Sri Lanka vs England Result – 2nd T20I

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2nd T20I • England tour of Sri Lanka

SL

189/5 (20)

ENG

173/4 (16.4)

England won by 6 wickets (DLS Method)

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16.4

6

Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, Six

16.3

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Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, no run

16.2

2

Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, 2 runs

16.1

0

Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, no run

End of over 16 (8 runs)

Sam Curran 12 (10)

Tom Banton 54 (33)

ENG 165/4

Matheesha Pathirana 4-2-47-0

15.6

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Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.5

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Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 1 run

15.4

2

Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 2 runs

15.4

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Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 1 wide

15.3

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Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.2

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Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 1 run

15.1

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Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Tom Banton 50 (30)

Sam Curran 9 (7)

ENG 157/4

Dasun Shanaka 3-1-24-0

14.6

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Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, no run

14.5

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Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, Four

14.4

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Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran, 1 run

14.3

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Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran, no run

14.2

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Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran, 2 runs

14.1

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Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, 1 run

End of over 14 (17 runs)

Tom Banton 45 (27)

Sam Curran 6 (4)

ENG 149/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-44-0

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 run

13.6

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 wide

13.5

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four

13.5

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 wide

13.4

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran, 1 run

13.3

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran, Four

13.2

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 run

13.1

4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and England met in 2nd T20I of England tour of Sri Lanka, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.4: Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, Six | 14.5: Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, Four | 13.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by 6 wickets (DLS Method)), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

16.4: Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, Six
14.5: Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, Four
13.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four
13.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran, Four
13.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 6 wickets (DLS Method). Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.4: Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

16.4 6 Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, Six

16.3 0 Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, no run

16.2 2 Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, 2 runs

16.1 0 Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran, no run

End of over 16 (8 runs)

Sam Curran 12 (10)

Tom Banton 54 (33)

ENG 165/4

Matheesha Pathirana 4-2-47-0

15.6 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.5 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 1 run

15.4 2 Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 2 runs

15.4 Wd Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 1 wide

15.3 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.2 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton, 1 run

15.1 1 Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Tom Banton 50 (30)

Sam Curran 9 (7)

ENG 157/4

Dasun Shanaka 3-1-24-0

14.6 0 Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, no run

14.5 4 Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, Four

14.4 1 Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran, 1 run

14.3 0 Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran, no run

14.2 2 Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran, 2 runs

14.1 1 Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, 1 run

End of over 14 (17 runs)

Tom Banton 45 (27)

Sam Curran 6 (4)

ENG 149/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-44-0

13.6 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 run

13.6 Wd Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 wide

13.5 4 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four

13.5 Wd Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 wide

13.4 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran, 1 run

13.3 4 Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran, Four

13.2 1 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, 1 run

13.1 4 Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20I match?
England won by 6 wickets (DLS Method).

What is the Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20I?
Sri Lanka vs England is the 2nd T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Sri Lanka vs England live score?
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