15
End of over. Over 15. 5 runs. Bowler: Dasun Shanaka. England: 125/4(rr 8.33)
14.6Shanaka to H Brook1
One run. Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva. The players are heading off as the drizzle intensifies. England secure a victory, finishing ahead on the DLS method. Their chase began brightly, with openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler making full use of the powerplay to set the tone. Tom Banton added fireworks with a rapid 29 off just 15 balls, keeping the momentum alive. Sri Lanka found some success through Eshan Malinga, who claimed two wickets, but it wasn't enough to derail England's charge. With rain having the final say, England walk away winners, while Sri Lanka will be eager to regroup and bounce back stronger in the next contest. Adil Rashid is the Player of the Match.
14.5Shanaka to S Curran1
One run. Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run.
14.4Shanaka to P SaltW
Wicket. OUT! Caught (Sub). Dasun Shanaka to Phil Salt. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. Well executed, slower one.
14.3Shanaka to H Brook1
One run. Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Leg cutter length ball, off stump backing away driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.
14.2Shanaka to H Brook2
Two runs. Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Asalanka.
14.1Shanaka to H Brook0
Dot ball. Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, outside edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.
14
End of over. Over 14. 5 runs. Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana. England: 120/3(rr 8.57)
13.6Pathiranage to P Salt0
Dot ball. APPEAL! Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Off cutter half volley, to leg deep in crease flick, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal from the bowler.
13.5Pathiranage to P Salt0
Dot ball. Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
13.4Pathiranage to P Salt0
Dot ball. Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side moves in front flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
13.3Pathiranage to P Salt4
Four runs. FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Sweet timing!
13.2Pathiranage to H Brook1
One run. Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, dropped catch by Silva.
13.1Pathiranage to H Brook0
Dot ball. Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg backing away driving, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Mishara.
13
End of over. Over 13. 10 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. England: 115/3(rr 8.85)
12.6de Silva to H Brook1
One run. Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dharmasena.
12.5de Silva to P Salt1
One run. Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
12.4de Silva to P Salt2
Two runs. Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.
12.3de Silva to H Brook1
One run. Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pathiranage.
12.2de Silva to H Brook4
Four runs. FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
12.1de Silva to P Salt1
One run. Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.