England Players In ODIs (Source: AFP Photos)The three-match T20I series between England and Sri Lanka will get underway on Tuesday (September 15). Southampton’s The Rose Bowl will host the series opener, with the match scheduled to begin at 11 PM IST.Under Harry Brook, England thumped India in both white-ball series at home in July. They will look to carry on the momentum against a depleted Sri Lanka side, which lost to England Lions in both warm-up matches before this fixture.Let's take a look at England's confirmed playing XI, as ECB shared the update on social media on Monday.Openers: Jos Buttler & Aneurin DonaldOne of the most reliable white-ball batters around the world, Jos Buttler will continue to open for England, as well as take the big gloves behind the stumps. He seemed to be in excellent touch during India vs England T20Is, having made 175 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 182.29.With Phil Salt missing out on this England vs Sri Lanka T20Is due to a right quad injury, the ECB gave Aneurin Donald an opportunity to shine. This will be his first match for the country.Middle Order: Harry Brook, Jordan Cox & Tom BantonHarry Brook, as usual, will bat at No. 3. He struck at 214.02 during the five-match T20I series between India and England, that too while making 229 runs while losing his wicket only twice. Unsurprisingly, he will be the one to watch out for in ENG vs SL 1st T20I.Also Read: Sri Lanka Captain Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs England; Replacement PickedTom Banton will keep his place in India’s middle order, while Jordan Cox will replace Jacob Bethell, who is still recovering from a knee injury, although the surgery was successful.All-Rounders: Will Jacks, Liam Dawson & Jamie OvertonWill Jacks had the best economy rate during IND vs ENG T20Is, giving on 7.80 runs per over after bowling 15 overs and taking three wickets. Even though batting has been his primary strength, his contributions with the ball made him an automatic choice in the English set-up. Liam Dawson had an impressive economy rate against India, conceding only 8.38 runs an over. He can be a handy batting option as well if required, and thus gives his side the much-needed balance in the playing XI.As Sam Curran was ruled out of the rest of the English summer with a groin injury, England recalled Jamie Overton to fill the void. Overton showed so much promise during IPL 2026 for CSK, making him a like-for-like replacement for Curran in England's playing XI.Bowlers: Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid & Josh TongueJofra Archer was the joint-highest wicket-taker during IND vs ENG T20Is, along with Josh Tongue and Curran. While Archer has been rested, England gave Sonny Baker a chance to perform.Adil Rashid will keep his place as solitary designated spinner, as he played in all five T20Is against India.England’s Playing XI Vs Sri Lanka For 1st T20IJos Buttler (WK), Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid, Josh TongueAlso Read: English Cricketers Who Have Been Caught Breaking Laws In The Last 10 Years
