Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details:  England and Sri Lanka begin a high-stakes three-match T20 International series this Friday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. You can find Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 just a week away, this series serves as the final dress rehearsal for both nations. England, led by Harry Brook, enter the format with momentum after securing a 2-1 ODI series victory earlier this week, while Sri Lanka aim to refine their combinations under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka. Commentary Panel Members Embrace Sri Lankan Culture By Donning Traditional Attire Ahead of SL vs ENG 1st ODI 2026.

SL vs ENG 1st T20I 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Details

Fans can follow the live action through several global broadcast partners. In the UK, TNT Sports holds the exclusive rights for the tour, with digital streaming available via the discovery+ app.

In India, the series is being broadcast on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on FanCode and SonyLIV. Local fans in Sri Lanka can watch the match on SLRC (Channel Eye), with streaming options via Dialog ViU.

Match Fact

Feature Details
Tournament England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026
Match Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20I
Date  30 January
Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Start Time 19:30 IST
TV Channel (India) Sony Sports Ten  1
Live Stream (India) Sony LIV, FanCode

The transition from the longer white-ball format in Colombo to the explosive T20Is in Kandy offers both camps a vital opportunity to acclimatise to subcontinental conditions. England National Cricket Team Face Strict Curfews for Upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and Sri Lanka Tour Following Disciplinary Review Post Ashes 2025-26.

For England, the series marks a crucial period for captain Harry Brook to solidify his leadership credentials following a challenging Ashes tour. The visitors’ squad features explosive hitters like Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, alongside the pace of Jofra Archer.

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have introduced tactical changes, with Dasun Shanaka returning to lead the T20 side. The hosts have also integrated veteran coach Vikram Rathour into their backroom staff to bolster a batting lineup that struggled for consistency during the preceding ODI leg.

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