ENG-A vs SL Fantasy Prediction, Tour Match: England Lions vs Sri Lanka Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Beckenham

England Lions crushed Sri Lanka in the first of these two warm-up matches. Sri Lanka collapsed to 19 for 4 inside three overs at Chelmsford, were bowled out for just 117, and lost by 9 wickets as England chased it down in only 7.2 overs. This second match at Beckenham gives Sri Lanka a chance to respond before the real T20I series begins on 15 September. Jonathan Trott is the Lions head coach for both matches. For the ENG-A vs SL Fantasy Team, this match could offer another opportunity to assess key players and build a strong fantasy combination.

ENG-A vs SL Match Details

Match: England Lions vs Sri Lanka
Series: Sri Lanka tour of England 2026
Match: Tour Match
Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026
Time: 1:30 PM Local Time
Venue: Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham
Live Streaming: YouTube

What Happened at Chelmsford

This is worth covering in detail, since it is the most relevant form guide available for this second match. Sri Lanka’s top order fell apart immediately. Pathum Nissanka went in the first over, and Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara and Pavan Rathnayake followed inside three overs, leaving Sri Lanka 19 for 4. Only a recovery through Tharindu Rathnayake, who made 48 off 37 balls, and captain Kamindu Mendis, who made 29 off 22, got them to a fighting position. But the middle and lower order collapsed again, losing three wickets for 5 runs around the 73 mark, and Sri Lanka were all out for 117 in 16.4 overs. Chamith Thushara was unbeaten on 8.

Luke Wood was the destroyer, taking 4 for 27 in 3.4 overs. Jafer Chohan and Sonny Baker also took wickets. England Lions then made the chase look easy. Tom Banton hit an unbeaten 56 off 24 balls and Will Jacks added 23 not out off 10, and the total of 118 was reached for the loss of just one wicket in 7.2 overs.

Several of the bowlers who did the damage, including Luke Wood, Jafer Chohan and Sonny Baker, are all part of the squad again for this second match at Beckenham.

Why This Match Matters

Sri Lanka are touring England for three T20Is and three ODIs after these two warm-up games. Charith Asalanka captains the T20I squad for that series. Kusal Mendis and Binura Fernando were both ruled out through injury ahead of the tour, replaced by Pavan Rathnayake and Dilshan Madushanka, both of whom played in the Chelmsford defeat. This second warm-up is Sri Lanka’s last chance to sort out their top order collapse before the series proper begins.

Several Lions players, including Tom Banton, James Coles, Aneurin Donald, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton and Saqib Mahmood, are also part of England’s full T20I squad for the real series, so this match is direct preparation for them too.

Recent Form

England Lions have won their only match as this specific group, the 9 wicket win over Sri Lanka at Chelmsford. The wider England A side also won a three match series against Pakistan A recently.

Sri Lanka have lost five of their last six. The Chelmsford collapse to 117 all out is their most recent and most relevant result. Before that they lost 2-1 in the West Indies and were knocked out in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after losses to Pakistan and New Zealand.

ENG-A vs SL Squads

England Lions: Aneurin Donald keeps wicket. Will Jacks and Jamie Overton add allround options. Tom Hartley, Mason Crane and Luke Wood bring international bowling experience, and Wood was the standout performer in the first warm-up with 4 for 27. Caleb Falconer, Ben Mayes and Joe Moores are all part of the Under-19 World Cup finalist group getting a step up here.

Full squad: Aneurin Donald (wk), Tom Banton, Caleb Falconer, Ben Mayes, Joseph Moores, Ben McKinney, Will Jacks, Ollie FM Sykes, Jamie Overton, James Coles, James Sales, Matthew Revis, Paul Walter, Tom Hartley, Jafer Chohan, Mason Crane, Luke Wood, Sonny Baker, Eddie Jack, Henry Crocombe, Saqib Mahmood.

Sri Lanka: No squad has been shown separately for this specific warm-up match on Crex, but the Chelmsford XI included Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, captain Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Tharindu Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga and Chamith Thushara. Charith Asalanka, the T20I captain for the full series, was not part of that Chelmsford XI and his involvement here should be confirmed at the toss.

Pitch Report

Kent County Cricket Ground has hosted matches from the Charlotte Edwards Cup previously. Pace has dominated heavily, taking 77 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against just 23 percent for spin, which fits with how Sri Lanka’s top order was dismantled by pace at Chelmsford.

Weather Report

This is a serious concern. Sunday in Beckenham is forecast for light rain, 94 percent humidity, a temperature around 17.5°C, and a 60 percent chance of rain. Check the toss and any delay closely before finalising your fantasy team.

Probable Playing XIs

England Lions (Probable): Tom Banton, Aneurin Donald (wk), Ben McKinney, Will Jacks, James Coles, Matthew Revis, Paul Walter, Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood.

Sri Lanka (Probable): Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis (c), Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Tharindu Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga, Chamith Thushara.

These are estimates. Sri Lanka may make changes after the Chelmsford collapse, and final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Luke Wood vs Sri Lanka’s top order: Wood took 4 for 27 to trigger the Chelmsford collapse, and he faces the same fragile top order again here.

Tharindu Rathnayake vs England’s new ball attack: Rathnayake’s 48 was the highest score of the Chelmsford match and gave Sri Lanka their only period of control. He needs support from the top order this time.

Tom Banton vs Sri Lanka’s bowling: Banton’s unbeaten 56 off 24 balls finished the chase inside eight overs last time. If Sri Lanka post another modest total, he is the man most likely to finish it quickly again.

ENG-A vs SL Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Tom Banton (VC)

Batters: Will Jacks, Aneurin Donald, Kamindu Mendis

All-rounders: Tharindu Rathnayake, Jafer Chohan, Dunith Wellalage, Jamie Overton

Bowlers: Luke Wood (C), Sonny Baker, Chamith Thushara

Wood is captain on the back of his 4 for 27 in the first warm-up, the best individual performance either side produced. Banton is vice captain given his unbeaten 56 off 24 balls, which won the match on its own.

Tharindu Rathnayake and Kamindu Mendis both earn places for their runs in a losing effort at Chelmsford, since they were the only Sri Lankan batters to show real form.

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Match Prediction

England Lions should win again. Luke Wood, Jafer Chohan and Sonny Baker all took wickets against this same top order at Chelmsford, and Sri Lanka’s batting collapsed twice in that innings, at 19 for 4 and again around 73.

Sri Lanka will hope Tharindu Rathnayake and Kamindu Mendis can build partnerships with the rest of the order this time, since those two were the only real positives from the first match.

England Lions are the clear pick, backed directly by what happened when these same two squads met just two days earlier.

FAQs

Q. Is this a full international match?
A. No. This is a warm-up tour match, the second of two Lions fixtures against Sri Lanka before the real T20I series begins on 15 September.

Q. What happened in the first warm-up match?
A. England Lions won by 9 wickets at Chelmsford. Sri Lanka collapsed to 19 for 4 and were bowled out for 117, with Luke Wood taking 4 for 27. Tom Banton then hit an unbeaten 56 off 24 balls to finish the chase in 7.2 overs.

Q. Who captains Sri Lanka in the upcoming series?
A. Charith Asalanka is the T20I captain for the full series, though he did not play in the Chelmsford warm-up and his involvement in this match should be confirmed at the toss.

Q. What is the ENG-A vs SL Fantasy prediction for this match?
A. Luke Wood is the top captaincy pick after his 4 for 27 in the first warm-up. Tom Banton is the top vice captaincy pick given his match winning 56 not out.

Q. What is the pitch report for Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham?
A. Pace has dominated heavily, taking 77 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches, which matches how Sri Lanka’s top order was dismissed at Chelmsford.

Q. Is there a rain threat for this match?
A. Yes, a real one. The forecast shows light rain and a 60 percent chance of rain, so a shortened or interrupted match looks likely.