ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 42nd, Super 8, Player Stats, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices – T20 World Cup 2026
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match Match 42, Super 8, Preview: The action in the Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has begun, and now, there will be several do-or-die matches. The team that can handle the pressure well will get over this hurdle. Only two teams from both Super 8 groups will make it through to the semis. Match no. 42 will be an encounter between England and Sri Lanka.
This contest will begin at 3 PM IST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Just three weeks back, England were in Sri Lanka for ODI and T20I series. They won the T20I series 3-0 and will be confident of doing it again in this important game. But England have had a little rusty performance in the group round.
It is because their key players, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Jofra Archer, have not delivered up to their potentials. Hence, England will hope that these three players can come into form in the business end. England will be slightly more favorites to win this game, as Sri Lanka slipped through in the previous match against Zimbabwe.
The form of Nissanka and Mendis is top-notch for them, but they need contributions from their bowlers. The injuries to Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana have hurt their bowling combination, and they had to use spinners in the death overs against Zimbabwe, which didn’t pay. So, they need better bowling plans, because England will come hard at them.
ENG vs SL Match Match 42, Super 8 Details, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction 2026: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your dream11 team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on Dream11, take a look at our Dream11 Grand League Team below to finalize your Dream11 team. You can compare your team and players here and try to pick the best possible players, considering the pitch, weather, form, match ups and other scenarios.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Small League Team
Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices – Small League
Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis
Jos Buttler
Kamindu Mendis
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices – Grand League
Sam Curran
Kusal Mendis
Phil Salt
Jacob Bethel
Rotate the above-given players in different Dream11 teams to make the best dream11 team for today’s match. Making different teams increases your chances of a high Dream11 score. Construct your Dream11 team by applying your insights from the article.
ENG vs SL Top Players
Top Batters
Player
Team
Role
Runs
Matches
Pathum Nissanka
SL
BAT
199
4
Kusal Mendis
SL
WK
182
4
Jacob Bethell
ENG
ALL
143
4
Top Bowlers
Player
Team
Role
Wickets
Matches
Jamie Overton
ENG
ALL
6
4
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
BOWL
6
4
Sam Curran
ENG
ALL
6
4
ENG vs SL Match Match 42, Super 8 ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Where to Watch
Where to Watch
Live Telecast
Star Sports Network
Live Stream
Jio Hotstar App
ENG vs SL: Pallekele International Stadium Pitch & Weather Report
🌟 Factor
🏏 Details
🌡️ Temperature
21-23°C Clear
🌧️ Weather Forecast
85-95% Humidity with 50% chances of rain
🏟️ Pitch Behavior
Balanced
⚡ Best Suited To
Batters
1️⃣ Avg 1st Innings Score
160-170
England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record
Total
17
Won by England
13
Won by Sri Lanka
04
No Result
00
Tied
00
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Probable 11
England
Sri Lanka
Philip Salt
Pathum Nissanka
Jos Buttler (wk)
Kusal Perera
Jacob Bethell
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Tom Banton
Pavan Rathnayake
Harry Brook (c)
Kamindu Mendis
Sam Curran
Dasun Shanaka (c)
Will Jacks
Dunith Wellalage
Jamie Overton
Dushan Hemantha
Liam Dawson
Maheesh Theekshana
Jofra Archer
Dilshan Madushanka
Adil Rashid
Pramod Madushan
England vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
England
Sri Lanka
No Injury Update
No Injury Update
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