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England vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 42nd Match – Match Result
Updated：England won by 51 runs.
| England | Sri Lanka |
| 146/9(20) | 95(16.4) |
Sri Lanka misread key moments on a tacky Pallekele surface, according to batting consultant Vikram Rathour, after collapsing to 95 all out in pursuit of 147 against England. Five wickets fell in the powerplay, with soft caught-and-bowled dismissals exposing poor shot selection on a pitch where the ball was gripping. Rathour felt pushing for singles on a slow deck was risky, suggesting batters should have either committed fully or defended. With Pathum Nissanka dismissed cheaply, the innings never settled. Sri Lanka now face urgent questions about adaptability as the Super Eight intensifies.
A brilliant bowling effort sees England seal a commanding victory over Sri Lanka in the #T20WorldCup Super 8 👊
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— ICC (@ICC) February 22, 2026
England vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 42nd Match – Match Details
| Match Name | ICC World Cup 42nd Match |
| Match Date | 2026/02/22 |
| Match Time | 3:00 P.M |
| Competing Teams | England vs Sri Lanka |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
England vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 42nd Match – Predicted XI
| England’s XI | Sri Lanka’s XI |
| Jos Buttler | Pathum Nissanka |
| Phil Salt | Kusal Mendis |
| Ben Duckett | Charith Asalanka |
| Harry Brook | Sadeera Samarawickrama |
| Liam Livingstone | Angelo Mathews |
| Moeen Ali | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Sam Curran | Dasun Shanaka |
| Chris Woakes | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Mark Wood | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Reece Topley | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Adil Rashid | Dilshan Madushanka |
Note: The match has not started yet. Updates will be provided once play begins.
