The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England Men will play a three-match Vitality IT20 Series against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens (23 June and 24 June) and The Ageas Bowl (26 June).
These matches will precede their already-announced three-match Royal London Series against Sri Lanka.
This will be the first time England have played against Sri Lanka in Cardiff since 2016, when they defeated the visiting team by 122 runs in an ODI. The fixture will be a tough proposition for Sri Lanka as England have never lost an IT20 at Sophia Gardens, with six wins from six.
England Men will start their home international summer with a LV= Insurance Test Series against New Zealand. Joe Root’s team will play two LV= Insurance Test Matches against New Zealand, who are currently top of the ICC Men’s Test Rankings, at Lord’s (2-6 June) and Edgbaston (10-14 June).
Sophia Gardens has already been confirmed as the host venue of the opening ODI of the Royal London series against Pakistan, with a re-match between the 2017 Champions Trophy semi-finalists on Thursday, 8th July.
Tickets are on sale for England vs Pakistan ODI, Thursday 8th July - buy HERE.
Chief executive, Hugh Morris: “We are delighted to host two more international T20s at Sophia Gardens. England have a strong record here and have played some thrilling cricket in Cardiff over the years, and this should be no different against a talented Sri Lanka team.
“We are delighted to be hosting these international fixtures, as well as an ODI against Pakistan, and look forward to providing a warm Welsh welcome to new and existing fans.”
“We are prepared as a Club for any eventualities and supporters can buy tickets with confidence knowing that we have a ‘Ticket Refund Promise’ in place, should circumstances change.”
Ticket ballots have now opened for the clash at Sophia Gardens before general sale tickets will be available across all venues from 22 February. Refund policies are in place should crowds be restricted because of Covid-19.
To enter the ballot for your chance to beat General Sale, click HERE.
Glamorgan Members' now have priority access to purchase tickets. Those in other priority windows will be emailed this morning with further details.
International Fixtures at Sophia Gardens in 2021
- England vs Sri Lanka, Vitality IT20, Wednesday 23rd June - Enter the ballot HERE
- England vs Sri Lanka, Vitality IT20, Wednesday 24th June - Enter the ballot HERE
- England vs Pakistan, Royal London ODI, Thursday 8th July - Buy tickets HERE