England vs Sri Lanka Weather Report: After the first Super Eight contest of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday ended in a no result in Colombo, a threat looms large on the upcoming England vs Sri Lanka match too, as both teams will meet at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Sunday. Notably, Kandy will be hosting a Sri Lanka vs England T20I game for the fourth time in three weeks.
Notably, the hosts Sri Lanka were no match to England as the Harry Brook-led side completed a 3-0 whitewash in the three-match series. Rain has been a recurring factor in the island nation so far in the tournament, and Kandy has experienced significant rainfall in recent days. Five days prior, Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka was the first game that got cancelled here due to incessant rain.
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Pallekele Weather Report:
As per the AccuWeather website, chances of thunderstorms are high as they could play spoilsport in Sri Lanka. There could be the presence of dark clouds throughout the afternoon.
Rain is anticipated to occur, particularly during the early portion of the match, with the likelihood of rainfall reaching its highest point around 3 pm. Despite this being the supposed dry season in the island country, Sri Lanka has experienced significant rainfall over the past week.
ENG vs SL T20 World Cup match squads
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w), Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Dushmantha Chameera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara
England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed