After a woeful performance during both the Test and ODI series, visitors Sri Lanka will be hoping to salvage some pride in the shortest format of the game.
The solitary T20 will be played tomorrow at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground in Southampton. Let’s take a look at the T20 numbers between the two sides.
Since 2006
Sri Lanka played their first international T20 game against England in 2006 at The Rose Bowl. Led by Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka won the inaugural match by 2 runs. Batting first, Sri Lanka’s 163 was spearheaded by Sanath Jayasuriya’s 41. In reply, England managed 161/5 in 20 overs. England’s first win against Sri Lanka came during the 2010 T20 World Cup semifinal at Gros Islet.
Sri Lanka vs England Overall T20 record Head to Head –
- Played – 7
- Sri Lanka – 4
- England – 3
Sri Lankan Tales in England
Sri Lanka has played 3 T20s on English soil and are yet to be beaten by England.
Sri Lanka vs England Head to Head T20 tally in England –
- Played – 3
- Sri Lanka – 3
- England – 0
The 3 wins came during Sri Lanka’s tours to England in 2006, 2011 and 2014.
Batting Records
Most runs – Mahela Jayawardene (213 runs in 5 innings) (Avg. 53.25)
Most runs for England – Alex Hales (185 runs in 4 innings) (Avg. 61.66)
Most runs in England – Mahela Jayawardene (72 runs in 2 innings) (Avg. 72.00) and Marcus Trescothick (72 runs in 1 inning) (Avg. 72.00)
Highest individual score – Alex Hales (116* at Chittagong 2014)
Bowling Records
Most wickets – Lasith Malinga (11 wickets in 6 innings) (Avg. 14.81)
Most wickets for England – Chris Jordan (7 wickets in 3 innings) (Avg. 14.14)
Most wickets in England – Lasith Malinga (5 wickets in 3 innings) (Avg. 13.60)
Best bowling – Lasith Malinga (5 for 31 at Pallekele, 2012)
Best bowling for England – Paul Collingwood (4 for 22 at Southampton 2006)
