England and Sri Lanka will begin their three-match T20I series on 15 September 2026, and both teams will look to begin the white-ball game on a winning note. The first T20I will be played at Rose Bowl, Southampton, also known as the Ageas Bowl.
The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM IST for Indian viewers. In the UK, the game will start at 6:30 PM local time.
The three-match T20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series, so the England-Sri Lanka tour will be part of the teams’ preparations for upcoming international assignments.
When Is England vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I?
The ENG vs SL 1st T20I will be played on:
- Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton, England
- Time in India: 11:00 PM IST
- UK start time: 6:30 PM BST
The second T20I will be played in Cardiff on September 17, and the third match is on September 19 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Where to watch England vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the England vs Sri Lanka T20I series live on the Sony Sports Network. The series can also be viewed on Sony LIV online in India.
Online streaming: Fans can stream the match on the Sony LIV app and website.
Where to watch in the UK?
TV subscribers in the UK can watch the series live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+. Sky Go is also available for those subscribers and NOW offers access to the series on streaming through membership.
England vs Sri Lanka T20I series schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | India Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | September 15 | Southampton | 11:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | September 17 | Cardiff | 11:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | September 19 | Manchester | 3:30 PM |
The series will then move into the ODI leg, with the first ODI on September 22 at Riverside Ground.
England vs Sri Lanka: Team News.
Sri Lanka will be led by Kusal Mendis, with Charith Asalanka as his deputy. The Sri Lankan squad also includes Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana.
Meanwhile, England will be without some well-established white-ball players due to injuries, such as Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran, creating opportunities for players who want to make an impact in the T20I setup.
Both sides have much talent for limited overs, and so the first match will be a fascinating one. England will try and make the most of home conditions while Sri Lanka will be looking to start the tour well.
For Indian viewers, the key information is simple: ENG vs SL 1st T20I begins at 11 PM IST on September 15, with live coverage on Sony Sports Network and streaming available on Sony LIV.
