Match Info
| Match | SL vs ENG, 1st T20I, England tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Match Type | t20i |
| Series | England tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Date & Time | 30, Jan 2026, 05:30 PM GST |
| Toss | England elected to bowl |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Umpires | Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), Ravindra Kottahachchi (Sri Lanka), Nimali Perera (Sri Lanka, TV) |
| Referee | Narayanan Kutty (India) |
Weather and Pitch Conditions
| Weather Condition | scattered clouds |
| Weather Report | Clouds |
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |
