Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips, and Who will win today’s T20 Match?

Sri Lanka (SL) will face England (ENG) in the crucial 2nd T20I of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 2nd, 2026. Interestingly, this match will be played at the same venue where England claimed victory in the opening game through the DLS method. With the series currently at 1-0 in England’s favor, both teams will be eager to secure a win tomorrow. For Sri Lanka, it’s a must-win situation to level the series and keep their hopes alive, while England will be looking to seal the series with another strong performance. Let’s Break down with expert analysis, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and our SL vs ENG 2nd T20 Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?

Team Performance

Sri Lanka: Team Preview & Performance

Sri Lanka lost their opening match in the series by DLS method, victory went to England. In the start they lost the toss and followed by batting first. The batters didn’t play well and managed to score 133/10 in 16.2 overs. After opening batters went early, Kusal Mendis contributed the highest run of 37 runs and in the end Shanaka and Hasaranga supported some quick runs and the team gave a chase of 134 runs.

Meanwhile in the bowling, Eshan Malinga took two crucial top batters, supporting Shanaka and Pathirana who managed to take one wicket each and it was not enough. Till the 15th over they grabbed four wickets, England scored 125 runs and rain affected the play. England was near to chase and they declared them winners. The Lankans should come stronger with both bat and bowl in this second T20 match. This win can help them to stay alive in the series.

England: Team Preview & Performance

England are leading the series with 1-0. The opener Philip Salt was fabulous with scoring 46 runs in just 35 balls. In the bowling, Sam Curran’s bowling spell was fantastic. In the spinning, Adil Rashid was superb by taking three wickets each and restricted them to an easy chase. Then rain delayed and England won by 11 runs in DLS method and Adil Rashid was awarded player of the match.

SL vs ENG – Probable Playing XI (2nd T20 Match 2026)

Sri Lanka Probable XI:

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

England Probable XI:

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Pitch Condition and Toss Factor:

The pitch at Pallekele should play similar to the first match – good for batting early on with nice bounce, looking at the first match spinner have palyed major role as the game progresses. The dew as well as rain possibilities will be a big factor again with the 7 PM start, so the team winning the toss will likely bowl first. Chasing should be easier because the wet ball makes it tough for bowlers in the second innings. A score around 165-170 is decent here, but anything close to 180 could be a winning total.

SL vs ENG Today’s Match Weather Condition:

• Temperature: 19.5 °C
• Humidity:  98%
• Rain: 90% Rain of chance
• Wind direction: From the East
• Wind speed: 6.5KPH

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Today match Prediction: Looking at the pitch and dew factor, Team chasing are favourites to win today’s SL vs ENG 2nd T20 Match 2026.

T20 Betting Tips for SL vs ENG 2nd T20 Match 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: SL to win the toss and elect to Bat first.
• Top Batter Performance: Kusal Perera
• Top Bowler Performance: Adil Rashid
• Today’s T20 betting tips: Team chasing are safe bet to play today’s SL vs ENG 2nd T20 match 2026.