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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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SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

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.

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

Pathum Nissanka plays a shot (Image Credits: Official X Account of ICC/@ICC)
SeriesICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
MatchSri Lanka vs England, Super 8
TossTo be updated
VenuePallekele International Cricket Stadium
CityPallekele
Match Start Time3:00 PM IST, 22nd February 2026
ScorecardENG vs SL T20 World Cup
Live StreamingJioHotstar

SL vs ENG Dream11 Team Today Stats

PlayerTeamPlayer’s Stats (Last Match)
Pathum NissankaSri Lanka 62 Runs
Dushan HemanthaSri Lanka2 Wickets
Will JacksEngland 53 Runs
Sam CurranEngland3 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 RecordWinning %
Average47%

SL vs ENG Playing 11 (Probable)

Sri Lanka Playing XIEngland Playing XI
Pathum NissankaPhil Salt
Kusal PereraJos Buttler (WK)
Kusal Mendis (WK)Jacob Bethell
Pavan RathnayakeHarry Brook (C)
Kamindu MendisTom Banton
Dasun Shanaka (C)Sam Curran
Dunith WellalageWill Jacks
Dushan HemanthaJamie Overton
Maheesh TheekshanaJofra Archer
Dushmantha ChameeraLiam Dawson
Dilshan MadushankaAdil Rashid

SL vs ENG Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

CategoryPlayers
Top Run ScorersPathum Nissanka and Jacob Bethell
Highest Wicket TakersMaheesh Theekshana and Adil Rashid

SL vs ENG Captain and Vice Captain Choice

Sam Curran during a match (Image Credits: Official X Account of ICC/@ICC)
RolePlayers
CaptainSam Curran and Pathum Nissanka
Vice-CaptainPavan Rathnayake and Tom Banton

Top Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

PlayerTeamRole
Kusal MendisSri Lanka Batsman
Dushmantha ChameeraSri LankaBowler

Budget Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

PlayerTeamRole
Phil SaltEngland Batsman
Jamie OvertonEnglandAll-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

PlayerDream11 Credits
K Mishara7.5
R Ahmed6.5

SL vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

ParameterDetails
Temperature28°C
Weather ForecastCloudy
Pitch BehaviourBalanced
Best Suited ToBatters & Spinners
Average 1st Innings Score167 runs

SL vs ENG H2H Record

TeamMatches Won
Sri Lanka (SL)4
England (ENG)13
No Result0

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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