England hosts Sri Lanka for first T20I in Southampton
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
England and Sri Lanka are set to compete in the first T20 International from Southampton, beginning at 6.30pm BST. The match marks the start of a series of six whiteball games over the next two weeks. Player dynamics are highlighted with the anticipated performance of Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum together again. The match is being closely followed as it continues in progress.
- •Match starts at 6.30pm BST in Southampton.
- •First of six whiteball matches between England and Sri Lanka.
- •Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum are expected to take key roles.
- •Match status remains ongoing as updates continue to be provided.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Hasaranga hits back for Sri Lanka against England in second T20
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Brilliant Brook hits unbeaten 114 as England post 254-4
- 4:43 PMThe Guardian Sport — England v Sri Lanka: first T20 cricket international updates – live
"Over-by-over match updates, play from 6.30pm BST Pietersen’s return is pure content | And mail James You thought the International cricketing summer was over eh? Not a chance. Fling off that chunky fisherman knitted pullover, step away from the soup pan and cease and desist spinning the Nick Drake vinyl. Autumn isn’t quite upon us yet. Hello and welcome the first T20I between England and Sri Lanka from Southampton. Six whiteball matches inside the next two weeks means Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum can resume their whiteball bromance. There is even a third bro invited into the mix for the next year, just to keep things spicy, doubt you’ll have heard of him though… Continue reading...
"Harry Brook and Jos Buttler went berserk in a T20 at Southampton for the second time this summer as England smoked 254-4 against Sri Lanka during a 119-run victory in the series opener - their first game since Kevin Pietersen's appointment as white-ball mentor.
"Latest score from the first T20 international between England and Sri Lanka at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:24 PMHasaranga hits back for Sri Lanka against England in second T20
Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as England face Sri Lanka in the second T20 in Cardiff.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:12 PMBrilliant Brook hits unbeaten 114 as England post 254-4
Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as England face Sri Lanka in the first T20 in Southampton.
- The Guardian SportSep 15, 2026, 4:43 PMEngland v Sri Lanka: first T20 cricket international updates – live
Over-by-over match updates, play from 6.30pm BST Pietersen’s return is pure content | And mail James You thought the International cricketing summer was over eh? Not a chance. Fling off that chunky fisherman knitted pullover, step away from the soup pan and cease and desist spinning the Nick Drake vinyl. Autumn isn’t quite upon us yet. Hello and welcome the first T20I between England and Sri Lanka from Southampton. Six whiteball matches inside the next two weeks means Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum can resume their whiteball bromance. There is even a third bro invited into the mix for the next year, just to keep things spicy, doubt you’ll have heard of him though… Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Scorecard: England vs Sri Lanka, first T20, Southampton
Latest score from the first T20 international between England and Sri Lanka at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket.
- Sky Sports—Brook, Buttler go berserk again as England thrash Sri Lanka in first T20
Harry Brook and Jos Buttler went berserk in a T20 at Southampton for the second time this summer as England smoked 254-4 against Sri Lanka during a 119-run victory in the series opener - their first game since Kevin Pietersen's appointment as white-ball mentor.
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