The England vs Sri Lanka T20I rivalry has produced some fascinating contests since their first meeting in 2006. While England’s aggressive batting approach often clashes with Sri Lanka’s spin-heavy strategy, matches between these sides have frequently gone down to the wire. This comprehensive 2000-word analysis examines their last 10 T20 encounters, providing detailed scorecards, key statistics, and match highlights.
Head-to-Head Overview (Last 10 T20Is)
| Statistic | England | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 6 | 4 |
| Highest Total | 187/8 | 189/4 |
| Lowest Total | 80 | 91 |
| Most Runs | Jos Buttler (187) | Kusal Mendis (156) |
| Most Wickets | Adil Rashid (9) | Wanindu Hasaranga (11) |
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Match 1: ICC T20 World Cup 2014
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2014 |
| Venue | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong |
| Date | March 27, 2014 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| England | 189/4 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 190/4 (19.2 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Mahela Jayawardene (89 off 51) |
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Match 2: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | October 27, 2018 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| England | 187/8 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 157/10 (20 overs) |
| Result | England won by 30 runs |
| Player of Match | Eoin Morgan (57 off 35) |
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Match 3: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | October 30, 2018 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| England | 182/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 183/5 (19 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Kusal Mendis (56 off 33) |
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Match 4: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | November 3, 2018 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| England | 155/10 (19.5 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 99/10 (19.2 overs) |
| Result | England won by 56 runs |
| Player of Match | Ben Stokes (3/12 & 27 runs) |
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Match 5: ICC T20 World Cup 2021
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2021 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Date | November 1, 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Sri Lanka | 142/10 (20 overs) |
| England | 143/5 (17.1 overs) |
| Result | England won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Jos Buttler (101* off 67) |
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Match 6: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2022
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2022 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | October 1, 2022 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| Sri Lanka | 183/5 (20 overs) |
| England | 187/5 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | England won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Alex Hales (59 off 30) |
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Match 7: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2022
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2022 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | October 3, 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Sri Lanka | 91/10 (18.5 overs) |
| England | 95/3 (15.4 overs) |
| Result | England won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Mark Wood (3/26) |
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Match 8: ICC T20 World Cup 2022
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Date | November 5, 2022 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| Sri Lanka | 141/8 (20 overs) |
| England | 144/6 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | England won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Ben Stokes (42* off 36) |
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Match 9: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2024
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 |
| Venue | Galle International Stadium |
| Date | March 26, 2024 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Sri Lanka | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| England | 179/4 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | England won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Phil Salt (62 off 38) |
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Match 10: England Tour of Sri Lanka 2024
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | March 28, 2024 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| England | 162/10 (19.4 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 166/5 (18.5 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Charith Asalanka (50* off 34) |
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