T20 World Cup: Super-8 round begins, Sri Lanka won the toss; England got invitation to bat first

England vs Sri Lanka, Super-8:The Super-8 round of T20 World Cup 2026 has started. The first match of Super-8 was washed out due to rain. The match between Pakistan and New Zealand was canceled due to rain. Now the second match of Super-8 is being played between Sri Lanka and England. In which Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.

In the second match of Super-8 being played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to bowl first. After winning the toss, Dasun Shanaka said that we have been chasing well on the last few occasions, we are happy to chase. Our team’s performance has been good and our confidence is high.

The boys are also very happy playing here. Injuries have been very damaging but at the same time, the replacements have done very well for us. There have been some changes in the team. Madushan has been included in place of Chameera. Whereas Kamil Mishara has been included in place of Kusal Perera. Today it is hoped that the rain will not cause any disturbance.

England captain also wanted to bowl first

England captain Harry Brook said, ‘We also wanted to bowl. This is a new match. We have to defeat the opposing team and put pressure on them. We played a tremendous series against them here. Our confidence has increased after playing the first three matches on this pitch. So, today’s challenge awaits.”

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On the pitch, Brook said, ‘To be honest, they all look the same here. We’ll see how it plays out initially and then try to balance as much as we can.” Hopefully our batsmen will perform brilliantly today.

Sri Lanka’s playing eleven

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Pawan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dunith Vellallage, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Mahish Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka.

England’s playing eleven

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacques, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.