Aneurin Donald joins Jos Buttler as England's new T20I opener

By Parth Dhall

Sep 14, 2026

05:31 pm

What's the story

Aneurin Donald is set to open with Jos Buttler for England against Sri Lanka at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. This was confirmed as England announced their XI for the opener of the three-match T20I series. While Harry Brook returns as England's white-ball captain, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, and Sonny Baker are the specialist seamers. Here are further details.

Information

A look at England's XI

England's Playing XI for the Southampton T20I: Jos Buttler (wicket-keeper), Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Jordon Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, and Adil Rashid.