Team News: England has made two significant changes following their recent defeat to Pakistan. Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson replace Sonny Baker and Adil Rashid, who has struggled to find his form lately.

On the other side, Sri Lanka introduces left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage in place of leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage. The team also features opener Avishka Fernando, who impressed during the 2019 World Cup match against England at Headingley, where he scored an eye-catching 49 runs off just 39 balls.

England's Squad:

• Banton
• Duckett
• Root
• Brook (c)
• Cox (wk)
• Curran
• Jacks
• Overton
• Dawson
• Atkinson
• Tongue

Sri Lanka's Squad:

• Kamindu Mendis
• Avishka Fernando
• Kusal Mendis (c/wk)
• Rathnayake
• Arachchige
• Liyanage
• Shanaka
• Wellalage
• Malinga
• Asitha Fernando
• Madushanka

Match Context:
The upcoming match against Sri Lanka is pivotal for England, who need a win to avoid sitting at the bottom of the tri-series standings. After a promising start to 2026, their recent batting collapses have raised concerns, especially following their failure to chase down a 300+ target against Pakistan. While today's match isn't a must-win, it is essential for maintaining momentum and confidence. As the teams gear up, the stakes couldn't be higher.