England will take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday, September 17. England made a strong start to the series by beating Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20I in Southampton on Tuesday.
The hosts will now look to win again and take an unassailable lead in the series.
Harry Brook was the star with the bat in the first match. He scored an unbeaten 114, while Jos Buttler also played a big innings of 80 runs. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will need a much better performance to stay alive in the series. They will have high hopes from Dasun Shanaka, who was in good form in the Caribbean Premier League.
When and where will the second T20I be played?
The second T20I between England and Sri Lanka will be played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday, September 17.
England lead the three-match series 1-0 after their big win in the first match.
What time will the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I start?
The second T20I will begin at11:00 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the match late on Thursday night.
Can Sri Lanka level the T20I series?
Sri Lanka must win the second T20I to stay alive in the series. A loss would give England an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match still to play. Sri Lanka will therefore need a much better performance with both bat and ball. Dasun Shanaka will be one of the key players for Sri Lanka. The former captain comes into the series after a good run in the Caribbean Premier League.
Who were the top performers in the first T20I?
Harry Brook was the main star for England in the series opener. The England captain scored an unbeaten 114 and helped his team post a big total. Jos Buttler also played an important role, scoring 80 runs. England will hope the two batters can produce another strong performance in Cardiff.
Where can you watch England vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I in India?
The second T20I will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Fans can also watch the match online on the Sony LIV app and website. The live stream will start from 11:00 PM IST.
What are the England and Sri Lanka squads?
England Squad
Harry Brook (C), Aneurin Donald, Jos Buttler (WK), Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, James Coles.
Sri Lanka Squad
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Tharindu Ratnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Udara, Nuwan Thushara.