Sri Lanka Tour of England Schedule 2026: Full Fixtures, Squads & Match Timings

The Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 schedule features a six-match white-ball series between the two teams. Sri Lanka will play three T20 Internationals followed by three One Day Internationals against England, with the campaign beginning on September 15, 2026. 

The Sri Lanka vs England schedule includes matches at six different venues across England, with the final ODI taking place at The Kia Oval in London on September 27.

Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Schedule

Here is the complete Sri Lanka vs England schedule with all match dates, venues, and timings.

Match	Date	Venue	Time (Local)	Time (PKT)
1st T20I (N)	Tuesday, September 15	Utilita Bowl, Southampton	18:30	22:30
2nd T20I (N)	Thursday, September 17	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff	18:30	22:30
3rd T20I	Saturday, September 19	Old Trafford, Manchester	14:30	18:30
1st ODI	Tuesday, September 22	Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street	12:30	16:30
2nd ODI	Thursday, September 24	Headingley, Leeds	12:30	16:30
3rd ODI	Sunday, September 27	The Kia Oval, London	10:30	14:30

The Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 begins with the first T20I in Southampton on September 15. The T20I leg concludes in Manchester on September 19 before the three-match ODI series begins in Chester-le-Street on September 22. The tour concludes with the third ODI at The Kia Oval on September 27.

England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head (Last 5)

The recent record between England and Sri Lanka across T20I and ODI cricket gives England the edge, although Sri Lanka have also recorded important wins.

Here is a summary of their last five meetings:

Match	Date	Result
T20 World Cup	February 22, 2026	England beat Sri Lanka by 51 runs
T20I	February 3, 2026	England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs
ODI	January 24, 2026	England won
ODI	January 22, 2026	Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs
ODI World Cup	October 26, 2023	Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets

England have won three of the last five meetings, while Sri Lanka have claimed two victories. Their most recent encounter came at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where England secured a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

England vs Sri Lanka Announced Squads

England T20I Squad

Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Aneurin Donald, Ben Duckett, James Coles, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Saqib Mahmood, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid

England ODI Squad

Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Henry Crocombe, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid

Sri Lanka T20I Squad:

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tharindu Ratnayake, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

Sri Lanka ODI Squad

Kusal Mendis (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

Key Player Battles to Watch

Harry Brook vs Wanindu Hasaranga

England captain Harry Brook will face a significant challenge against Sri Lanka's experienced spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. Brook's aggressive approach through the middle overs could come up against Hasaranga's variations, particularly his googly.

Jofra Archer vs Pathum Nissanka

Jofra Archer's pace and short-ball threat will test Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka during the powerplay. Nissanka's ability to score quickly while dealing with Archer's opening spell could have a major influence on Sri Lanka's batting performances.

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