England will embark on a multi-discipline cricket tour of Sri Lanka in 2026, featuring a compelling Test series, a full slate of One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and a tense T20I showdown. The England squad will seek historic wins on Sri Lankan soil while Sri Lanka will aim to defend home turf in a challenging series. Matches will be hosted in iconic venues such as Galle, Colombo, and Kandy, offering the international cricket community an exciting blend of ancient heritage and modern sporting spectacle. Fans can anticipate thrilling wickets, record-pushing run chases, and razor-sharp bowling battles that will keep England v Sri Lanka 2026 on the radar of cricket lovers worldwide.
| Team | Team | Venue/Status | Date (GMT) |
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England | Sri Lanka
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R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Sri Lanka won by 19 runs |
22 Jan 2026 9:00:00 AM |
England | Sri Lanka
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R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo England won by 5 wkts |
24 Jan 2026 9:00:00 AM |
England | Sri Lanka
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R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo England won by 53 runs |
27 Jan 2026 9:00:00 AM |
England | Sri Lanka
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele England won by 11 runs (DLS method) - 17 overs game due to rain |
30 Jan 2026 1:30:00 PM |
England | Sri Lanka
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele England won by 6 wkts (DLS method) - 2nd innings reduced to 17 overs due to rain, target 168 |
01 Feb 2026 1:30:00 PM |
England | Sri Lanka
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele England won by 12 runs |
03 Feb 2026 1:30:00 PM |