England faces Sri Lanka in first T20 at Utilita Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
England and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the first T20I at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton on September 15. England enters the match fresh off a 3-0 Test series win against Pakistan and a previous 4-0 victory over India. Sri Lanka has struggled, losing both warm-up matches against an England Lions side. Aneurin Donald will make his debut for England, stepping in for the injured Phil Salt. Conditions at the venue favor batsmen, with recent matches showcasing high-scoring potential.
- •England's lineup includes Aneurin Donald and Jos Buttler.
- •Sri Lanka has lost 10 of 15 T20Is this year.
- •Pitch at Utilita Bowl favors batting, averaging 169 runs in first innings.
- •Jofra Archer is rested after three Tests.
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