SL vs ENG Stats Preview - 2nd T20I, England tour of Sri Lanka 2026

SL vs ENG Stats Preview. [Source - AFP]

Sri Lanka and England will be up against each other in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, February 1st. The thrilling contest will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

SL vs ENG 2nd T20I preview, 2026

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka fell in the series opener, losing a rain-affected game, and will now look to bounce back with a stronger overall performance. They aim to level the series 1-1, regain momentum, and build confidence ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

England

England were clinical in the first T20I, dominating with the ball under pressure while their batting did just enough. They will now aim to replicate that performance in the second match to seal the series convincingly.

Top run scorers in SL vs ENG T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Jos Buttler - 402 runs

Jos Buttler is leading run-scorer in SL vs ENG T20Is with 402 runs at 67 average and 146.72 strike-rate.

Dasun Shanaka - 140 runs

Dasun Shanaka is the next name in the list with 140 runs at 15.55 average and 96.55 strike-rate in this fixture.

Kusal Mendis - 131 runs

Kusal Mendis has 131 runs at 18.71 average in this fixture with a strike-rate of 121.29 in this fixture.

Top wicket-takers in SL vs ENG T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Adil Rashid - 13 wickets

Adil Rashid is the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in SL vs ENG T20Is at 13 average and 14.3 strike-rate.

Sam Curran - 9 wickets

Sam Curran is next on the list in SL vs ENG T20Is with 9 wickets at an average of 12.44 and a strike-rate of 10.6.

Dushmantha Chameera - 7 wickets

Dushmantha Chameera finds himself third with 7 wickets at 21.28 average and 16.4 strike-rate in this fixture.

SL vs ENG key stats

Sri Lanka key records

• Sri Lanka have won only 1 of their last 5 T20Is.
• Sri Lanka have won only 1 of their last 5 T20Is at Pallekele.
• Wanindu Hasaranga is Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker from the current squad in T20Is at Pallekele - 10 wickets, 25.8 average and 19 SR.
• Matheesha Pathirana loves bowling at Pallekele in T20Is - 6 wickets, 12.66 average and 9.5 strike-rate.
• Dasun Shanaka has been the best T20 batter in Pallekele - 706 runs, 44.12 average and 174.96 strike-rate.
• Pathum Nissanka has been Sri Lanka's best T20I batter since 2025 - 660 runs, 33 average and 145.69 average.
• Dushmantha Chameera has been Sri Lanka's best bowler since 2025 in T20Is - 23 wickets, 19.04 average and 15.3 strike-rate.

England key records

• England has won 4 of their last five T20Is.
• England has won 11 out of 15 T20Is they have played against Sri Lanka till date.
• England has won 9 of their last 10 T20Is vs Sri Lanka.
• Phil Salt has been England's best batter since 2025 - 480 runs, 43.63 average and 170.21 strike-rate.
• Adil Rashid has been by far the best T20I bowler for England in the last twelve months - 22 wickets, 19.59 average and 13.9 strike-rate.
• England has been the best batting side inside the powerplay in T20Is since 2025 - 35.96 average and 175.09 strike-rate.
• Liam Dawson has taken a wicket every 9.6 balls against Sri Lanka in T20Is.

SL vs ENG key records which could be broken in 2nd T20I, 2026

• If Jos Buttler plays this game, he will become the most capped player for England in international cricket.
• Charith Asalanka is seven boundaries away to complete 100 T20I fours.
• Kusal Mendis needs five sixes to complete 100 T20I sixes.
• Harry Brook needs four sixes to complete 50 T20I sixes.
• Adil Rashid 2 wickets away from completing 150 T20I wickets.