England will face Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on September 17. Having already taken a 1-0 lead in the series with a 119-run victory in the first T20 match, England will aim to seal the series with a win here; meanwhile, the Sri Lankan team will take the field looking to win the game and level the series at 1-1.
In the first T20 match, England batted first and scored 254 runs in 20 overs. England captain Harry Brook played a magnificent innings of 114 runs off 49 balls, hitting 10 fours and several sixes. Chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team was bowled out for 135 runs in 19 overs, losing the match by 119 runs.
Also Read: England Beat Sri Lanka by 119 Runs in 1st T20I at Southampton
ENG vs SL Match Details – 2nd T20I
- Match: England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
- Date: 17 September 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
ENG vs SL Pitch Report -Sophia Gardens
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is a big ground, and this has always created challenges for batters who have to avoid playing the ball in the air. There is assistance for fast bowlers on this surface early in the game.
ENG vs SL Weather Report – Cardiff
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ENG vs SL Recent Form
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ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Test Record (Last 10 matches)
ENG vs SL Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd T20I
Scenario 1 – If SL bats first
- Powerplay Score: 40–45 runs
- First Innings Total: 145–160 runs expected
- Result Prediction: England win
Scenario 2 – If ENG bats first
- Powerplay Score: 45–55 runs
- First Innings Total: 175–190 runs expected
- Result Prediction: England win
ENG vs SL: Key Battles
- Aneurin Donald vs Eshan Malinga
- Kamil Mishara vs Sonny Baker
- Harry Brook vs Wanindu Hasaranga
ENG vs SL: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 40%
- Batting second: 60%
ENG vs SL Probable Playing XI
England (ENG)
Aneurin Donald, Jos Buttler (WK), Jordan Cox, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker.
Sri Lanka (SL)
Kamil Mishara (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madhushanka, Eshan Malinga
Who Will Win ENG vs SL Today? – 2nd T20I
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this 2nd T20I. Jos Buttler, Sonny Baker and Harry Brook are expected to be the key performers.