The T20 rivalry between England and Sri Lanka has produced some thrilling encounters over the years. While England has generally dominated with their aggressive batting approach, Sri Lanka has occasionally sprung surprises with their spin-heavy attack. This comprehensive analysis covers the last 10 T20 matches between these two teams, featuring detailed scorecards, key statistics, and standout performances.
Match Scorecards (Last 10 T20Is)
1. Match Details (Most Recent – 2023 T20 Series)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series (England 2023) |
| Venue | The Oval, London |
| Date | September 1, 2023 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| Sri Lanka | 141/5 (20 overs) |
| England | 142/4 (17.1 overs) |
| Result | England won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Chris Woakes (2/24 & 12* off 6) |
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2. Match Details (2023 T20 Series)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series (England 2023) |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Date | August 31, 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| England | 180/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/10 (18.1 overs) |
| Result | England won by 43 runs |
| Player of Match | Jonny Bairstow (73 off 53) |
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3. Match Details (2021 T20 World Cup)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 World Cup 2021 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Date | November 1, 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| England | 163/4 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/10 (19 overs) |
| Result | England won by 26 runs |
| Player of Match | Jos Buttler (101* off 67) |
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4. Match Details (2021 T20 Series)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series (England 2021) |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Date | June 24, 2021 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| Sri Lanka | 111/7 (20 overs) |
| England | 108/5 (16.1 overs) |
| Result | No result (Rain) |
| Player of Match | N/A |
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5. Match Details (2021 T20 Series)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series (England 2021) |
| Venue | The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
| Date | June 23, 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| England | 180/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 91/10 (18.5 overs) |
| Result | England won by 89 runs |
| Player of Match | Dawid Malan (76 off 48) |
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6. Match Details (2018 T20 Series)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series (Sri Lanka 2018) |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | October 27, 2018 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| Sri Lanka | 157/10 (20 overs) |
| England | 162/4 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | England won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Joe Root (47* off 42) |
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7. Match Details (2016 T20 World Cup)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 World Cup 2016 |
| Venue | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| Date | March 26, 2016 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| Sri Lanka | 140/10 (19.3 overs) |
| England | 144/6 (19.2 overs) |
| Result | England won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Jos Buttler (66* off 37) |
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8. Match Details (2014 T20 World Cup Final)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 World Cup 2014 Final |
| Venue | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka |
| Date | April 6, 2014 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| England | 147/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 148/4 (17.1 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Kumar Sangakkara (52* off 35) |
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9. Match Details (2012 T20 World Cup)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 World Cup 2012 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Stadium |
| Date | October 1, 2012 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| Sri Lanka | 169/6 (20 overs) |
| England | 150/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 19 runs |
| Player of Match | Mahela Jayawardene (42 off 36) |
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10. Match Details (2011 T20 Series)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series (England 2011) |
| Venue | County Ground, Bristol |
| Date | June 25, 2011 |
| Toss Winner | England |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first |
| Sri Lanka | 136/9 (20 overs) |
| England | 137/3 (17.1 overs) |
| Result | England won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Eoin Morgan (47* off 38) |
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Head-to-Head Summary (Last 10 T20Is)
| Stat | England | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 3 | 7 |
| Highest Score | 180/6 | 169/6 |
| Lowest Score | 91/10 | 108/5 |
