The English Cricket Team has won the match against Sri Lanka by 51 runs. The England vs Sri Lanka match was held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka.
The English Cricket Team managed to score 146 runs and lost nine wickets.
Before the match, England captain Harry Brook said, “We would have bowled as well. We’ll see how it plays early on and try to adapt. It’s a new stage, so we should be brave and take on the opposition, putting them under pressure. We had an amazing series here against them and can take a lot of confidence from having played here.”
In T20 World Cup history, the two teams have met six times, with England winning more matches.
England vs Sri Lanka: Players
Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kamil Mishara, 3. Kusal Mendis (wk), 4. Pavan Rathnayake, 5. Kamindu Mendis, 6. Dasun Shanaka (capt), 7. Dunith Wellelage, 8. Dushan Hemantha, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Dilshan Madushanka, 11. Dushmantha Chameera.
England: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Jos Buttler (wk), 3. Jacob Bethell, 4. Tom Banton, 5. Harry Brook (capt), 6. Sam Curran, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Liam Dawson, 9. Jamie Overton, 10. Jofra Archer, 11. Adil Rashid.
