England Vs Sri Lanka Head To Head Records. Source- AFP
On Tuesday, September 15, England will kick off the multi-format series against Sri Lanka, with the first T20I at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
Notably, the Lankan lions are in the United Kingdom for a T20I series for the first time in five years. The last time the Islanders were in England, the visitors were whitewashed.
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Ahead of the big three-match series, Sri Lanka played two T20s against the England Lions, who steamrolled them in both the matches.
Although the visitors failed in both matches, all-rounder Tharindu Ratnayake played two remarkable cameos down the order. That said, they will need to cover miles to stand a chance against England, who dismantled Shreyas Iyer’s India in July.
The home team, led by Harry Brook, is coming off a three-match Test series victory over Pakistan. Despite the momentum, the Three Lions will quickly need to adapt to the shortest format and get match-ready in the white-ball series.
In this article, we will look at the head-to-head records between England and Sri Lanka ahead of the first T20I at the Rose Bowl, Southampton.
ENG vs SL Head To Head Records
Criterion
In T20Is
In ODIs
In Tests
Matches
18
82
39
England Won
14
40
19
Sri Lanka Won
4
38
9
Tied/ Draw
0
1
0/ 11
No Result
0
3
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England Vs Sri Lanka Highest Team Total In T20Is
England hold the record for the highest team total in ENG vs SL T20I clashes. Notably, they amassed a total of 190/4 in the group fixture of the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chattogram, which Sri Lanka went on to win.
ENG vs SL Lowest Team Total In T20Is
Sri Lanka, unfortunately, have notched up the lowest team total in England vs Sri Lanka T20Is. They registered it during their last tour of England in 2021 at Southampton, the same venue for the upcoming fixture, when they were bowled out for 91 runs in just 18.5 overs.
England Vs Sri Lanka Highest Individual Score In T20Is
English opener Alex Hales holds the highest individual score in England vs Sri Lanka T20Is: 116 not out off 64 balls in the 2014 T20 World Cup clash in Chattogram.
ENG vs SL Best Bowling Figures In T20Is
Dushmantha Chameera, who will be the leader of the pact in ENG vs SL 2026, has the best bowling figures in England vs Sri Lanka in T20Is. He picked up a 5/24 at Pallekele earlier this year, but in a losing cause.
Most Runs In England Vs Sri Lanka In T20Is
Jos Buttler has scored the most runs in England vs Sri Lanka T20Is. The former English skipper has amassed 473 runs in 13 outings.
Most Wickets In ENG Vs SL In T20Is
Chris Jordan has bagged the most wickets in ENG Vs SL T20Is. Notably, the fast bowler has bagged 17 wickets in nine innings at an economy rate of 7.05.
Top Run Scorer Of The Last ENG Vs SL Match
The previous encounter between the two nations was the Super 8 tie of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which England won handsomely. Opening the innings, Phil Salt gave his team a fiery start, scoring 62 off 40 balls and becoming the top run-scorer in the last ENG vs SL match.
Top Wicket Taker Of The Last ENG Vs SL Match
Will Jacks and Dunith Wellalage bagged three wickets apiece in the last England vs Sri Lanka match, making them the top wicket takers of that T20I.
England Vs Sri Lanka Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Team
Form
England
W, W, W, W, L
Afghanistan
L, W, L, L, L
Conclusion
England have been miles ahead of Sri Lanka in the shortest format, leading the head-to-head record 14-4. Moreover, the last time the Lankans beat the Three Lions in a T20I was 12 years ago.
England Vs Sri Lanka Head To Head Records. Source- AFP
