England won five of the six matches against Sri Lanka, sealing the tour with a 223 run demolition at The Oval on 27 September. The series ran across six venues, from Southampton to London.
Sri Lanka did land one punch, a 16 run win at Headingley. Cricket Insider UK has the full results, schedule, venues and streaming details below, so you can catch up on every match.
England vs Sri Lanka 2026 Series Result
England took both formats, and the table shows exactly how the tour split.
| Format | Matches | England Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | Series Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 3 | 3 | 0 | England |
| ODIs | 3 | 2 | 1 | England |
| Overall | 6 | 5 | 1 | England |
(Source: Cricbuzz)
That’s a clean sweep in the shortest format and a series win in the ODIs, even with Sri Lanka’s late fightback at Headingley.
Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Results
Here’s how each match finished, from the opening T20I in Southampton to the final ODI at The Oval.
| Match | Venue | Sri Lanka | England | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 135 (19 overs) | 254/4 (20 overs) | England won by 119 runs |
| 2nd T20I | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 145/9 (20 overs) | 146/4 (12.1 overs) | England won by six wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 124 (18.5 overs) | 126/2 (9.4 overs) | England won by eight wickets |
| 1st ODI | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 176 (37 overs) | 265 (48.1 overs) | England won by 89 runs |
| 2nd ODI | Headingley, Leeds | 321/6 (50 overs) | 305/9 (50 overs) | Sri Lanka won by 16 runs |
| 3rd ODI | The Oval, London | 132 (29.1 overs) | 355/7 (50 overs) | England won by 223 runs |
(Source: Cricbuzz)
The scorecards tell a fairly one sided story, apart from one afternoon in Leeds.
T20I Results: England Sweep the Series 3 to 0
England set the tone at Southampton, posting 254/4 before bowling Sri Lanka out for 135 in the 19th over.
The next two matches were even more ruthless. England chased 146 in just 12.1 overs at Cardiff, then knocked off 124 in 9.4 overs at Old Trafford. If you want to see how this compares with past meetings, our T20I head to head page has the full record.
ODI Results: England Win 2 to 1 After a Headingley Scare
England eased through the opener at Chester-le-Street, making 265 and then bowling Sri Lanka out for 176 in 37 overs.
Then came Headingley. Sri Lanka piled up 321/6 and England fell short on 305/9, a proper contest that briefly kept the series alive. The Oval finale ended any hope of a decider: England made 355/7 and Sri Lanka collapsed for 132. Our ODI head to head page shows where this sits in the wider rivalry.
Key Numbers From the Series
A few standout figures sum up the tour.
- Highest total: England 355/7 in the third ODI at The Oval
- Highest T20I total: England 254/4 in the first T20I at Southampton
- Sri Lanka’s best score: 321/6 in the second ODI at Headingley, their only win
- Biggest margin: 223 runs, England in the third ODI
- Closest match: 16 runs, Sri Lanka in the second ODI
- Quickest chase: England’s 126/2 in 9.4 overs in the third T20I
(Source: Cricbuzz)
England Beat Sri Lanka 5 to 1 Across the T20I and ODI Series
England closed the tour with five wins from six, sweeping the T20Is and taking the ODI leg 2 to 1. Sri Lanka’s only success came in a tight second ODI at Headingley, where 321/6 was enough to edge England by 16 runs. The 223 run win at The Oval then finished the job in style.
What comes next matters for both sides, and England’s upcoming matches are listed in our England cricket fixtures 2027 guide. Cricket Insider UK will keep tracking them.
