Archive · 2 Feb 2026
England Opts to Field in 2nd T20I
Sri Lanka and England are playing the second game of their three-match T20 series.
England won the first game and chose to field first in this match.
The captains are Dasun Shanaka for Sri Lanka and Harry Brook for England.
The match is happening in Pallekele on February 1, 2026.
England wants to win the series early, while Sri Lanka wants to level the series.
The teams have some strong players like Sam Curran and Adil Rashid from England, and Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka.
The toss happened, and England decided to field first.
England won the toss and chose to field first in the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka.
The match is taking place at Pallekele on February 1, 2026.
England aims to win the series early, while Sri Lanka seeks to level the series.
Dasun Shanaka is the captain of Sri Lanka, and Harry Brook is the captain of England.
The playing XIs for both teams have been announced with notable players from both sides.
- Who
- Sri Lanka vs England
- What
- 2nd T20I match of a 3-match series
- When
- February 1, 2026
- Where
- Pallekele, Sri Lanka
- Why
- England aims to win the series early, Sri Lanka seeks to level the series
- Teams
- Sri Lanka vs England
- Series
- 3-match T20I series
- Match Status
- 2nd T20I
- Toss Result
- England won the toss and chose to field
- Match Date
- February 1, 2026
- Match Venue
- Pallekele
- Sri Lanka Captain
- Dasun Shanaka
- England Captain
- Harry Brook
Sources
Sri Lanka vs England Live Score 2nd T20I: ENG Aim To Complete Series Win Early
SL vs ENG 2nd T20I LIVE Score: England win toss and opt to bowl
Sri Lanka Vs England LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Follow Latest Updates, Scorecard & Commentary
Harry Brook, Tom Banton Star As England Clinch T20 Series Win Over Sri Lanka
