SL vs ENG, 1st T20I Live streaming info: When, where to watch, Sri Lanka v England; match details, squads

England will look to ramp up its preparations for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as it faces Sri Lanka in the first of three T20Is — the last series before the showpiece event — in Pallekele on Friday.

The visiting side clinched the ODI series 2-1, and will hope for a similar outcome against the Lankans, who won the last T20 against England in Pallekele 14 years ago.

THE SQUADS

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Dhananjaya De Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

England: Harry Brook (C), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Luke Wood

SL vs ENG 1st T20I - Match Details

When and where will the first T20I between Sri Lanka and England be played?

The first T20I between Sri Lanka and England will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on January 30, 2026. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST.

How to watch the first T20I between Sri Lanka and England?

The first T20I between Sri Lanka and England will be televised live in India on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be available for live streaming on SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.

Published on Jan 30, 2026

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