Sri Lanka, the co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2026, is set to face England in the second Super 8 fixture of the tournament. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 22. Both teams finished second in their respective groups to secure the qualification for this stage.
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8
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Sri Lanka lost their last group stage match in a shocking manner against Zimbabwe, failing to defend the target of 178 runs. On the other hand, England defeated Italy by 24 runs in the previous match. Both teams have played 17 head-to-head matches in the T20I format in which England have won 13, while Sri Lanka have managed just four victories so far.
Sri Lankan opening batter Pathum Nissanka is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, with 199 runs at an impressive average of 66.33. Nissanka is currently one of the best batsmen in the world and in the form of his life.
Meanwhile, English all-rounder Sam Curran has also been impressive in this World Cup, scoring 98 runs and taking six wickets so far. As per the SL vs ENG Dream11 team prediction, both players will be top picks for the captaincy role.
Sri Lanka vs England Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England, Super 8 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Pallekele |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 22nd February 2026 |
| Scorecard | ENG vs SL T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 62 Runs |
| Dushan Hemantha | Sri Lanka | 2 Wickets |
| Will Jacks | England | 53 Runs |
| Sam Curran | England | 3 Wickets |
SL vs ENG Toss Prediction
The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is batting-friendly that remains the same throughout the game. With overcast conditions and rain forecast, we predict Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka to win the toss and bowl first as per the SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 47% |
SL vs ENG Playing 11 (Probable)
| Sri Lanka Playing XI | England Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Phil Salt |
| Kusal Perera | Jos Buttler (WK) |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | Jacob Bethell |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Harry Brook (C) |
| Kamindu Mendis | Tom Banton |
| Dasun Shanaka (C) | Sam Curran |
| Dunith Wellalage | Will Jacks |
| Dushan Hemantha | Jamie Overton |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Jofra Archer |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Liam Dawson |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Adil Rashid |
SL vs ENG Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Pathum Nissanka and Jacob Bethell |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Maheesh Theekshana and Adil Rashid |
SL vs ENG Captain and Vice Captain Choice

| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Sam Curran and Pathum Nissanka |
| Vice-Captain | Pavan Rathnayake and Tom Banton |
Top Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | Batsman |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
Budget Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | England | Batsman |
| Jamie Overton | England | All-rounder |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: K Mendis, P Salt
Batters: P Nissanka, J Bethell, P Rathnayake
All-rounders: S Curran, K Mendis, W Jacks, D Hemantha
Bowlers: A Rashid, M Theekshana

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: K Mendis, J Buttler
Batters: P Nissanka, T Banton, H Brook
All-rounders: S Curran, K Mendis, J Overton, D Hemantha
Bowlers: J Archer, D Wellalage

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SL vs ENG based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today (Super 8) ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| K Mishara | 7.5 |
| R Ahmed | 6.5 |
SL vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 167 runs |
SL vs ENG H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka (SL) | 4 |
| England (ENG) | 13 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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