SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026
SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka (SL) and England (ENG) are set to lock horns in the 2nd T20I of the England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. If you are searching for Sri Lanka vs England Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place.
The high-voltage clash will be played on Sunday, February 1, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
SL vs ENG 2nd T20I Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | England is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Kusal Mendis (SL), Phil Salt(ENG) |
| Most Wickets | Eshan Malinga(SL), Adil Rashid (ENG) |
| Most SIX | England to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | England to hit more 4s |
SL vs ENG 2nd T20I Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Sri Lanka (SL) Team Analysis
Sri Lanka heads into this game after losing the opening match by 11 runs (DLS method) against England. Kusal Mendis was the top run scorer who added 37 off 20 balls, and Pathum Nissanka scored 23 off 20 balls. In the bowling section, Eshan Malinga took 2 wickets.
Sri Lanka Team Strength Players:
Pathum Nissanka is an explosive batter whose aggressive batting style makes him a unique player.
Kusal Mendis is currently in superb form. He makes significant contributions with the bat, scoring 37 runs.
W Hasaranga had showcased his ability as a spinner who could excel on Sri Lankan pitches.
Dasun Shanaka is a very crucial player for Sri Lanka in this format, who scored 20 off 16 balls.
Eshan Malinga impressed with the ball and took 2 wickets in the last outing.
England (ENG) Team Analysis
England has had a grand start in this series, winning the first match and taking a 1-0 lead. Phil Salt was the highest runs scorer with 46 off 35 balls, and Tom Banton added 29 off 15 balls. In the bowling section, Sam Curran and Adil Rashid took 3 wickets each.
England Team Strength:
Phil Salt has made a strong comeback, scoring 46 off 35 balls in the opening match
Harry Brook is England’s most reliable all-rounder, who remained unbeaten at 16 in the last match.
Tom Banton played a crucial inning of 29 runs off 15 balls in the last outing.
Sam Curran steadied the innings in the middle order and supported the team with his bowling.
Adil Rashid showcased an unreal bowling performance and took 3 wickets for 19.
SL vs ENG 2nd T20I Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | SL vs ENG 2nd T20I |
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, February 1, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Sri Lanka vs England: Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
England Probable XI:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20I, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Sri Lanka today?
Kusal Mendis is our pick to top-score for Sri Lanka.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kusal Mendis | 1 | 1 | – | 37 | 37 | 37.00 | 20 | 185.00 | – | – | 2 | 4 |
| 2. Pathum Nissanka | 1 | 1 | – | 23 | 23 | 23.00 | 20 | 115.00 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| 3. Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 1 | – | 20 | 20 | 20.00 | 16 | 125.00 | – | – | 2 | -v |
Who will be the top run scorers for England today?
Phil Salt is our pick to top-score for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Phil Salt | 1 | 1 | – | 46 | 46 | 46.00 | 35 | 131.43 | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| 2. Tom Banton | 1 | 1 | – | 29 | 29 | 29.00 | 15 | 193.33 | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| 3. Jos Buttler | 1 | 1 | – | 17 | 17 | 17.00 | 10 | 170.00 | – | – | – | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Sri Lanka in the match?
Pick: Eshan Malinga to take the most wickets for Sri Lanka.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Eshan Malinga | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 2/24 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 6.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Matheesha Pathirana | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1/18 | 18.00 | 4.50 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1/12 | 12.00 | 6.00 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for England in the match?
Pick: Adil Rashid to take the most wickets for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Adil Rashid | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 3/19 | 6.33 | 4.75 | 8.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Sam Curran | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 3 | 3/38 | 12.67 | 12.67 | 6.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Jamie Overton | 1 | 1 | 2.2 | 17 | 2 | 2/17 | 8.50 | 7.29 | 7.00 | – | – | – |
Sri Lanka vs England, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect England to hit more sixes in this match
Sri Lanka vs England, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect England to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s SL vs ENG 2nd T20I match?
England has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, they completely dominated Sri Lanka in the last 10 T20I matches.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing England to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.