Who is Aneurin Donald? Know About England Batter Set to Make T20I Debut Against Sri Lanka
Aneurin Donald is set to make his England debut in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka. Check his profile, domestic stats and the complete schedule of Sri Lanka's tour of England 2026.
England have named their playing XI for the first T20I against Sri Lanka, with batter Aneurin Donald set to make his debut. The 3-match T20I series between the 2 sides is set to commence on September 15 in Southampton.
With a few seniors injured and Jofra Archer rested, the English side will see some young faces. The T20I series will be followed by a 3-match ODI series and the tour will wrap up the international English season.
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Who is Aneurin Donald?
Born on December 20, 1996, in Swansea, Glamorgan, Aneurin Donald is known for his aggressive batting at the top order. In 2018, he left his native Glamorgan for Hampshire to pursue his desire to play international cricket. After a few performances, he finally made it to the English side and is set to open the batting alongside Jos Buttler.
Aneurin Donald: Player Profile
| Parameter | Details |
| Full Name | Aneurin Henry Thomas Donald |
| Born | December 20, 1996 (Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales) |
| Age | 29 |
| Nickname | Nye |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Offbreak |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Education | Pontarddulais Comprehensive School |
Teams Represented
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Derbyshire
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Trent Rockets (Men)
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Birmingham Phoenix (Men)
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England Under-19s
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Glamorgan
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Glamorgan 2nd XI
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Hampshire
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Hampshire 2nd XI
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Rotterdam Dockers
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Wales Minor Counties
Aneurin Donald Stats
He has shared brilliant numbers in domestic cricket, especially in T20s. In 107 innings, he has scored 2,454 runs with an outstanding strike rate of 172.21.
In first class cricket too, he has also been clinical in the middle order with 22 fifties and 3 centuries across 129 innings.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s |
| First Class | 76 | 129 | 3,709 | 30.40 | 74.09 | 22 | 3 |
| List A | 50 | 46 | 1,023 | 23.25 | 97.89 | 4 | 2 |
| T20s | 112 | 107 | 2,454 | 24.05 | 172.21 | 18 | 0 |
Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026: Complete Schedule
The first match between the 2 sides will start on September 15, and the last match of the tour will take place on September 27. Below is the complete breakdown of the schedule.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST / Local) |
| Tue, 15 Sep '26 | 1st T20I (N) | Southampton | 11:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Local) |
| Thu, 17 Sep '26 | 2nd T20I (N) | Cardiff | 11:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Local) |
| Sat, 19 Sep '26 | 3rd T20I | Manchester | 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM Local) |
| Tue, 22 Sep '26 | 1st ODI (D/N) | Chester-le-Street | 5:00 PM IST (12:30 PM Local) |
| Thu, 24 Sep '26 | 2nd ODI (D/N) | Leeds | 5:00 PM IST (12:30 PM Local) |
| Sun, 27 Sep '26 | 3rd ODI | The Oval | 3:00 PM IST (10:30 AM Local) |
With both sides consisting of some brilliant names in white ball cricket, the series promises to be an exciting contest ahead.
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