SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI – England tour of Sri Lanka 2026

SL VS ENG 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for Sri Lanka vs England T20I Series 2026 Preview: After a disappointing start to the tour of Sri Lanka, England bounced back well to win the recently concluded ODI series. They beat Sri Lanka in two consecutive games to win the ODI series by a 2-1 margin. In the last ODI, Joe Root and Harry Brook slammed centuries and took the team to a massive total. Sri Lanka also tried hard with a hundred by Pavan Rathnayake, but he didn’t get much support from any other batter. 

But now, these two sides will be up against each other in the three-match T20I series to get ready for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams will welcome their T20 stars, which will add more strength to the team. Harry Brook will look to win the T20I series and gain the momentum. Meanwhile, Dasun Shanaka will be back, leading Sri Lanka in the shorter format. The first T20I will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday at 7 PM IST. 

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SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Small League Team: 

SL VS ENG Captain and Vice-captain Choices: 

• Phil Salt 

• Kusal Mendis 

• Ben Duckett 

• Pathum Nissanka 

SL VS ENG Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team: 

SL VS ENG Captain and Vice-captain Choices Grand League: 

• Jos Buttler 

• Wanindu Hasaranga 

• Phil Salt 

• Dhananjaya de Silva 

SL VS ENG Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win? 

The wicket did well in the third ODI, but the wicket here in Pallekele is expected to break for the slow bowlers. That is the strength of Sri Lanka, and they would like to play on similar kinds of wickets. That is one thing in favor of Sri Lanka. But their batting has been an issue. 

If we look at the lineup of England, there are plenty of power hitters and if they come good, they can post a massive total even on damp surfaces. Their bowling is decent enough but their batting power gives them a clear edge over Sri Lanka in the first T20I. The hosts need a good bowling performance to restrict England. 

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