England vs Sri Lanka Super 8s, T20 World Cup 2026 Live streaming: When, where and how to watch ENG vs SL live on TV and online

Pallekele, Sunday, 22 February – A duel of wits between two spin-heavy outfits will headline the Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup 2026 when England confront Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The afternoon fixture, scheduled for a 3:00 PM IST start (toss at 2:30 PM IST), carries added weight for both sides after contrasting group-stage campaigns.

England, two-time champions of the competition, arrived in Sri Lanka buoyed by a 3-0 T20I sweep of the hosts earlier this month, yet have spluttered through the opening round, edging past associate opponents before falling to the West Indies. A return to Pallekele—where they dominated Sri Lanka so recently—offers a timely chance to relocate their rhythm.

Sri Lanka, conversely, surged into the Super Eights with wins over Ireland and Oman and a statement eight-wicket chase against Australia, only to stumble against Zimbabwe in their final group outing. Home advantage and a fresh slate in the next phase could prove pivotal for Dasun Shanaka’s squad.

Weather, however, threatens to play spoilsport. Forecasts point to light-to-heavy rain spells and a 20 per cent chance of thunderstorms, raising the prospect of interruptions on match day.

The Pallekele surface traditionally begins batsman-friendly, offering true bounce and pace before slowing and bringing spinners to the fore. The venue record of 263 for 3, posted by Australia against Sri Lanka in 2016, underlines the early scoring potential.

Star Sports Network will carry the live television broadcast across India, while the Jio Hotstar app and website will provide streaming access. Real-time updates will also be available on TimesofIndia.com.

England squad: Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.

Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Dushan Hemantha, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage.