In England’s cricket calendar, a white-ball tour to Sri Lanka is set to begin in the early phase of 2026, just before the 2026 T20 World Cup. The men’s team will fly to Sri Lanka as the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially confirmed the schedule, packed with three T20Is and three ODIs.
England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Details
The tour will commence with ODIs as the first clash will take place on January 22, 2026, followed by two more 50-over format matches. Meanwhile, the first T20I will take place on January 30, with the last clash scheduled for February 3.
ODIs: Jan 22, Jan 24, Jan 27
T20Is: Jan 30, Feb 1, Feb 3
The details about the match venues will be disclosed soon.
Preparation for T20 World Cup 2026 Begins
The England tour of Sri Lanka, 2026, is being seen as a stage for preparation, as England will get the opportunity to warm up. The T20 World Cup 2026 is around the horizon, and Sri Lanka is one of the hosts besides India. Meanwhile, the Asia Cup 2025 in T20 format is the next assignment for Sri Lanka, which won the title last in the World T20 2013. Whereas, England lifted the trophy last in 2022 after 2010, while they couldn’t beat India in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
