With this victory, England lead the three-match T20I series 1-0, with the second match set to be played on Sunday (Feb 1) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

SL vs ENG, 1st T20I: Curran claims hat-trick as England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs, lead series 1-0

England all-rounder Moeen Ali on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 following PCR tests on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Sunday. Ali will now undergo a 10-day self-isolation period, in accordance with the Sri Lanka government's protocol on quarantine.

SL vs ENG: England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19, Chris Woakes deemed as close contact

England are all set to fly to Sri Lanka as planned on Saturday for their two-match Test series after the touring party tested negative for coronavirus, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.

England set to fly for Sri Lanka tour after clearing COVID-19 tests

The schedule for England Test tour of Sri Lanka has been confirmed. England will play two Test matches behind closed doors at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from January 2021.

​England's Test tour of Sri Lanka confirmed; here's complete schedule

England are looking into the possibility of holding a training camp in the sub-continent for their Test squad ahead of planned tours of Sri Lanka and India. Their red-ball side completed a 2020 home Test programme with a 1-0 win in a three-match series against Pakistan following a rain-marred drawn finale at Southampton on Tuesday.

England consider sub-continent training camp for Test squad