Sri Lanka defeated by England in warm-up match

Sri Lanka suffered a nine-wicket defeat against England in their first warm-up match during their 2026 tour of England.

As part of their preparations, the Sri Lankan squad played a tour match at the County Ground in Chelmsford on September 11, 2026. The fixture, hosted by Essex Cricket, was scheduled as a day-night match under floodlights to help the touring side acclimatize to English playing conditions and visibility before the main series commitments.