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Sri Lanka vs England Commentary
SL vs ENG 3rd ODI Commentary - Colombo (27 January 2026)
ENG • 1st innings
357/3
SL • 2nd innings
304/10
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46.1
4
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! 300 up for Sri Lanka after that boundary! Sam Curran starts with the moon ball, around off, aiming the yorker length. Pavan Rathnayake shuffles across the stumps and sweeps it to the left of the short fine leg fielder for four runs.
46.2
2
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Oh my word, what a save that is from Jacob Bethell! This is fuller, on off and middle. Rathnayake slogs it up and over, toward the deep mid-wicket region. Bethell gets back and sees that the ball is flying over him. He leaps up, pouches the catch mid-air and pushes it away inside the field of play to save some crucial runs for his side. Two runs taken by the batters.
46.3
0
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on leg, Rathnayake looks to flick it but misses and wears on his pad.
46.4
W
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
OUT! BOWLED'EM! Sam Curran has hammered the last nail in the coffin. He bowls a beautiful yorker, on leg and middle. Pavan Rathnayake shuffles across the stumps and looks to flick it, but his shot is nowhere near the delivery. The ball manages to beat the inside edge of the willow, nutmeg the batter, and crash into the bottom of the stumps. Rathnayake departs after a valiant 121. England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs and have won the ODI series 2-1.
45.1
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Flatter, and much fuller, on middle. Rathnayake miscues his flick to the square leg region. Dawson sprints to the ball and the batter gets the single.
45.2
0
Liam Dawson to Jeffrey Vandersay
Slower through the air, down the leg side. Jeffrey Vandersay comes down te track and fends it back to the bowler.
45.3
0
Liam Dawson to Jeffrey Vandersay
Yorker, on middle, Jeffrey Vandersay jams it back to the bowler.
45.4
W
Liam Dawson to Jeffrey Vandersay
OUT! CAUGHT! England are just one wicket away from winning the series, but the danger man is still out there on the other side of the pitch. This is fuller, just outside off, turns it away from the right-hander. Jeffrey Vandersay shimmies down the track and tries to hoist it downtown, but gets the connection from the upper part of his bat. The ball balloons toward the long off region. Sam Curran runs from the boundary line and pouches the catch safely. Sri Lanka are 298 for 9 now.
45.5
0
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando
Fuller, on middle, Fernando pushes it back to the bowler.
45.6
0
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando
Full, around off, Fernando defends it down. Excellent over from Liam Dawson. Just a single and a wicket from it.
Till Now Score: 298/9
(46 Overs)
A Fernando
0(2)
P Rathnayake
115(111)
L Dawson
10-0-48-2
Over 46 ·298 Runs
1
0
0
W
0
0
44.1
1
Rehan Ahmed to Jeffrey Vandersay
A shorter googly, turning in from well outside off. Jeffrey Vandersay backs away and taps it wide of point for a singe.
44.2
6
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
SIX! Rathnayake isn't done yet. Tossed up around off, turns back in. Rathnayake picks the googly and slog-sweeps it down on one knee and nails it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
44.3
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Dragged length on the pads, Rathnayake rocks back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
44.4
4
Rehan Ahmed to Jeffrey Vandersay
FOUR! That's skillfully done by Vandersay. Floated up around off, Jeffrey Vandersay sits down and goes for the reverse sweep, and gets it up nd ovr backward point for a boundary.
44.5
1
Rehan Ahmed to Jeffrey Vandersay
Nagging length on middle, turns away. Vandersay gets a bit squared up and edges it down through the gully region for a single.
44.6
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Flatter delivery, on a good length and around off. Rathnayake jams it straight to covers for a quick single. A direct hit and Rathnayake would have been a goner. 61 needed now off 30 balls.
Till Now Score: 297/8
(45 Overs)
P Rathnayake
114(110)
J Vandersay
14(12)
R Ahmed
4-0-31-0
Over 45 ·297 Runs
1
6
1
4
1
1
43.1
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Slightly dragged down around leg, Rathnayake presses back and nudges it around the corner on the leg side for a single.
43.2
1
Adil Rashid to Jeffrey Vandersay
Short ball on leg, Jeffrey Vandersay goes deep in the crease and pulls it just to the left of deep backward square leg for one more.
43.3
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
A wrong'un now, back of a length and turning in. Rathnayake stays back and plays it through mid on for a run.
43.4
0
Adil Rashid to Jeffrey Vandersay
Full and flat on off, Vandersay rolls his wrists nicely over the reverse sweep but hits it straight to backward poinnt.
43.5
1
Adil Rashid to Jeffrey Vandersay
Slow and short outside off, tapped away wide of the point region for a single.
43.6
4
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Poor delivery and Rathnayake just about gets enough on it. Floated up, full and down the leg side. Rathnayake goes down on one knee and drags the sweep aerially towards deep backward square leg. Rehan Ahmed over there dives to his right but the ball is out of his reach and bouces over the fence.
Till Now Score: 283/8
(44 Overs)
P Rathnayake
106(107)
J Vandersay
8(9)
A Rashid
10-0-61-2
Over 44 ·283 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
4
42.1
0
Liam Dawson to Jeffrey Vandersay
Nagging length, in and around off, Vandersay blocks it off.
42.2
1
Liam Dawson to Jeffrey Vandersay
Flatter one on the pads, nudged down towards short fine leg for a single.
42.3
0
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up on off, Rathnayake lunges to defend. Still on 99.
42.4
0
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Beaten! Nagging length, drifted into off and middle. Rathnayake looks to rock back and punch but the ball turns away and beats the outside edge.
42.5
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
A MAIDEN ODI CENTURY FOR RATHNAYAKE! Tossed up around off, Rathnayake steps down the track and drills it to long off for a single. He takes off his helmet and soaks in all of the warm applause from the crowd. It has been a fine solo effort from him.
42.6
2
Liam Dawson to Jeffrey Vandersay
Good running. Full and outside off, driven to the right of deep cover and the batters sprint back for the second run.
Till Now Score: 275/8
(43 Overs)
J Vandersay
6(6)
P Rathnayake
100(104)
L Dawson
9-0-47-1
Over 43 ·275 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
2
41.1
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Floated up on off and middle, Rathnayake pushes it down to long off for a single.
41.2
W
Adil Rashid to Wanindu Hasaranga
OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust and this time, Ben Duckett makes no mistake. Adil Rashid wins the battle of the wrist spinners as well. This is tossed up on off, turning away. Wanindu Hasaranga backs away and looks to go for that favored inside-out shot over covers but doesn't time it all that well. Duckett comes charging in from deep cover and pouches it with both hands.
41.3
2
Adil Rashid to Jeffrey Vandersay
Excellent fielding from the substitute fielder. Dragged length around off, Jeffrey Vandersay hammers it away towards deep point. Luke Wood runs across the turf and cuts it off, saving a couple of runs for his side.
41.4
0
Adil Rashid to Jeffrey Vandersay
Safe enough for Vandersay. Flighted ball, down the leg side. Vandersay sits down to sweep but gets into a tangle and misses. The ball goes off the fore arm and lobs behind to first slip. Harry Brook gobbles up the catch and England sheepishly appeals for the catch. The umpire shakes his head but the review is taken. UltraEdge shows that there is no glove involved, and the ball came off the arm.
41.5
1
Adil Rashid to Jeffrey Vandersay
Dragged length on the stumps, turning away. Vandersay nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
41.6
4
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Pavan Rathnayake moves to 99 now. Floated up wide outside off, Rathnayake steps down the track, converts it into a full toss and slogs it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 271/8
(42 Overs)
P Rathnayake
99(101)
J Vandersay
3(3)
A Rashid
9-0-53-2
Over 42 ·271 Runs
1
W
2
0
1
4
40.1
1
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
A loopy slower ball, floated up on middle. Rathnayake leans on and pushes it wide of long on for a single.
40.2
1
Sam Curran to Wanindu Hasaranga
Back of a length and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga cuts it down to deep third and gets off the mark with a single.
40.3
1
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Another slower ball, a bit fuller and outside off Rathnayake rocks back and smacks it to deep point for just one more.
40.4
0
Sam Curran to Wanindu Hasaranga
Back of a length and around off, Hasaranga hangs back and nudges it down in front of point.
40.5
4
Sam Curran to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! That's a lovely shot. Pitched up a bit fuller and around off, Wanindu Hasaranga plants his front foot ahead and just strokes it on the up and wide of mid off for a boundary.
40.6
4
Sam Curran to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Just over the infield and Hasaranga picks up another vital boundary for his team. Slower delivery into the pitch, Wanindu rocks back and pulls it flat over the leaping fielder at mid-wicket and the ball rolls away into the fence behind.
Till Now Score: 263/7
(41 Overs)
W Hasaranga
9(4)
P Rathnayake
94(99)
S Curran
5-0-38-0
Over 41 ·263 Runs
1
1
1
0
4
4
39.1
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Full-length delivery, just outside off, Rathnayake comes down the track to drive it away, but gets the outside edge and it rolls away to short third for a single.
39.2
1
Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage
Quicker and shorter, just outside off, Dunith Wellalage pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for a single.
39.3
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Fuller, just outside off, Rathnayake dabs it to deep cover for a single. The 50-run partnership is up between these two Lankan batters.
39.4
0
Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage
Full toss, outside off, Dunith Wellalage punches it to cover.
39.5
0
Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage
Short, around off, Dunith Wellalage blocks it on his back foot.
39.6
W
Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage
OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! Liam Dawson gets his name written on the wicket list and breaks a sturdy partnership. He bowls it fuller, around the sixth stump. Dunith Wellalage lunges and looks to swing across the line, but ends up slicing it high up towards the point region. There are two fielders near the catching zone, but Will Jacks moves a bit to his left and shouts 'MINE' before pouching the catch safely into his hands. Dunith Wellalage has to depart, scoring 22 off 24 and Sri Lanka still need 106 runs off the last 10 overs.
Till Now Score: 252/7
(40 Overs)
D Wellalage
22(24)
P Rathnayake
92(97)
L Dawson
8-0-43-1
Over 40 ·252 Runs
1
1
1
0
0
W
38.1
0
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
On a length, just outside off, Pavan Rathnayake fends it to cover.
38.2
2
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Good-length delivery, on off, Rathnayake punches it from his back foot toward cover point. The deep point fielder runs toward the ball, but fumbles to throw it in one go. The batter gets the window to get the second run.
38.3
0
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
On a length, on off, Rathnayake blocks it down.
38.4
0
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
On a length, on middle, Rathnayake pushes it back to the bowler.
38.5
0
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Full-length delivery, just outside off, Rathnayake drives it to cover.
38.6
1
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Full-length delivery, just outside off, Rathnayake pushes it to deep cover for a single.
Till Now Score: 249/6
(39 Overs)
P Rathnayake
90(95)
D Wellalage
21(20)
S Curran
4-0-27-0
Over 39 ·249 Runs
0
2
0
0
0
1
37.1
0
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
Full, just outside off, Dunith Wellalage leans on the delivery and defends it to the off side.
37.2
2
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
DROPPED! Ben Duckett is the culprit. This is fuller, just outside off. Dunith Wellalage looks to slog sweep it over the deep mid-wicket fence, but miscues the shot. It loops over the backward square leg region. Duckett sprints toward the skier and slides down to catch it, but spills it out. A couple of runs taken.
37.3
0
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
Short, leg off, Dunith Wellalage misses his sweep and hits the pad. The ball rolls away toward fine leg and gets a leg bye.
37.4
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on off, Rathnayake drives at long off for a single.
37.5
0
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
Tossed up, fuller, on off, Dunith Wellalage defends on his front foot.
37.6
6
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
SIX! BANG! This is fuller, on middle. Dunith Wellalage shimmies down the track and smokes it over the long off fence for half a dozen.
Till Now Score: 246/6
(38 Overs)
D Wellalage
21(20)
P Rathnayake
87(89)
J Bethell
5-0-28-0
Over 38 ·246 Runs
0
2
0
1
0
6
36.1
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Short, on off, Rathnayake hangs back and punches it to long on for a single.
36.2
1
Adil Rashid to Dunith Wellalage
Flat and fuller, just outside off, Dunith Wellalage skips down the track and flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
36.3
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on off, Rathnayake drives it to long off for a single.
36.4
1
Adil Rashid to Dunith Wellalage
Short, on off, Dunith goes deep into the crease and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
36.5
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, much fuller. Rathnayake skips down the track and drives at it to long on and gets another single.
36.6
1
Adil Rashid to Dunith Wellalage
Short, on middle, spins in, Wellalage hangs back and tucks it to square leg for one more single.
Till Now Score: 236/6
(37 Overs)
D Wellalage
13(15)
P Rathnayake
86(88)
A Rashid
8-0-45-1
Over 37 ·236 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
35.1
0
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Fuller, around leg, Rathnayake miscues his paddle to short fine leg.
35.2
2
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, toss, outside off, Rathnayake pulls it to the right of the long on region. Jamie Overton is the man who runs across the line and drops on his shoulder to save the boundary. Brace taken.
35.3
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on leg, Rathnayake flicks it to fine leg for a single.
35.4
0
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
Short, on off, Dunith defends on his back foot.
35.5
1
Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage
Short, on off, Dunith Wellalage flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
35.6
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, fuller, on leg, Rathnayake drives it to long on for a single.
Till Now Score: 230/6
(36 Overs)
P Rathnayake
83(85)
D Wellalage
10(12)
J Bethell
4-0-19-0
Over 36 ·230 Runs
0
2
1
0
1
1
34.1
4
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Nicely put away. A full toss on off, Pavan Rathnayake steps out and lifts it over wide mid on, and picks up four handy runs.
34.2
0
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Nagging length around off, Rathnayake rocks back and pushes it out to covers.
34.3
0
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
A googly now, lands on a good length around off and turns big. Rathnayake piks it late but manages to block it off.
34.4
0
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Dragged length outside off, turns away. Rathnayake taps it down to point.
34.5
4
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Tossed up at the stumps. Rathnayake steps out again, converts it into a full toss and chips it over mid-wicket for a second boundary in the over.
34.6
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Dragged length on off, played off the back foot and square through the off side for a single.
Till Now Score: 225/6
(35 Overs)
P Rathnayake
79(81)
D Wellalage
9(10)
R Ahmed
3-0-17-0
Over 35 ·225 Runs
4
0
0
0
4
1
33.1
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
On a dragged length and on the pads. Rathnayake presses back and taps it down behind square leg for a single.
33.2
1
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Floated up, full and on middle, Wellalage clips it past mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
33.3
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Flighted ball on middle, Rathnayake advances and wrists the ball through mid-wicket for one more.
33.4
0
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Quick and short around off, jumping off a length. Wellalage cuts but off the outside edge and the ball goes straight to short third.
33.5
4
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
FOUR! Oh, that's unlucky for the bowler. Flighted up, a bit full and on off, turning away. Dunith Wellalage leans on to block but the ball catches the outside edge and runs away past the keeper into the deep third fence.
33.6
0
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Similar line and length to the last one but this time Wellalage gets a good stride in and blocks it off.
Till Now Score: 216/6
(34 Overs)
D Wellalage
9(10)
P Rathnayake
70(75)
W Jacks
8-0-43-2
Over 34 ·216 Runs
1
1
1
0
4
0
32.1
1
Rehan Ahmed to Dunith Wellalage
Flat and full, angled into the leg stump. Wellalage lunges across to get inside the line and sweeps it down to fine leg for a run.
32.2
0
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up outside off, not much of a loop on it. Rathnayake blocks it to covers.
32.3
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on middle and leg, Rathnayake uses his feet and jams it through wide mid on for a single.
32.4
1
Rehan Ahmed to Dunith Wellalage
Dragged length outside off, punched away from deep in the crease and towards deep cover for a single.
32.5
0
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Flighted ball, in and around off. This one dips a bit and turns away. Rathnayake ends up playing inside the line of the ball.
32.6
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Full and on the stumps, nudged away through mid on for one more. Sri Lanka now need 149 runs off 102 balls.
Till Now Score: 209/6
(33 Overs)
P Rathnayake
68(73)
D Wellalage
4(6)
R Ahmed
2-0-8-0
Over 33 ·209 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
1
31.1
W
Will Jacks to Dhananjaya de Silva
OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to Harry Brook again and he picks up his third catch of the game, to go with a run out as well. Will Jacks floats the ball up on a length and angles it across the off stump from around the wicket. Dhananjaya de Silva swivels onto the back foot and looks to pull but clofts it straight to short mid-wicket where Brook takes another sharp catch. Sri Lanka are now 202/6 as the golden arm of Jacks strikes again.
31.2
1
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Nicely flighted on middle, drops on the batter. Dunith Wellalage blocks it off the inner half of the blade towards mid-wicket and picks up a quick single.
31.3
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Slow and short, turning down leg. Rathnayake nudges it down through backward square leg for one more.
31.4
0
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Good length on middle and leg, angled in. Wellalage plays it with soft hands and drops it in front of square leg.
31.5
0
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Nicely bowled. Tossed up, a bit fuller and around off. This one turns away and beats the outside edge of Wellalage's blade.
31.6
1
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage
Short and outside off, Dunith Wellalage rocks back and taps it down to deep point for a single.
Till Now Score: 205/6
(32 Overs)
D Wellalage
2(4)
P Rathnayake
66(69)
W Jacks
7-0-36-2
Over 32 ·205 Runs
W
1
1
0
0
1
30.1
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Gets away with it, does Ahmed. A log hop around off, Rathnayake rocks back and pulls it straight to deep mid-wicket for a single.
30.2
0
Rehan Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva
Beaten! Tossed up, on a length and turning away from off. Rathnayake looks to drive but is beaten on the outside edge.
30.3
1
Rehan Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter one on middle, DDS punches it away wide of mid-wicket and picks up a single. There's a massive roar from the crowd as the 200 is now up for Sri Lanka.
30.4
1
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up on off, Rathnayake steps out and drills it down to long off for one more.
30.5
1
Rehan Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva
Nagging length, attacking the stumps. De Silva jams it out to mid off for a single.
30.6
0
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
A bit fuller and around off, nudged down in front of point.
Till Now Score: 202/5
(31 Overs)
P Rathnayake
65(68)
de Silva
9(15)
R Ahmed
1-0-4-0
Over 31 ·202 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
0
29.1
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Oh, just short of the bowler! Short, pitching it on off and spins it away from the batter. Rathnayake hangs back and pushes it to the left of the bowler, but the ball loops and dips toward the left of the bowler. Rashid puts a dive but the ball drops just short of him. It rolls away toward long off and the batter gets a single.
29.2
2
Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller, on middle, DDS mistimes his flick to deep square leg for a couple of runs.
29.3
0
Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva
Full, just outside off, Silva pushes it back to the bowler.
29.4
0
Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva
Full, outside off, Silva looks to sweep it but misses the connection.
29.5
1
Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva
Much fuller, on middle, DDS punches it to the left of the mid on fielder, but he does well to dive and makes a half stop. Single taken.
29.6
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Short and outside off, Rathnayake cuts it to deep cover for a single.
Till Now Score: 198/5
(30 Overs)
P Rathnayake
63(65)
de Silva
7(12)
A Rashid
7-0-39-1
Over 30 ·198 Runs
1
2
0
0
1
1
28.1
1
Jacob Bethell to Dhananjaya de Silva
Full, outside off, DDS sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
28.2
4
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! SHOT! Bethell drags his length back, just outside off. Rathnayake crouches a bit low and cuts late to guide it past the point fielder for four more runs.
28.3
0
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Short, outside off, Rathnayake looks to cut away, but underedges the ball.
28.4
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Fuller, on the stumps, Rathnayake punches it to cover for a single.
28.5
1
Jacob Bethell to Dhananjaya de Silva
Short, just outside off, DDS steers it to the left of the short third fielder. Rathnayake asks for the single and puts a dive at the end. The decision has been sent upstairs as Buttler gloves the ball and breaks the stump, but the third umpire flashes Not Out on the big screen, as Rathnayake is well inside the crease.
28.6
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Fuller, just outside off, Rathnayake charges down the track and drives it to long off for a single.
Till Now Score: 193/5
(29 Overs)
P Rathnayake
61(63)
de Silva
4(8)
J Bethell
3-0-14-0
Over 29 ·193 Runs
1
4
0
1
1
1
27.1
0
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on middle, turns it away. Rathnayake gets on his back foot and brings out his defence.
27.2
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
A touch fuller, on off, Rathnayake drives it to long off for a single.
27.3
1
Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva
Rashid drags his length back, just outside off, DDS punches it through cover for one.
27.4
2
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
FIFTY FOR RATHNAYAKE! Full-length delivery, around the pads of the batter. Rathnayake lunges and flicks it to deep square leg for a couple of runs to get his maiden half-century. It's a special day for this young lad, but he very well knows that the job is not done yet.
27.5
4
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat, but Rathnayake won't mind those runs! Short and outside off, Rathnayake looks to cut at it but gets the outside edge. The ball zips past the keeper and rolls away to the deep third fence for four runs.
27.6
0
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on off, Rathnayake eases it to point.
Till Now Score: 185/5
(28 Overs)
P Rathnayake
55(59)
de Silva
2(6)
A Rashid
6-0-34-1
Over 28 ·185 Runs
0
1
1
2
4
0
26.1
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Short, outside off, Rathnayake cuts it to sweeper cover for one.
26.2
0
Jacob Bethell to Dhananjaya de Silva
Short, on off, de Silva punches it to cover.
26.3
0
Jacob Bethell to Dhananjaya de Silva
Full, on middle, de Silva blocks it down the track.
26.4
0
Jacob Bethell to Dhananjaya de Silva
Full, on off, de Silva pushes it back to the bowler.
26.5
1
Jacob Bethell to Dhananjaya de Silva
On a good length and outside off, slapped away through point for a single.
26.6
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Floated up around off, Rathnayake eases it through cover-point and picks up another single.
Till Now Score: 177/5
(27 Overs)
P Rathnayake
48(54)
de Silva
1(5)
J Bethell
2-0-6-0
Over 27 ·177 Runs
1
0
0
0
1
1
25.1
0
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Fullish, on middle, Rathnayake presses on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.
25.2
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on middle and leg, Rathnayake flicks it to square leg for a single.
25.3
1
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Pitches it up, does Dawson, on off, Janith Liyanage drives it through cover for a single.
25.4
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
A touch short, on middle and off, Rathnayake drives it to long off for another single.
25.5
W
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
OUT! LIYANAGE IS RUN OUT! This is just what Sri Lanka didn't want. The miscommunication between the two batters has led to the fall of the fifth wicket. This is short of a length, just outside off, Janith Liyanage hangs back and pushes it with soft hands in front off the cover and calls for the single. Rathnayake at the non-striker's end sets off as well, but rejects the call late. By that time, Janith is halfway down the track and Harry Brook in the cover region, has all the time to throw it to Buttler and he dislodges the bails off the stumps.
25.6
0
Liam Dawson to Dhananjaya de Silva
Short, on middle, de Silva flicks it to mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 174/5
(26 Overs)
de Silva
0(1)
P Rathnayake
46(52)
L Dawson
7-0-40-0
Over 26 ·174 Runs
0
1
1
1
W
0
24.1
0
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Bethell starts off with a loopy ball on off stump. Rathnayake comes forward to smother the spin and jams it out to covers.
24.2
0
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, full and straight, Rathnayake eases it to cover-point.
24.3
1
Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake
Uppish but in the gap as well. Dragged length around off, bowler slower. This one grips, stops on the batter and turns away with extra bounce. Rathnayake ends up fencing it over the cover region for a single.
24.4
0
Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage
Flatter delivery at the stumps, blocked off.
24.5
2
Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage
Almost an action replay of the delivery from a couple of balls ago. Bethell fires it into the pitch and bowls it around off. The ball sticks in the pitch and turns away sharply. Liyanage has a tentative push at it and chips it over covers for a couple of runs.
24.6
0
Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage
Bowled flatter and around off, Liyanage rocks back to defend.
Till Now Score: 171/4
(25 Overs)
J Liyanage
21(34)
P Rathnayake
44(49)
J Bethell
1-0-3-0
Over 25 ·171 Runs
0
0
1
0
2
0
23.1
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Floated up around off, Liyanage lunges across to sweep but misses. There is an appeal for LBW but the impact seemed to be outside the line of off.
23.2
3
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
The bowler knew right away that there was a bit of glove involved. But Harry Brook has wasted a review here. Flat and full on middle and leg. Janith Liyanage gets inside the line to sweep but gets only a tickle on it. The ball rolls down to fine leg and the fielder from inside the ring manages to chase it down. The batters get three runs and it is sent upstairs for an LBW check. UltraEdge quickly confirms that the ball brushed the underside of the gloves. NOT OUT.
23.3
0
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Dragged length on middle and leg, Rathnayake gets right behind the line to block.
23.4
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up outside off, Rathnayake steps out and drills it down to long off for a single.
23.5
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Full and straight, Liyanage comes forward and clips it straight to mid-wicket.
23.6
2
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Darted in towards the pads, Liyanage hangs back and stabs it down through the backward square leg region for a couple of runs.
Till Now Score: 168/4
(24 Overs)
J Liyanage
19(31)
P Rathnayake
43(46)
L Dawson
6-0-37-0
Over 24 ·168 Runs
0
3
0
1
0
2
22.1
4
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Beautifully done. Flighted delivery outside off. Rathnayake steps down the track, keeps his shape and drives it against the turn through extra cover for a boundary.
22.2
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Good length around off, Rathnayake waits back and dabs it down to point for a run.
22.3
0
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage
Bowled flat and on middle, Liyanage nudges it across to the leg side.
22.4
1
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage
Fuller and around off, eased away towards for a quick single by Liyanage.
22.5
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Jacks comes around the wicket now and tosses it up on leg stump. Rathnayake nudges it down to square leg.
22.6
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, full and on off and middle. Rathnayake stays leg side of the ball and looks to go through the off side but the ball dips and turns in. Rathnayake ends up just pushig it out to covers.
Till Now Score: 162/4
(23 Overs)
P Rathnayake
42(44)
J Liyanage
14(27)
W Jacks
6-0-33-1
Over 23 ·162 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
21.1
0
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Flatter one on off and middle, nudged away to mid-wicket.
21.2
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Flighted ball turning into the pads, Rathnayake stays back and tucks it 'round the corner on the leg side for a single.
21.3
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Pushed through at the stumps, keeps low as well. Liyanage stays on the back foot and jams it out.
21.4
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Slightly shorter and outside off, Liyanage rocks back and cuts it hard but straight to the man at backward point.
21.5
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Nagging length on off, Janith blocks it off.
21.6
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Lovely delivery and Dawson gives away just a single in that over. Tossed up on off, this one grips and turns. Liyanage does well to nudge it away.
Till Now Score: 156/4
(22 Overs)
J Liyanage
13(25)
P Rathnayake
37(40)
L Dawson
5-0-31-0
Over 22 ·156 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
20.1
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, full and wide outside off. Rathnayake steps out ad smothers it away to covers.
20.2
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Fuller and at the stumps, Rathnayake comes forward and drives it down to long on for a single.
20.3
2
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage
Shortish length and outside off, Liyanage stays back and dabs it down behind point. Rehan Ahmed runs to his left in the deep and saves the boundary. Two taken.
20.4
1
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage
Shorter and turning into the batter, Liyanage goes deep in the crease and pulls it in front of square leg for a single.
20.5
3
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Risky but tidy work in the deep from Liam Dawson. Slow and drifted down leg, Rathnayake sits down and just paddles it down to fine leg. Dawson covers a lot of ground to his right and gets a right boot in to ssave the boundary. This time, the batters do get three runs.
20.6
0
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage
Oh, that nearly cut Janith Liyanage in half. On a good length, floated wide outside off. The ball turns back into the bodyline. Liyanage hops back and manages to get some bat on it.
Till Now Score: 155/4
(21 Overs)
J Liyanage
13(21)
P Rathnayake
36(38)
W Jacks
5-0-27-1
Over 21 ·155 Runs
0
1
2
1
3
0
19.1
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Flat and pitches it up, does Dawson, Janith Liyanage shimmies down the track and drives straight back to the bowler.
19.2
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Low full toss, on the stumps, Janith Liyanage tucks it to short mid-wicket.
19.3
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Full, on middle, Janith defends it on the leg side.
19.4
1
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Full-length delivery, on middle and leg, Janith Liyanage leans on the delivery and drives it to long on for a single.
19.5
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, fuller, just outside off, Pavan Rathnayake drives it to long off for a single.
19.6
2
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Fuller, around the pads of the batter. Janith Liyanage rolls his wrists to flick it to the right of the deep square leg fielder. Rehan Ahmed fumbles a bit, which allows the batter to take two runs with ease. Pavan Rathnayake wants a third one here, but sent back by his partner.
Till Now Score: 148/4
(20 Overs)
J Liyanage
10(18)
P Rathnayake
32(35)
L Dawson
4-0-30-0
Over 20 ·148 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
2
18.1
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Fullish, just outside off, Rathnayake drives it to long off for a single.
18.2
0
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Appeal for caught behind and Rashid is having a discussion to take the DRS, but Will Jacks opts against it. This is short of a length, just outside off, Janith Liyanage rocks back to cut it but he misses the connection. The replay after the delivery shows that there is no connection on that bat.
18.3
1
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Short, on middle, Janith pushes it to long on for a single.
18.4
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Short, on leg, Rathnayake flicks it to wide of mid-wicket for a single.
18.5
0
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Full, just outside off, Janith Liyanage defends on his front foot.
18.6
1
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Short, outside off, Janith Liyanage punches from his back foot to sweeper cover.
Till Now Score: 144/4
(19 Overs)
J Liyanage
7(13)
P Rathnayake
31(34)
A Rashid
5-0-26-1
Over 19 ·144 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
1
17.1
1
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Change of ends for Liam Dawson. He bowls it fuller, on off, Janith Liyanage drives it gently wide of cover for a single.
17.2
0
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
A touch short, just outside off, Rathnayake punches straight at the cover fielder.
17.3
1
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake
Full, on middle, Rathnayake drives it to long on for another single.
17.4
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
A tad fuller, just outside off, Janith Liyanage puhses it to cover.
17.5
2
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Short, on off and middle, Janith Liyanage pulls it aerially toward the right of the long off fielder and gets a couple of runs.
17.6
0
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage
Full, just outside off, Janith Liyanage eases it to point.
Till Now Score: 140/4
(18 Overs)
J Liyanage
5(9)
P Rathnayake
29(32)
L Dawson
3-0-26-0
Over 18 ·140 Runs
1
0
1
0
2
0
16.1
0
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Flat and fuller, on middle, Janith lunges and brings his willow to the front of his pad to defend it back to the bowler.
16.2
1
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Pitches it up, does Rashid, on off, Liyanage drives it through mid off for a single.
16.3
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Short on middle, Rathnayake clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
0
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Full, on middle, Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for no runs.
16.5
1
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Short, just outside off, Janith Liyanage punches it to long off for a single.
16.6
0
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Short of a length, around off, Rathnayake fends it to cover.
Till Now Score: 136/4
(17 Overs)
P Rathnayake
28(30)
J Liyanage
2(5)
A Rashid
4-0-22-1
Over 17 ·136 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
0
15.1
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Full-length delivery, around the pads of the batter. Pavan tucks it to square leg.
15.2
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Loopy, fuller, on off, turning in back. Pavan lunges and closes his willow to tucks it to sqaure leg.
15.3
2
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Short of a length, turning down the leg side. Rathnayake gets down on his one knee and paddles it toward the right of the deep fine leg fielder for a couple of runs.
15.4
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Short, on off, Rathnayake rocks back and pushes it to cover.
15.5
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Short again, on off, Rathnayake hangs back and pushes it to cover.
15.6
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Pitches it up, on middle, Pavan clips it to mid-wicket.
Till Now Score: 133/4
(16 Overs)
P Rathnayake
27(28)
J Liyanage
0(1)
W Jacks
4-0-20-1
Over 16 ·133 Runs
0
0
2
0
0
0
14.1
2
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Full and on the stumps, Rathnayake lunges and paddles it down to fine leg for a couple of runs.
14.2
4
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Nicely played. Tossed up outside off, Rathnayake skips down the pitch, holds his shape and lifts it wide of long off for a boundary.
14.3
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Quicker one, pushed through at the stumps. Rathnayake nudges it down to mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
0
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Tossed up on off, turning in. Asalanka manages to keep it out.
14.5
W
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a soft dismissal for the Sri Lankan skipper and he will be disappointed with himself. Adil Rashid drags the length short and gets the ball to turn in from outside off. Charith Asalanka rocks back to pull but ends up just slicing it to short mid-wicket. Harry Brook takes a simple catch and the hosts are now 131/4.
14.6
0
Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage
Tossed up, fuller, on middle, Janith gets on his front foot and defends it to the off side.
Till Now Score: 131/4
(15 Overs)
J Liyanage
0(1)
P Rathnayake
25(22)
A Rashid
3-0-19-1
Over 15 ·131 Runs
2
4
1
0
W
0
13.1
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Good length on leg, turning into the pads. Rathnayake presses back and taps it through backward square leg for a single.
13.2
1
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka
On a dragged length, angled in towards middle. The ball pitches and turns away a mile. Asalanka has to reach for it and he taps it through covers for one more.
13.3
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Rathnayake is safe. Flighted ball on the pads, turning down the leg side. Rathnayake leans ahead to push at it but is beaten on the inside edge. Jos Buttler whips of the bails and appeals for a stumping. The third umpire is called in. The replays show that Rathnayake had his leg planted firmly inside the crease when the bails went off. However, no wide is called either.
13.4
1
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Shortish length turning into the pads. Rathnayake nudges it dow to fine leg for a single.
13.5
0
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka
Floated up on middle, Charith Asalanka leans on to defend.
13.6
0
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka
Oh, that's some genuine turn from Will Jacks. Tossed up, full and around off, This one drifts in, draws Asalanka forward but then rips away after pitching and beats the outside edge by a mile.
Till Now Score: 124/3
(14 Overs)
C Asalanka
13(14)
P Rathnayake
18(19)
W Jacks
3-0-18-1
Over 14 ·124 Runs
1
1
0
1
0
0
12.1
2
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Flatter delivery around off, Charith Asalanka rocks back and punches it wide of deep cover, picking up a couple of runs.
12.2
1
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Flighted ball, slow and on leg. Asalanka nudges it down to backward square leg for a single.
12.3
0
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Bowled really slow, shorter as well and lands it on leg stump. The ball turns square but it is slow turn and Rathnayake is able to get right behind the line of the ball and make the block.
12.4
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up outside off, Rathnayake comes down the pitch, converts it into a full toss and eases it wide oflong off for a single.
12.5
0
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Floated up, a bit fuller and on off. Charith Asalanka lets the ball spin back in before blocking it off.
12.6
0
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Another leg-break, tossed up on off and middle. Asalanka lunges to defend.
Till Now Score: 121/3
(13 Overs)
C Asalanka
12(11)
P Rathnayake
16(16)
A Rashid
2-0-12-0
Over 13 ·121 Runs
2
1
0
1
0
0
11.1
0
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka
On a good length and around off, grips a bit. Charith Asalanka hangs back and nudges it down to short third.
11.2
0
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka
Tossed up, full and on off, Asalanka pushes it back to the bowler.
11.3
1
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka
Flatter, on middle, punched away through square covers for a single by Asalanka.
11.4
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Jacks stays around the wicket even to the right-hander. Bowls it fuller and on leg stump. Rathnayake blocks it off.
11.5
0
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
Nagging length on middle and leg, turns back in. Rathnayake thinks about stepping out but adjusts and blocks it of.
11.6
4
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Gets it away, does Rathnayake. Flatter delivery angled across off, Rathnayake hangs deep in the crease and nudges it really late, just past the keeper and the ball rolls away into the deep third fence. The ball actually flicked Jos Buttler's gloves.
Till Now Score: 117/3
(12 Overs)
P Rathnayake
15(14)
C Asalanka
9(7)
W Jacks
2-0-15-1
Over 12 ·117 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
4
10.1
0
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Nicely tossed up, around off. Rathnayake comes down the pitch and pushes it to covers.
10.2
0
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Loopy delivery, floated up around middle. Rathnayake steps out again, nearly yorks himself but adjusts and pushes it out to extra cover.
10.3
4
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Bowled from the front of the hand, drifted into the pads. Rathnayake tickles it down to fine leg and the ball runs away for a boundary.
10.4
1
Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake
Tossed up, full on off and middle, Rathnayake drives it along the turf to long off and turns the strike over.
10.5
2
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Flatter delivery around off, Asalanka waits back and taps the ball on its head. Gets it fine of short third and collects a couple of runs.
10.6
1
Adil Rashid to Charith Asalanka
Slow and short, turning a long way into the left-hander. Asalanka presses back and nudges it around the corner on the leg side for a quick single. 8 runs off Rashid's first over.
Till Now Score: 112/3
(11 Overs)
C Asalanka
8(4)
P Rathnayake
11(11)
A Rashid
1-0-8-0
Over 11 ·112 Runs
0
0
4
1
2
1
9.1
W
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the man in the deep and Jamie Overton gets another big wicket. Overton bangs it in short over middle. Pathum Nissanka leans back to take on the pull but gets it off the toe end of the blade. The ball travels flat and towards deep mid-wicket, where Tom Banton, who is fielding in place of Joe Root, takes a fine low catch. Nissanka departs for 50 off just 25 balls but Sri Lanka are now 3 down for 94.
9.2
4
Jamie Overton to Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Wow, the Lankan skipper has made his intentions clear. Full and angled in from around the wicket, Charith Asalanka leans on and plays a high-elbow cover drive, nailing it through covers for a boundary.
9.3
1
Jamie Overton to Charith Asalanka
Back of a length and angled into the batter. Asalanka tucks it off the hips behind square leg for a single
9.4
4
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake
FOUR! Slashed away for a boundary and the 100 is up for Sri Lanka. Short and a bit wide outside off, Rathnayake hangs back and throws his hands at it, slashing it between backward point and short third for a boundary. Also, according to Russel Arnold on-air, his is the first time that Sri Lanka have surpass 100 runs in the first 10 overs of an ODI game.
9.5
0
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake
Hard length in the channel, Rathnayake opens the face of the bat and taps it down to point.
9.6
1
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake
Dug in short and at the batter. Rathnayake pulls it behind square leg and picks up a single. Sri Lanka are 104/3 after 10 overs.
Till Now Score: 104/3
(10 Overs)
P Rathnayake
6(7)
C Asalanka
5(2)
J Overton
4-0-48-2
Over 10 ·104 Runs
W
4
1
4
0
1
8.1
6
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
SIX! That was begging to be hit. Curran digs it in short on leg stump, only manages to get it around waist-height. Nissanka goes deep into the crease and whacks the pull well over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
8.2
0
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
Slower one, full and pitching outside the line of leg stump. Nissanka fails to get it away.
8.3
1
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
Full and swinging back into the pads. Pathum Nissanka gets his hands out in front and clips it firmly in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
1
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Hard length, slanted across off. Rathnayake stays back and dabs it down to deep third for a single.
8.5
1
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
FIFTY up for Pathum Nissanka, in double-quick time as well. Fuller delivery outside off, eased on the up and to the left of covers for a single. This is Nissanka's 18th ODI half-century and he has lit this chase on fire so far.
8.6
0
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake
Good length in the channel, Rathnayake tentatively pushes it down into the off side.
Till Now Score: 94/2
(9 Overs)
P Rathnayake
1(4)
P Nissanka
50(24)
S Curran
3-0-24-0
Over 9 ·94 Runs
6
0
1
1
1
0
7.1
4
Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Up and over! Overton returns to the attack and bowls it a touch fuller on off. Mendis stays put and just hits through the line, hammering it over mid off for a boundary.
7.2
6
Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis
SIX! This is scrumptious hitting from the Lankan batters. Dug in short and around the hips, Kusal Mendis lays into the pull and nails it over deep backward square leg for a biggie.
7.3
1WD
Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis
WIDE! Full and fast, angled just down leg. Mendis will be disappointed not to get a tickle on it.
7.3
4
Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Oh, stop it! Short ball over off and middle, Kusal Mendis crouches down and nonchalantly ramps it back over the keeper's head for a boundary. 15 off the over and there are 3 balls left.
7.4
W
Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis
OUT! CAUGHT! 'Go hard or go home' - Kusal Mendis has employed that mantra and unfortunately, he has to walk back after a blistering start. Full and around off, Mendis looks to smash it over mid off but can't get under it. Mendis ends up going through with the shot and hammers it flat to mid off. Harry Brook takes a sharp catch to his right and Mendis departs for 20 (9). Sri Lanka are 85/2 after 7.5 overs and Jamie Overton is absolutely pumped with the wicket.
7.5
0
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake
Hard length in and around off, Rathnayake blocks it off.
7.6
0
Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake
A full-pitched delivery at the stumps, Rathnayake jams it down to mid on.
Till Now Score: 85/2
(8 Overs)
P Rathnayake
0(2)
P Nissanka
42(20)
J Overton
3-0-38-1
Over 8 ·85 Runs
4
6
1WD
4
W
0
0
6.1
4
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! That wasn't all that short. Dragged length on the stumps, Nissanka rocks back and hoicks it over the mid-wicket reion, picking up a boundary.
6.2
1
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
Quicker and fuller, just outside off. Driven wide of long off for a single.
6.3
0
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis
Full and outside off, shapes away a bit. Mendis blocks it to covers.
6.4
1
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis
Drifted into the pads. Mendis leans on and nudges it off the inside edge into the leg side and picks up a single.
6.5
0
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
Full and flat, lands it on off and middle. Nissanka plays it with soft hands to cover-point.
6.6
6
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Put away with disdain. Full again and at the stumps, Pathum Nissanka steps down the track and whacks it back over the bowler's head for a maximum. Nissanka has now moved into the 40s.
Till Now Score: 70/1
(7 Overs)
P Nissanka
42(20)
K Mendis
6(5)
L Dawson
2-0-22-0
Over 7 ·70 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
6
5.1
W
Will Jacks to Kamil Mishara
OUT! CAUGHT! Will Jacks strikes on his first ball! Jacks begins around the wicket to the left-hander and starts with a long hop outside off. Kamil Mishara backs away to cut but slices it towards backward point. Rehan Ahmed takes a simple catch over his head and Mishara has to depart for 22 (17). He will be gutted with that dismissal.
5.2
0
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis
Flighted ball, turning into middle and leg. Mendis nudges it down to backward square leg.
5.3
1
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis
Flighted again, full and straight. Kusal Mendis leans ahead and eases it through mid on for one.
5.4
4
Will Jacks to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Oh, that is a howler from Jacks. A rank long hop, floated well down the leg side. Nissanka rocks back and does well to reach it and manages to pull it through backward square leg for a boundary. The 50 is now up for Sri Lanka.
5.5
1
Will Jacks to Pathum Nissanka
Flatter delivery, pushed through at the stumps. Nissanka pushes it towards mid on for a run.
5.6
4
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Easy pickings for Mendis. Dropped short over middle, Mendis hops back and gets into a side-on stance before pulling it hard and just in front of square leg for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 58/1
(6 Overs)
K Mendis
5(3)
P Nissanka
31(16)
W Jacks
1-0-10-1
Over 6 ·58 Runs
W
0
1
4
1
4
4.1
4
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! More runs for Sri Lanka! Short of a length, just outside off, Nissanka cuts it late and toward the left of the backward point fielder for four more runs.
4.2
0
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
Short, just outside off, Nissanka cuts it to point.
4.3
1
Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka
Short, around off, Nissanka punches it to long off for a single.
4.4
0
Liam Dawson to Kamil Mishara
Short again, on middle, Mishara pushes it back to the bowler.
4.5
4
Liam Dawson to Kamil Mishara
FOUR! The flow of the bat after the shot is very neat from Mishara! Dawson drags his length back, just outside off. Mishara hangs on his back foot and punches it with the open face of the bat. The ball beats the left of the diving point fielder and races away toward the fence for four runs.
4.6
1
Liam Dawson to Kamil Mishara
Short, on leg, Mishara nudges it to right of square leg for a single.
Till Now Score: 48/0
(5 Overs)
K Mishara
22(16)
P Nissanka
26(14)
L Dawson
1-0-10-0
Over 5 ·48 Runs
4
0
1
0
4
1
3.1
4
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
FOUR! It's an exceptional start from the Sri Lankan openers! Fuller from Curran, on off, Mishara tees off over the mid off fielder to get four more runs.
3.2
1
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
On a hard length, just outside off, Mishara cuts it to deep point.
3.3
4
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! The crowd is loving it! On a good length, on the pads of the batter. Pathum Nissanka brings his willow to the front of his pads and rolls his wrists to flick it to the left of the short fine leg fielder for another boundary.
3.4
1
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
On a length, on middle, Nissanka swipes it to deep square leg for a single.
3.5
0
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
Pitches it up, on off and middle, Mishara leans on the delivery and drives it gently to the fielder in mid off.
3.6
4
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
FOUR! Change of pace, but the line of the delivery doesn't help the bowler in any way. This is a slower one from Curran, on a length, wide outside off. Mishara gets on his back foot and unleashes his cut shot through backward point. There is a fielder in the deep point region, but the ball beats him to his right.
Till Now Score: 38/0
(4 Overs)
K Mishara
17(13)
P Nissanka
21(11)
S Curran
2-0-15-0
Over 4 ·38 Runs
4
1
4
1
0
4
2.1
0
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
Fullish, on off, Nissanka pushes it cover.
2.2
0
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
A bit slower this time, much fuller, around the pads of the batter with a bit of outswinger which straightens the delivery. Nissanka taps it to the leg side.
2.3
0
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
On a length, on off, Nissanka eases it to cover.
2.4
6
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
SIX! This has gone miles away! Jamie Overton pitches it fuller again, on middle and leg. This time, Nissanka was ready as he loads his arm and swings hard at it to slog it over the mid-wicket fence for a massive six.
2.5
4
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Up and over! Good-length delivery on off and middle. Nissanka lofts it through the line, over the head of the bowler. The ball bounces away downtown for four more runs.
2.6
2
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
On a hard length, on off, Nissnaka steers it wide of deep third for a couple of runs.
Till Now Score: 24/0
(3 Overs)
P Nissanka
16(9)
K Mishara
8(9)
J Overton
2-0-23-0
Over 3 ·24 Runs
0
0
0
6
4
2
1.1
0
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length, on off, Nissanka hangs back and defends it to the left of the bowler.
1.2
1
Sam Curran to Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length, just outside off, Nissanka slaps it to deep cover for a single.
1.3
0
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
Pitches it up, on middle angling in, Mishara lunges to drive it through the line, but the ball shapes in and gets the inside edge. It rolls to the leg side.
1.4
0
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
On a hard length now, pitching it on middle and nipping it into the left-hander. Mishara looks to defend on his front foot but inner edges the ball onto the pad.
1.5
0
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
On a length, outside off, Mishara mistimes the punch to cover.
1.6
0
Sam Curran to Kamil Mishara
On a length, just outside off, angling in, Mishara pats it to short cover for another dot. A tidy start from Curran, only a single from it!
Till Now Score: 12/0
(2 Overs)
K Mishara
8(9)
P Nissanka
4(3)
S Curran
1-0-1-0
Over 2 ·12 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Sam Curran will operate from the other end.
0
An early change in the bowling. Liam Dawson comes in to replace Jamie Overton, who bowled just 2 overs up top.
0
Sri Lanka are flying here. They are 48/0 after five overs and at the same stage, England just had 17 runs on the board. Remember, it is a marathon, not a sprint, but it's always good to get a head start. Also, Will Jacks has now been tossed the ball.
0
Fall of the first wicket for the Lankans! Kusal Mendis comes in at number three.
0
Pavan Rathnayake is the new batter at the crease, replacing Kusal Mendis.
0
Sri Lanka lose their third wicket, and now both batters are new at the crease. The skipper, Charith Asalanka, walks up to the middle.
0
End of the Powerplay 1! Sri Lanka had an exceptional start, but the only thing that will disappoint them is the fall of wickets. Sri Lanka are 104 for 3 after the first 10 overs. Harry Brook can now have 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the 40th over. Also, Adil Rashid has been introduced into the attack.
0
Umpire's review for stumping! Wow, that's a lucky escape for Pavan Rathnayake. He is out of the crease and gets beaten, but Jos Buttler behind the stumps fails to glove it properly. The moment he took time to dislodge the stumps, Pavan got the time to get back.
0
Janith Liyanage is the new man in.
0
Drinks Break! An engrossing chase thus far but England will feel they are on top at the moment. Sri Lanka came out breathing fire with the bat and notched up 104 runs in the first 10 overs but lost 3 wickets as well. They are now 4 down and there's still a long way to go as they need 222 runs more to win. They need a big partnership here between Janith Liyanage and Pavan Rathnayake if they are to get close to the target. England would want more of the same. They have runs to play with, so they won't mind the batters playing a few more shots as that would provide opportunities for wickets.
0
Will Jacks (4-0-20-1) is back on.
0
Just when a stand was brewing, Sri Lanka have lost another wicket. Dhananjaya de Silva walks out to bat next.
0
Umpire's review for a run out appeal. Jos Buttler did well to collect the ball and whip of the bails but replays show that the dive saved Pavan Rathnayake. NOT OUT!
0
A slight halt in the play and it seems like Pavan Rathnayake is rehydrating himself. There's also a change of gloves for him.
0
Rehan Ahmed is all set to bowl his first over of the game.
0
Dunith Wellalage walks up next. Will he be able to anchor the inning with Rathnayake?
0
Drinks Break! Time for the final scheduled hydration break of the game and with just 14 overs left, this game is on a knife-edge. Sri Lanka need 128 runs in 84 balls, which isn't impossible by any means but they have already lost 6 wickets. England have done well to keep picking up wickets at regular intervals, but they haven't managed to blow the hosts out of the game just yet. Pavan Rathnayake is batting on 83 and he will be crucial to Sri Lanka's chances. Let's see if the hosts manage to pull off a miracle here or not. Also, Adil Rashid returns to the attack.
0
Into the final 10 overs we go, then. Sri Lanka have just lost a crucial 7th wicket and England will now also be allowed an extra fielder outside the inner ring. With that said, Wanindu Hasaranga comes out to bat at number 9 for Sri Lanka.
0
Sri Lanka are eight wickets down! Jeffrey Vandersay walks up to the center of the park.
0
England opt for a review for caught behind! The UltraEdge shows that the ball didn't clip the willow or the gloves, but it hit the forearm of the batter. The Onfield decision stands on. Not Out! England have no reviews left in their bank.
0
Sri Lanka still requires 83 runs off the last 7 overs now.
0
Slight halt as the batters are hydrating themselves with instant energies.
0
Asitha Fernando is the last batter in for Sri Lanka.
0
That's all, folks! It's a wrap from the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and England. Harry Brook collects the series-winning trophy and the English players pose for a team photo. A massive boost for them after a tough Ashes tour and they would love to take this momentum into the T20Is as well. Sri Lanka will square off against England again, as both teams look to get in final preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The three-match T20I series will be played in Pallekele starting Friday, the 30th of January. The first ball will be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT, but you can tune in a lot sooner to our build-up. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
0
0.1
3
Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka
Drama straight away! This is short, just outside off, Nissanka gets on his toes and pulls it flat. The ball flies just over Ben Duckett in the short mid-wicket region. He leaps up and extends his right arm but isn't able to get a good hand on it. The ball rolls away toward deep, but Dawson from mid on region chases back and flicks it just before it touches the boundary ropes. Three runs from the off the first ball of the chase.
0.2
4
Jamie Overton to Kamil Mishara
FOUR! SHOT! On a length, just outside off, Mishara drives at it through the gap in cover for four runs. Kamil Mishara is off the mark with that boundary.
0.3
0
Jamie Overton to Kamil Mishara
On a length, just outside off, Kamil looks to punch it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.4
0
Jamie Overton to Kamil Mishara
On a length, around off, Mishara dabs it to cover.
0.5
4
Jamie Overton to Kamil Mishara
FOUR! Streaky! Back of a length, just outside off, shaping it away. Mishara looks to punch it away, but gets nicked on the outside edge. The ball flies past the slip fielder and Mishara gets four runs.
0.6
0
Jamie Overton to Kamil Mishara
Back of a length, around off, Mishara cuts it to point.
Till Now Score: 11/0
(1 Overs)
K Mishara
8(5)
P Nissanka
3(1)
J Overton
1-0-11-0
Over 1 ·11 Runs
3
4
0
0
4
0