Donald and Lahiru Udara can be avoided while trying to make a Dream11 team as their are other in-form players for this clash.

ENG vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

• The Sophia Gardens surface in Cardiff is likely to offer an even battle between bat and ball for the 2nd T20I between England and Sri Lanka. The pitch can provide some movement to the fast bowlers early on. A first-innings total in the 150–165 range could be competitive.
• Cardiff is also expected to have cool, overcast weather, with temperatures around 17°C and only a limited possibility of rain during the game.

ENG vs SL H2H Records

England and Sri Lanka have met 19 times in T20I cricket, with England winning 15 matches and Sri Lanka securing four victories. Their most recent clash took place in the first T20I of the 2026 series on September 15, where England registered a 119-run victory in Southampton.

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