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Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today's match between SL vs ENG?

Sri Lanka (SL) take on England (ENG) in the third T20I at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Tuesday, February 3. Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will look to avoid a whitewash, which could shatter their morale heading into the T20 World Cup.

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Kamindu IN, Dhananjaya OUT as Sri Lanka announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Sri Lanka have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Dasun Shanaka set to lead the co-host nation alongside India. The announcement has sparked discussion, particularly around changes in the middle order, as Kamindu Mendis earns a recall while Dhananjaya de Silva has been left out of the final selection.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 2

Sri Lanka Drop Test Captain Dhananjaya De Silva From T20 World Cup Squad

Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.

Cricket News / CricTracker / February 1

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka confirm final squad, Kamindu Mendis replaces Dhananjaya de Silva

Sri Lanka on Sunday, February 1, formally announced their final squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is all set to get underway on February 7.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 31

Sam Curran Claims Hat-Trick In SL vs ENG 2026 1st T20I

England and Rajasthan Royals pacer Sam Curran became only the second English bowler to register a T20I hat-trick, achieving the feat in the opening match of the series against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium on Friday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 30

Sri Lanka vs England Who Won the Toss Today? – 1st T20I Toss Update

England captain Harry Brook has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series opener against Sri Lanka on January 30. “Looks like a good wicket, so hopefully we can bowl well and chase a score down,” Harry Brook said.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 28

SL vs ENG 2026: Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad for T20I series as final T20 World Cup prep

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against England, set to begin on January 30 at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 12

Sri Lanka break 14-Year winless run against Pakistan

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka ended a 14-year drought by beating Pakistan in a Twenty20 game at home to draw their three-match series 1-1. The hosts won the third T20 by 14 runs on Sunday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 7

Who Won the Toss Today in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20I – Pitch & Team Analysis

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series. Pakistan are playing a two-wrist spinner combo alongside Abrar.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 6

Dasun Shanaka To Leak Sri Lanka Squad For Pakistan T20Is

Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, a key part of their preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which kicks off on February 7.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 19

Sri Lanka announce 25 member preliminary squad for T20 World Cup, Shanaka replaces Asalanka as captain

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, while also making a major leadership change.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 15

ILT20 2025-26, Match 15 Review: Desert Vipers secure playoffs qualification post five-wicket win over Dubai Capitals

The Desert Vipers booked their place in the ILT20 Season 4 playoffs with a five-wicket win over the Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 6

ILT20: Match 7, DCP vs ADKR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between DCP vs ADKR?

Dubai Capitals (DCP) are set to face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in match No. 7 of the ongoing International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26. This match is set to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, December 7.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 27

ILT20 2025-26: Dasun Shanaka named captain of Dubai Capitals

Defending champions Dubai Capitals have appointed Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as captain for Season 4 of the International League T20, with the franchise backing his international leadership credentials.

Cricket News / Crictoday / September 27

Why Dasun Shanaka was declared not out despite being run out by India wicket-keeper Sanju Samson in Super Over

The last Super 4 match in the Asia Cup 2025 was an action-packed thriller as it went to the Super Over at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue won the contest and remained unbeaten before the final against Pakistan on September 28.

Cricket News / Cricfit / September 27

Ex-Wicketkeeper Blasts Controversial DRS Call In India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Clash

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has called on the ICC to address rule loopholes to prevent embarrassing incidents like the DRS confusion during the Super Over between India and Sri Lanka on Friday, September 26.

Cricket News / Cricfit / September 27

- Arshdeep Singh Seals Thrilling Win For India With Heroic Super Over vs Sri Lanka

Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh left Sri Lanka reeling with a sensational Super Over performance in their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash on Friday, September 26.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / September 26

Sri Lanka vs India: When Cricket Rules Create More Drama Than a Soap Opera

Sometimes cricket throws you curveballs that make you question everything you thought you knew about the sport. The recent Asia Cup clash between India and Sri Lanka delivered exactly that kind of moment—one that had fans scratching their heads and probably reaching for their rule books (if they had any lying around).

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 26

Explainer: Why was Dasun Shanaka not run out during Super Over in India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup tie?

The final stages of the Asia Cup 2025 fixture between India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26, witnessed some pandemonium as Dasun Shanaka escaped a run out under unique circumstances.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / September 23

Saif, Hridoy fifties help Bangladesh eke out nervy win over Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka’s all round exploits (37-ball 64* & 2-21) were to no avail as Towhid Hridoy and Saif Hassan’s well-composed half-centuries ensured a four-wicket win for Bangladesh to kickstart their Super 4s campaign of Asia Cup 2025 on a cheerful note in Dubai.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / September 20

Asia Cup: Shanaka's Attacking 64* Helps Sri Lanka Post 168/7 In Super 4s Opener Vs Bangladesh

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: A brilliant counter-attacking half-century by Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka recover from a precarious position to reach a challenging 168/7 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in the opening match of the Super 4 stage of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.