SL vs ENG Live Score, 1st T20I: Toss delayed due to rain; real-time updates, streaming info
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the first T20I between Sri Lanka and England, being held at Pallekele International Cricke Stadium on January 30.
PREVIEW
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 their last T20I against England in Pallekele 14 years ago.
LIVE STREAMING/TELECAST INFO
The first T20I between Sri Lanka and England will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network from 7 PM IST. The match will also be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.
THE SQUADS
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), 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.
Published on Jan 30, 2026
