• By Manik Sharma
  • Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:03 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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ENG vs SL: In a do-or-die contest in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, England found themselves in a precarious position as they were bowled out for a mere 156 runs against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

England faced fan banter after their dismal batting collapse against Sri Lanka, raising concerns about their fearless 'Bazball' style. The defending champions’ batting order struggled in the third consecutive game.

In the English side’s humiliating loss against Afghanistan, they were bowled out for 215 while chasing 285. They faced a record 229-run loss to South Africa, getting dismissed for a mere 170 runs.

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England’s performance hit rock bottom against Sri Lanka, as they managed a paltry 156 runs. Fans seized the opportunity to mock England's batting order with memes. One meme humorously depicted their batting strength as "Don't worry, I only look strong," while another satirically stated, "Our target is to not win."

England's campaign in the World Cup left fans questioning the once-dominant team's ability to live up to their fearless reputation, resulting in an array of memes and banter across social media.

Opting to bat after winning the toss, England had a promising start but their batsmen could not convert the start they got and the entire innings succumbed within 34 overs.

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The standout performance for England came from Ben Stokes, who managed to score 43 runs from 73 deliveries. Alongside him, Dawid Malan contributed 28 runs , and Jonny Bairstow added 30 runs.

Despite Stokes' effort, the rest of England's batting lineup collapsed like a domino effect. Joe Root and Jos Buttler missed out on an opportunity to anchor their innings in the crucial tie.

Moeen Ali and Stokes briefly steadied the innings, but Angelo Mathews struck again, leaving Stokes to partner with the lower-order batsmen. Ultimately, it was a collective failure for England's batters, unable to build partnerships effectively.

On the bowling front, Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara took three wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana secured two wickets.

Sri Lanka's bowlers dismantled England's batting lineup in 33.2 overs, putting the reigning champions' World Cup aspirations in jeopardy.