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ENG VS SL

3rd ODI, 27-Sep-2026

355/7 50.0 oversRun Rate: 7.1
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132/10 29.1 overs Run Rate: 4.54
England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs
England First Innings
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Liam Dawson(0 | 1)*
Jamie Overton(21 | 14)
A Fernando|9|0|64|3
049.649.6: Asitha Fernando to Liam Dawson, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Asitha Fernando goes bang-bang to end the innings, but England have ended wth a massive 355/7 on the board. Fernando gets the yorker spot-on, getting it to tail back into the toes. Liam Dawson is caught back on the crease and tries to jam it out but the ball hits the boot and goes on to castle into the stumps. Dawson goes for a golden duck, as Fernando ends with 3 wickets to his name.
6 Over | Run: 355/7 | Run Rate: 7.10
049.549.5: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, OUT! TIMBER! A consolation wicket for Asitha Fernando, as Jordan Cox walks back distraught with himself. Length ball on off, tailing back in a bit. Cox shuffles to the off side, sits down and looks to lap it down to fine leg. He is beaten for pace and the ball clips the top of the stumps. End of a fine knock from Cox, anjd he too gets a standing ovation from the crowd.
149.449.4: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, Full and swinging into the pads, flicked away firmly to deep mid-wicket for a run.
149.349.3: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, Back-of-the-hand slower ball. Cox steps out and goes after it, ending up miscuing it off the inside edge through backward square leg for a single.
449.249.2: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, FOUR! Cox has played a golden knock here, and up comes the 350 for England. Another yorker missed, and it turns out to be a low full toss on the pads. Cox swipes it away behind square leg for a boundary.
149.149.1: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, Pitched up on middle and leg, Overton clears the front leg and heaves it off the toe end of the bat. The ball goes on the bounce to the long on fielder and a single is taken.
248.648.6: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Asalanka recovers well in the end. Full and straight, swung away towards deep mid-wicket. The ball is dipping and Asalanka picks it very late, scampers through and puts in a late dive, put his body behind the line of the ball as the batters get back for two runs.
6 Over | Run: 348/5 | Run Rate: 7.10
448.548.5: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, FOUR! Another slower one, well outside off. Jordan Cox brings out the reverse, reaches for it and gets the reverse lap up and over short third, and very fine for a boundary.
248.448.4: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Pace off from Malinga, wide outside off. Cox goes after it, and ends up dragging it flat and back past the umpire for a couple of runs down the ground.
148.348.3: Eshan Malinga to Jamie Overton, Pitched fuller on middle and leg, reversing in. Overton leans ahead and chips it down to long on for another single.
148.248.2: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, A wide yorker, slings away from the batter. Cox reaches out and squeezes it to deep point for one more.
148.148.1: Eshan Malinga to Jamie Overton, Hard length around off, stabbed down wide of the bowler. Malinga scampers to his left and makes a half stop as the batters pick up a single.
647.747.6: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, SIX! That's skillful from Jordan Cox, and up comes the 50-run stand between these two. Fernando misses the mark, serving a full toss on middle and leg. Cox sits down and gets inside the line, lapping it flat over fine leg for a biggie. 20 off the over.
7 Over | Run: 337/5 | Run Rate: 7.02
147.647.5: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, Fernando keeps the length full, attacking off stump now. Overton drives it down to long off for a single.
247.547.4: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, Yorker length at the batter, Overton gets forward and knocks it through wide mid on, pinching another comfortable couple of runs. A fourth double in this over.
247.447.4: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, No ball! Things are going from bad to worse for Sri Lanka. Full and straight again, jammed down to long on for a couple of runs more. Asitha has now overstepped, a Free Hit will now follow. Already 11 off the over.
447.347.3: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, FOUR! That is shocking from Charith Asalanka. A low full toss on leg stump, Jamie Overton heaves across the line again, hitting it along the turf and in between long on and deep mid-wicket. Asalanka gets around to his right and goes down with the right hand, but it slips through and rolls into the fence.
247.247.2: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, Full and straight, Overton heaves it away wide of long on for two more runs.
247.147.1: Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton, Fernando gets the yorker in on middle and leg. Overton gets the front leg out and jams it wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
446.646.6: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, FOUR! That's poor from Malinga now. Knee-height full toss, angling down leg. Cox just helps it down to long leg and collects four runs. England are 317/5, with three overs still to play, and this is turning into a very big score given the pitch and conditions.
6 Over | Run: 317/5 | Run Rate: 6.74
246.546.5: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Just over the infield. Full toss on off, Cox plays the reverse lap, getting it over the short third region for a couple of runs.
146.446.4: Eshan Malinga to Jamie Overton, DROPPED! Janith Liyanage has put down a straightforward chance here. Full and straight, Overton makes a bit of room and smears it straight down the throat of the man at long on, but Liyanage shells it. A single is taken.
146.346.3: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, A welcome return to the ODI side for Jordan Cox, who brings up his maiden FIFTY in the format. Full ad on the pads, clipped away to deep square leg for a single. Cox has done well to turn a scratchy start into something very meaningful.
146.246.2: Eshan Malinga to Jamie Overton, Full and outside off, this one tails away a bit. Overton squeezes it square into the off side for one more run.
146.146.1: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Pitched up, full and on off, hit away down to long off for a single.
145.645.6: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Oh, a collision between the batters, who have a laugh about it as well. On middle and leg, worked away through mid-wicket for one. Cox and Overton collide as both are ball-watching and Cox is nearly pushed back a few feet. Overton is a big unit, and thankfully, he didn't take out his partner here.
6 Over | Run: 307/5 | Run Rate: 6.67
045.545.5: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Nicely drifted into middle and leg, grips a bit. Cox leans on to flick but gets a leading edge back down the pitch.
445.445.4: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, FOUR! Cox gets it fine enough. Flighted ball wide of the off stump, Cox brings out the reverse and drags it to the left of short third for a boundary.
145.345.3: Sachindu Colombage to Jamie Overton, Floated up, landing it just outside the line of leg stump. Overton works it 'round the corner on the leg side for one.
145.245.2: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Drifted into the pads, worked away with soft hands into the leg side for one. Colombage does well to run after it and stop any attempt at the second run.
245.145.1: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, A direct hit might have been interesting, but Kusal Mendis wanted the throw at his end. Short on middle, Cox rocks back and punches it down through mid-wicket. The batters speed across for the second run as the shy at the bowler's end is missed. 300 UP FOR ENGLAND.
144.644.6: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Malinga goes back to the yorker, attacking the toes this time. Cox jams it down behind square leg for a single. 11 off that over.
6 Over | Run: 298/5 | Run Rate: 6.62
444.544.5: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, FOUR! Pace off, but it's been punished. Slower one, full and wide outside off. Coxis able to extends his arms and powers it away to the right of sweeper cover for a boundary.
044.444.4: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, That's bang on the money from Malinga. Right in the blockhole, on off, Cox exposes his stumps a bit and digs it out to backward point.
444.344.3: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, FOUR! Another full toss, slinging into the legs. Joe Root whips it away perfectly between the fielders at long on and deep mid-wicket, picking up a boundary.
144.244.2: Eshan Malinga to Jamie Overton, Good length on off, a hint of tail back into the right-hander. Overton plays it late, knifing it down to backward point for a run.
144.144.1: Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Malinga right away looks for the reverse-swinging yorker, but ends up bowling a full toss. Cox punches it down to the right of mid off, where the fielder dives in and makes a goof stop, keeping it down to a single.
043.743.6: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, OUT! CAUGHT! Sachindu Colombage strikes again, breaking a budding partnership between Will Jacks and Jordan Cox. Colombage drags the length back, attacking off and middle. Will Jacks goes deep in the crease to pull but the ball holds in the and Jacks completely miscues his shot. The ball gets sliced up wide of extra cover, where Charith Asalanka runs back to his right and pouches it safely.
7 Over | Run: 287/5 | Run Rate: 6.52
143.643.5: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Tossed up on off, Cox gets well foward and stabs it down the pitch, getting it past the diving bowler, to his left and for a single.
143.543.4: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, Flatter one around off, smacked away off the back foot to deep cover for a single.
043.443.3: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, Floated up on middle, drifting in a bit. Jacks gets a bit forward and pushes it to the left of the bowler.
043.343.3: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, WIDE! Short and spilled down the leg side. Jacks misses the pull.
343.243.2: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, A flighted leg-break, wide of the off stump. Cox looks to cut but gets more of an outside edge. The ball spins away past the short third fielder, but Dunith Wellalage does well to chase it down. Three taken.
243.143.1: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, A tad shorter on off, angling back in. Cox presses back and just dabs it through the vacant space at mid-wicket, picking up a couple of quick runs.
042.642.6: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, Full and on off, jammed back to the bowler. 15 off the over.
6 Over | Run: 279/4 | Run Rate: 6.49
442.542.5: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, FOUR! A bit edgy, but it's another boundary for Jacks. Darted in with the arm, just outside off. Jacks backs away and slashes at it, edging it fine of short third for four more runs.
642.442.4: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, SIX! Will Jacks on the charge! Slower and wider from Dunith, right in the arc. Jacks extends the arms and thwacks it over long off for a biggie now.
442.342.3: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, FOUR! That's been pummeled to the fence. Good length on middle, Jacks rocks back and powers it away between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.
142.242.2: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, Floated up on off, drifting in. Cox steps out to go big but shanks it down to long on for just a single.
042.142.1: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, Bowled with a round-arm, angled into middle. Cox plays it back to the bowler.
241.641.6: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, An easy two this time around. Dragged length on middle and leg, sitting up for the batter. Jacks gets up on his toes and punches it down between long on and deep mid-wicket for a brace.
6 Over | Run: 264/4 | Run Rate: 6.29
141.541.5: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Angled into the pads, tucked away off the back foot through mid-wicket for one. Cox looks for the second run, but Jacks says no.
141.441.4: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, Nagging length around off, drifts it a bit. Jacks backs away and pushes it through covers for a single.
041.341.3: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, A flighted ball, wide outside off, enticing the batter to go after it. Jacks goes hard at it but gets it off the inside half of the blade and back to the bowler. Sachindu Colombage takes a blow on the spinning finger while making the stop. That'll sting for a bit.
041.241.2: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, Another one that is bowled flat and from the front of the hand. A bit full and darts back into middle. Jacks hangs back to defend.
141.141.1: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Sliding on from the front of the hand, and into the pads. Cox rocks back and pushes it through mid on for one.
240.640.6: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, Very full, drifted into the toes. Jacks looks to clear the front leg and swing it leg side, but gets a leading edge that goes over the leaping fielder at extra cover. Jacks also picks up two runs.
6 Over | Run: 259/4 | Run Rate: 6.32
040.540.5: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, Quick and flat, into the pads. Jacks fails to get it away.
140.440.4: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, Floated up outside off, driven past covers for a single.
040.340.3: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, FOUR BYES! That's big turn. Nicely looped up on the fifth stump line, dips on the batter as well. Cox looks to drive but is beaten by the turn andbounce and so is the keeper. The ball rolls away into the deep third fence.
140.240.2: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, Tossed up on middle and leg, Jacks with a swipe across the line to the left of deep mid-icket, only for a single.
040.140.1: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, A better throw and Jordan Cox would have been gone for all money. Flatter and around off, punched away towards cover-point. The batters set off for the single, but Jacks sends Cox back pretty late. However, Cox survives.
039.639.6: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Good length on the pads, flatter too. Cox fails to flick it away.
6 Over | Run: 251/4 | Run Rate: 6.28
039.539.5: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Another reverse sweep that doesn't work out. Cox shows his cards early and Colombage drags the length back, angling it into leg. Cox angles it down to short third.
139.439.4: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, Flatter one on the pads, dabbed away behind square leg for a single.
039.339.3: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, A half-hearted appeal for LBW, but that's struck Jacks outside the line of off stump. Tossed up around off, Jacks goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the front pad.
039.239.2: Sachindu Colombage to Will Jacks, Beauty! Fullish length, drifts in, but then grips and turns away. Will Jacks tries to put up a forward defence but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
139.139.1: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Floated up outside off, Cox brings out the reverse sweep, taking it on the full and angling it down to deep third for a run. 250 up now for England.
238.638.6: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, The call is for two and they get it with ease. Short again, and outside off. Jordan Cox slaps it down to the right of sweeper cover for two runs.
6 Over | Run: 249/4 | Run Rate: 6.38
138.538.5: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, Fractionally shorter around off, Cox waits back well before cutting it hard towards deep backward point for just a single.
238.438.4: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, A slider from Dunith, on middle. Cox looks to drive but gets it off the inside edge and past short fine leg for a brace.
138.338.3: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, Full again, a bit straighter and this is driven down to long off for a single.
038.238.2: Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, Fuller one, darted in a bit on off stump. Will Jacks strokes it away to extra cover.
138.138.1: Dunith Wellalage to Jordan Cox, Good length around off, cut away off the back foot and behind point for a single.
037.637.6: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, OUT! CAUGHT! Sachindu Colombage does get rewarded for some probing bowling, but it is Tom Banton who walks back to a standing ovation from the Oval crowd. Colombage flattens it up a bit, bowling it full and straight. Banton makes room to swing it down the ground, but doesn't quite get under the ball, hitting it flat towards long off. Eshan Malinga takes a good catch to his left, drawing the curtains on a fantastic knock.
6 Over | Run: 242/4 | Run Rate: 6.37
437.537.5: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, FOUR! That is a top shot. Tossed up on off, Banton backs away nice and early, lofting it high and with the spin over covers for another boundary. There's a huge gap between the fielder at long off and deep point.
437.437.4: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, FOUR! Banton doesn't miss out on this occasion. A dipping full toss on middle and leg, Banton swings it off the toe-end of the blade and wide of the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
137.337.3: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Fuller and straighter, driven wide of mid on for a quick single.
037.237.2: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Dragged length on off, Cox goes for the reverse but is beaten by the bounce this time, wearing it on the arm.
237.137.1: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Uppish but safe! Flighted ball outside off, turning away. Cox leans on to drive but slices it to the right of the cover-point fielder. The ball spins away to the left of sweeper cover, allowing the batter to come back for the second run.
036.636.6: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Asitha gets away with a loose delivery here. A full toss, sliding into the pads, Banton clips it straight to mid-wicket.
6 Over | Run: 231/3 | Run Rate: 6.24
136.536.5: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, Good length on the pads, whipped down to fine leg for a single.
636.436.4: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, SIX! In the arc, Jordan Cox swings it deep into the stands. This will make him feel at ease. Pitched up in the slot around middle, Cox hits through the line and launches it over long on for a biggie.
036.336.3: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, Should have been put away, but instead, the pressure grows on Cox. Short and wide, Cox stands tall and lays into it, but smacks it down to point.
036.236.2: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, A shout for LBW, but it is turned down. The bowler isn't all that interested in a review, and neither is the keeper. Length again, darted back in from outside off. Cox walks down the pitch to flick it leg side but misses and gets hit on the pad. Asitha felt this was going over and Ball Tracking later on confirms the same.
036.136.1: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, Length ball on off, slides nicely onto the blade. Jordan Cox stays upright and plays a sweet drive but hits it straight to extra cover.
135.635.6: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, A good shot for one. Floated up on off and middle, and it is another leg break. Cox brings out the reverse and brooms it down to deep backward point for just a single. A probing comeback over by Colombage.
6 Over | Run: 224/3 | Run Rate: 6.22
135.535.5: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Good length, angled into the stumps. Banton goes for the reverse sweep but gets a top edge straight into the badge of the helmet. The ball goes to backward point for a single. The physio is also out perform a mandatory concussion test, and thankfully, Banton is fine.
335.435.4: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, That's a brute of a delivery. Tossed up on middle, dipping on the batter. Cox is drawn forward and then beaten by the big turn. The ball does take a feather of an outside edge and goes past the keeper towards deep third and the batters pick up three runs. UltraEdge later shows that the ball missed everything.
035.335.3: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Oh, now it misses the leg stump. A leg-break on a good length, but it slides through. Cox looks to drive but is beaten on the inside edge as the ball goes over the leg stump.
035.235.2: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Consistent turn now on this pitch. Slower one, floated down leg, turning back into the pads. Cox fails to flick it away.
035.135.1: Sachindu Colombage to Jordan Cox, Ooh, that's grazed the outside of the off stump. Slightly into the deck, turning away from middle. Jordan Cox goes back and across to punch it through cover but is well beaten.
134.634.6: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, Good length, on off, Jordan Cox punches it to cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
6 Over | Run: 219/3 | Run Rate: 6.26
034.534.5: Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, Angling in, on middle, Jordan Cox blocks it back to the bowler.
034.434.4: Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, OUT! TAKEN! A much-needed breakthrough for Sri Lanka. Full and on middle, Harry Brook makes room and looks to loft it but gets it high on his bat. The ball carries towards mid off. Dunith Wellalage runs back and takes a fine catch. The partnership is finally broken.
434.334.3: Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, FOUR! This is starting to become a real problem for Sri Lanka! Short and outside off, Harry Brook makes room and carves it over backward point for a boundary. A 150-run partnership comes up between this duo now.
034.234.2: Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Slower one, on middle, Harry Brook tucks it to mid-wicket.
034.134.1: Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Angling in, on off, Harry Brook cuts it to point.
433.633.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, FOUR! That's a huge over, as 22 runs come off it. Full and outside off, Tom Banton latches onto it and slashes it over extra covers for a boundary. This is some hitting from Tom.
6 Over | Run: 214/2 | Run Rate: 6.29
633.533.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Banton now! Full and outside off, Tom Banton picks it well and hammers it over long off for yet another six.
633.433.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, SIX! That's a huge six! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Tom Banton stands tall and powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 200 comes up for England.
133.333.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Much fuller, on off, Harry Brook taps it to mid on for a single.
433.233.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, FOUR! Edgy! Short and outside off, Harry Brook looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.
033.133.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Down the leg side, Tom Banton looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls to the left of the keeper. They collect a leg bye.
432.732.6: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, FOUR! That was stand and deliver! Shortish, outside off, Harry Brook stays back and slaps it powerfully over extra covers for a boundary.
7 Over | Run: 192/2 | Run Rate: 5.82
032.632.6: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Wide! Way outside off, Harry Brook leaves it alone. Wided.
132.532.5: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, A bit short, on off, Tom Banton punches it to cover for a single.
432.432.4: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, FOUR! Hundred up for Tom Banton! This is his first ODI hundred. Full and outside off, Banton charges forward and drills it through extra covers for a boundary. A magnificnet knock from him.
132.332.3: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Tossed up, outside off, Harry Brook chips it over mid off for a single.
232.232.2: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Much fuller, outside off, Harry Brook drives it through covers for a brace.
432.132.1: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, FOUR! That is in the gap! A bit short, outside off, Harry Brook latches onto it and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
031.631.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Angling in, on off, Tom Banton taps it to point.
6 Over | Run: 175/2 | Run Rate: 5.47
131.531.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Back of a length, outside off, Harry Brook guides it towards third man for a single.
031.431.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Good length, on middle, Harry Brook blocks it back to the bowler.
431.331.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, FOUR! That's a powerful shot! Length and outside off, Harry Brook charges forward and slams it through point for a boundary.
031.231.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Much fuller, on leg, Harry Brook pushes it to mid on.
131.131.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Full and on leg, Tom Banton flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
030.630.6: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, Flighted up, on leg, Harry Brook blocks it back to the bowler.
6 Over | Run: 169/2 | Run Rate: 5.45
030.530.5: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Slightly down the leg side, Tom Banton looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
430.430.4: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, FOUR! That is impressive from Banton! Full and on middle, Tom Banton picks it well and plays a reverse sweep through point for a boundary. A 100-run partnership comes up between this duo now.
030.330.3: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Flatter, on leg, Tom Banton blocks it to mid on.
630.230.2: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, SIX! This is brilliant from Banton! Full and on middle, Tom Banton changes his stance and plays a reverse sweep over backward point for a flat six.
130.130.1: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, Flatter, on leg, Harry Brook flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
129.629.6: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Much fuller, on off, Harry Brook taps it to backward point for a single.
6 Over | Run: 157/2 | Run Rate: 5.23
129.529.5: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Fullish, on off, Tom Banton eases it to short third for a single.
629.429.4: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, SIX! 150 comes up for England! A bumper, on leg, Tom Banton reads it well and pulls it high over deep backward square leg for a huge six.
129.329.3: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Fifty up for Harry Brook! His 8th half century in the ODIs. Angling in, on off, Harry Brook guides it to third man for a single.
129.229.2: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Nice and full, on off, Tom Banton drills it to mid off for just a single.
029.129.1: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Shaping in, on off, Tom Banton blocks it to cover.
228.628.6: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, Slower again, on leg, Harry Brook flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
6 Over | Run: 147/2 | Run Rate: 5.07
028.528.5: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, Tossed up, on middle, Harry Brook lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
128.428.4: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Full and straight, Tom Banton knocks it down the ground for a single.
128.328.3: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, A tad fuller, on leg, Harry Brook flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
628.228.2: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, SIX! Harry Brook moves to 46 now! Fullish, on off, Harry Brook gets down on one knee and slogs it powerfully over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands. That's a fabulous shot.
128.128.1: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, A bit short, on off, Tom Banton cuts it to point for a single.
027.627.6: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Much fuller, on off, Harry Brook taps it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 136/2 | Run Rate: 4.86
027.527.5: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, A hint of inward movement, on off, Harry Brook fends it to point.
127.427.4: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Good length, on off, Tom Banton looks to flick it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards short third for a single.
127.327.3: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Shaping in, on leg, Harry Brook tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
027.227.2: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Angling in, on off, Harry Brook fends it to cover.
427.127.1: Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, FOUR! That's a powerful shot! Back of a length, on leg, Harry Brook swivels and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.
426.626.6: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, FOUR! A good shot from Banton! Fullish, on leg, Tom Banton gets low and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.
6 Over | Run: 130/2 | Run Rate: 4.81
026.526.5: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Slightly down the leg side, Tom Banton looks to block it but wears it on his pads. 
026.426.4: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Too full, on off, Tom Banton reverse sweeps it to backward point. Pressure is building on Banton now.
026.326.3: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Quicker, on leg, Tom Banton fends it to the keeper. Dot. 
026.226.2: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Much fuller, on off, Tom Banton reverse sweeps it to backward point.
126.126.1: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, A bit short, on off, Harry Brook knocks it to mid on for a single.
125.625.6: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Back of a length, on leg, Harry Brook pulls it through square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 125/2 | Run Rate: 4.81
025.525.5: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Slows it up, on off, Harry Brook taps it to short third.
625.425.4: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, SIX! Brook takes the aerial route now! Full and outside off, Harry Brook takes a step forward and powers it high and over long off for a huge six.
425.325.3: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Brook! Full and outside off, Harry Brook latches onto it and chips it over extra covers for yet another boundary. A 50-run partnership comes up between this duo now.
425.225.2: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, FOUR! That's a cracking shot! Back of a length, on leg, Harry Brook swivels and pulls it powerfully through backward square leg for a boundary.
225.125.1: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Good length, on leg, Harry Brook tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
024.624.6: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Flatter, outside off, Tom Banton cuts it to point.
6 Over | Run: 108/2 | Run Rate: 4.32
224.524.5: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Turning in, on middle, Tom Banton looks to block it but misses and wears it on his pads. A loud appeal but turned down. Kusal Mendis sends it upstairs to have a check. Ultra Edge shows a slight spike. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT. They collect two runs.
024.424.4: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Much fuller, on middle, Tom Banton pushes it to cover.
124.324.3: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, Flatter, on leg, Harry Brook flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
024.224.2: Sachindu Colombage to Harry Brook, Quicker, on off, Harry Brook punches it to cover.
124.124.1: Sachindu Colombage to Tom Banton, Short, on off, Tom Banton knocks it to mid off for a single.
023.723.6: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Full and straight, Harry Brook knocks it to mid on.
7 Over | Run: 104/2 | Run Rate: 4.33
123.623.5: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Angling in, on off, Tom Banton flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
123.523.4: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Hits the deck hard, on leg, Harry Brook looks to scoop it but the ball hits his glove as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They collect a single. A stifled appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
023.423.3: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Length and outside off, Harry Brook taps it to point.
023.323.2: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Angling in, on off, Harry Brook blocks it to mid off.
023.223.2: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Wide! Down the leg side, Harry Brook looks to scoop it but misses.
423.123.1: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, FOUR! That's a powerful shot! Full and outside off, Harry Brook reaches out to it and drives it powerfully through covers for a boundary. 100 comes up for England.
422.622.6: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, FOUR! A much-needed boundary for England! Flatter, on middle, Tom Banton changes his stance and plays a reverse sweep but backward point for a boundary.
6 Over | Run: 97/2 | Run Rate: 4.22
022.522.5: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Fullish, on leg, Tom Banton digs it back to the bowler.
122.422.4: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Much fuller, on off, Harry Brook knocks it to mid off for a single.
022.322.3: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Quicker, on off, Harry Brook plays a reverse sweep towards backward point.
022.222.2: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Fired in, on off, Harry Brook pushes it to cover.
022.122.1: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, A bit short, on off, Harry Brook cuts it to point.
121.721.6: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Shaping in, on off, Harry Brook guides it to third man for a single.
7 Over | Run: 92/2 | Run Rate: 4.18
021.621.6: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Wide! Down the leg side, Harry Brook looks to scoop it but misses.
221.521.5: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Fullish, on leg, Harry Brook flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
021.421.4: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, A tad fuller, on leg, Harry Brook flicks it to mid-wicket.
121.321.3: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Slows it up, on middle, Tom Banton eases it to long on for a single.
021.221.2: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Good length, on off, Tom Banton punches it to cover.
021.121.1: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Angling in, on off, Tom Banton knocks it to mid off.
020.620.6: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Was there an edge? Flatter, outside off, Harry Brook looks to cut it but misses. The keeper fails to catch it. A maiden from Dunith Wellalage. The reply later shows a spike. So this will also go down as a dropped catch.
6 Over | Run: 87/2 | Run Rate: 4.14
020.520.5: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Make it five dots! Full and straight, Harry Brook fends it back to the bowler. The pressure is building...
020.420.4: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Four dots in a row! Flatter, on off, Harry Brook cuts it to point.
020.320.3: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Fullish, outside off, Harry Brook drives it to extra cover.
020.220.2: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Flatter, on the stumps, Harry Brook eases it to cover again.
020.120.1: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Fired in, on off, Harry Brook punches it to cover.
019.619.6: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Short of a length and around off, Banton rises back up with the bounce and nudges it down to cover-point.
6 Over | Run: 87/2 | Run Rate: 4.35
019.519.5: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Good length on off, blocked off by Banton.
019.419.4: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, A bit of a slingy delivery, pushed into the front pad. Banton looks to lean on and flick but the ball's seam bites into the deck a bit and ends up inducing a leading edge.
019.319.3: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Full-pitched delivery, in the channel outside off, and this one goes straight on with the arm. Banton leaves it alone.
119.219.2: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Bnaged in a bit shorter on off, Brook hangs back and angles it down to deep third, collecting a single.
019.119.1: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Full of a good length, on off, this one fades back in late. Brook stays solid in defence.
218.618.6: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Quick and flat, wide of the off stump. Banton scythes it off the back foot and to the left of the fielder at deep point for a couple of uns.
6 Over | Run: 86/2 | Run Rate: 4.53
018.518.5: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Tossed up, in and around off, blocked off by Banton.
418.418.4: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, FOUR! Marvellous from Banton. Good length around off, Banton stays back and gets his hands through the ball, nailing it in front of covers for a boundary.
118.318.3: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Short and on off, hit away off the back foot to the man at deep point yet again for a single. Also, the on-air commentators are noticing that the Lankan fielders are firing the throws from the deep into the turf. Probably trying to scuff up the ball for some reverse swing later on.
118.218.2: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Flighted ball, lands it outside off. Banton doesn't pick the length quite well and rocks onto the back foot to a fairly full one, but manages to hit it square through point for one more.
118.118.1: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, A bit shorter and outside off, cut away through the point region for a single.
117.617.6: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, A shorter one to end with. Brook clips it off the hips to deep square leg for another single. England are 77/2 after 18 overs, scoring at just 4.27 runs an over right now.
6 Over | Run: 77/2 | Run Rate: 4.28
117.517.5: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Bowled from a bit wider on the crease, into the deck and angled onto the stumps. The ball doesn't rise much and Banton plays it through wide mid on for a single.
017.417.4: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Full of a good length, and attacking the off stump. Banton blocks it with an angled bat, and the ball rolls to point.
117.317.3: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Good length again, sliding back in. Brook uses the wrists to maneuver it down to fine leg for a single.
017.217.2: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Hard length, in line with the stumps. Brook stays back and dabs it down to short mid-wicket.
017.117.1: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Full and straight, shaping back into the pads. Brook flicks it to the man in front of square leg.
016.616.6: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Tossed up at the stumps, Banton blocks it off.
6 Over | Run: 74/2 | Run Rate: 4.35
116.516.5: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Fractionally shorter around off, punched away off the back foot to deep cover for one.
016.416.4: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Half an appeal for LBW, but that's easily sliding down leg. The arm ball now, full on middle and angling in sharply. Brook looks to block down the line but is beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the pads.
016.316.3: Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Nagging length around off, pushed through flatter as well. Brook hangs back and jabs it to the off side.
116.216.2: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Floated fuller and around off, Banton shows the full face of the blade and pushes it towards extra cover for a single.
016.116.1: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Wellalage throws it wide of the off stump, giving it a lot of air. Banton watchfully smothers it behind point.
115.615.6: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, On the pads again, angling down leg. Banton wrists it away to deep square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 72/2 | Run Rate: 4.50
015.515.5: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Fuller one darted into the pads, clipped away to wide mid on.
215.415.4: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Tom Banton goes back-to-back as he brings up his FIFTY. Shorter in length and outside of, Banton stands tall and forces it away in front of point for a couple of runs. Banton will now be eager to go on and get his maiden ODI ton.
015.315.3: Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, Full of a good length, shaping it in towards middle and leg. Banton gets halfway forward and pushes it out to mid on.
115.215.2: Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Hard length over middle, angling it in. Harry Brook tucks it down through mid-wicket and picks up a single.
015.115.1: Janith Liyanage to Joe Root, OUT! LBW! Janith Liyanage begins with a bang. He starts with a length ball, pushing it into the stumps from a straightish line. Joe Root walks inside the line to flick it away but misses it completely, and gets beaten on the inside edge and is struck on the front pad. A big shout for LBW, but it's been turned down. Kusal Mendis does review it, though. The third umpire has a look at it. Nothing on UltraEdge, and there are three reds on Ball Tracking. The on-field decision is overturned and Root's struggle at the crease comes to an end. A very rare occasion where Root ends the entire English summer without a century to his name across all formats of the game.
014.614.6: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Nicely looped up, outside off, and this one just turns a bit. Banton plays it with the turn to cover-point.
6 Over | Run: 68/1 | Run Rate: 4.53
014.514.5: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Flighted ball, full and on off, Banton eases it to the left of the bowler.
114.414.4: Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, Floated up on the stumps, clipped away wide of the silly mid on fielder for another single.
114.314.3: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Dragged length around off, angled in with the arm. Banton backs away and stabs it down past point for a single.
014.214.2: Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Flatter this time, on off, Banton reverse-sweeps it well but straight to the point fielder.
114.114.1: Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, Finally, Root manages to break the cycle and gets a single. Tossed up, full and outside off, stroked away to deep cover for one.
013.613.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Full ball, just outside off, Banton eases the drive straight to the cover fielder. Only the big hit in the over, and England need to improve their current strike rotation.
6 Over | Run: 65/1 | Run Rate: 4.64
013.513.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Excellent length again, just a fraction short of good length, and the ball seams back into the right-hander. Banton stays back and blocks it late with soft hands.
013.413.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Pitched on a good length, slanted back in from outside off. Banton gets a big stride out and defends it to point.
013.313.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Short again and outside off, angled in. Banton looks to slap it square on the off side but ends up chopping it back onto the deck.
613.213.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, SIX! That's flown into the stands. Shorter in length, offering some width outside off. Tom Banton gets on his toes and plays the upper cut, nailing it over deep third for a biggie.
013.113.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Pitched up wide of the off stump, a hint of late tail back in. Banton leaves it alone.
012.612.6: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Another one that comes back into the batter, a bit fuller and straighter. Root tucks it to short mid-wicket, and his run of consecutive dot balls continues.
6 Over | Run: 59/1 | Run Rate: 4.54
012.512.5: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Banged in on a hard length, fading back in towards the batter. Root presses back to defend.
112.412.4: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Length ball, outside off, Banton plays a punchy drive to deep cover and rotates strike.
212.312.3: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Good length on middle, slanting it in. Banton looks for the flick but gets it off the inside half of the blade and square through the leg side for a couple of runs.
412.212.2: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, FOUR! A sustained spell of pressure ends with a freebie from Malinga. Overpitched on middle and leg, Banton keeps his head still and clips it between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary. The 50-run stand is now up between these two.
012.112.1: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Fullish length, zeroing in at the stumps, Banton watchfully keeps it out.
011.611.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Just like the previous over - Banton takes a single, and then Root plays five straight dots. Dug in shorter over off, Root looks to get inside the line and pull but misses and gets hit on the backside of his body. Root is now on 16 off 32, but he won't be panicking yet.
6 Over | Run: 52/1 | Run Rate: 4.33
011.511.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Good change-up from Madushanka. Bowled from around the wicket, very full and darts in around the fourth-stump line. Joe Root is a bit late on it again as he toe-ends it behind the stumps.
011.411.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Rising up off a good length, over middle and leg. Root is a bit taken aback by it and presses back late to defend.
011.311.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Pitched up on leg stump, a bit of shape back in the right-hander. Root looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Root is struggling for timing out there.
011.211.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Back of a length and on off, angling away. Root leans back and looks to steer it away, but this ie close to the body and Root ends up chopping it towards backward point.
111.111.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Short ball around off, Banton gets up on his toes and smacks it down to the left of cover. Charith Asalanka dives and gets a big hand on it, parrying it behind for just a single.
010.610.6: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, A single followed by a string of five dots, excellent from Malinga. Good length on off, Root gets nicely forward this time, punching the drive straight to extra cover.
6 Over | Run: 51/1 | Run Rate: 4.64
010.510.5: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Full of a good length, angled back in towards middle. Joe Root is caught on the back foot again and has to jam it out, towards mid on.
010.410.4: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Fuller this time, shaping back in towards the stumps. Root gets across a bit and punches it out to mid on.
010.310.3: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Big inside edge! Good length in the channel, the ball seams back in off the deck. Root gets caught back and gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad.
010.210.2: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Very full, darted in from outside off. Root stays inside the crease as he digs it out towards the non-striker.
110.110.1: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Hammered in on a length outside off, Banton jams the bat down, running it down to deep third for a single.
09.69.6: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Angling in, on off, Joe Root eases it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 50/1 | Run Rate: 5.00
19.59.5: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Back of a length, outside off, Tom Banton guides it through short third for a single. 50 up for England.
09.49.4: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.
09.39.3: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Fullish, on off, Tom Banton eases it to cover.
09.29.2: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Length and outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.
19.19.1: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, DROPPED! Back of a length, outside off, Joe Root looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball carries towards wide slip fielder who spills the catch. They collect a single.
08.68.6: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Angling in, on off, Tom Banton blocks it back to the bowler.
6 Over | Run: 48/1 | Run Rate: 5.33
08.58.5: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Full and straight, Tom Banton blocks it back to the bowler.
48.48.4: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, FOUR! Brilliant cover drive from Banton! Overpitched, outside off, Tom Banton leans on and drives it elegantly through covers for a boundary.
18.38.3: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Angling in, on off, Joe Root eases it to third man for a single.
08.28.2: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Full and straight, Joe Root pushes it to point.
08.18.1: Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Hits the deck hard, on middle, Joe Root fends it back to the bowler.
07.67.6: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Beaten again! Slightly shorter, shaping in, Tom Banton looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball just goes over the top of leg.
6 Over | Run: 43/1 | Run Rate: 5.38
07.57.5: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Past the edge! Back of a length, outside off, Tom Banton tries to loft it but misses.
47.47.4: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, FOUR! That's a good shot! Bangs it short, on off, Tom Banton swivels and pulls it powerfully over square leg for a boundary.
17.37.3: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Angling in, on off, Joe Root nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
07.27.2: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Fullish, on off, Joe Root knocks it to mid off.
07.17.1: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Back of a length, on off, Joe Root fends it to the left of the keeper.
06.66.6: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Fullish, on off, Tom Banton taps it to mid off.
6 Over | Run: 38/1 | Run Rate: 5.43
06.56.5: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Much fuller, on the stumps, Tom Banton stabs it back to the bowler.
06.46.4: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Much fuller, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.
06.36.3: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Beaten! A hint of away movement, outside off, Tom Banton looks to loft it but misses.
06.26.2: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Good fielding! Back of a length, outside off, Tom Banton slaps it to point. The fielder dives to his left and makes a good stop. Dot.
46.16.1: Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, FOUR! Edgy! Bangs it short, outside off, Tom Banton tries to punch it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the slip fielder for a boundary.
15.65.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Length and outside off, Tom Banton eases it through backward point for a single.
6 Over | Run: 34/1 | Run Rate: 5.67
05.55.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Back of a length, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.
45.45.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, FOUR! What a shot! Good length, just outside off, Tom Banton rocks onto his backfoot and punches it in the gap through cover for a boundary.
05.35.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, A tad fuller, on middle, Tom Banton fends it back to the bowler.
05.25.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Bangs it short, outside off, Tom Banton tries to slap it but misses.
15.15.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Good length, on middle, Joe Root eases it to mid off for a single.
44.64.6: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, FOUR! That was hit with some power! Back of a length, on leg, Tom Banton swivels and pulls it powerfully through square leg as the ball races away to the fence in a flash.
6 Over | Run: 28/1 | Run Rate: 5.60
14.54.5: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Hits the deck hard, on off, Joe Root taps it to cover for a single.
04.44.4: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Angling in, on off, Joe Root pushes it to cover.
04.34.3: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Nice and full, on leg, Joe Root knocks it to mid on.
24.24.2: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Good length, on leg, Joe Root tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
04.14.1: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Full and on middle, Joe Root blocks it back to the bowler.
13.63.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Nice and full, on leg, Joe Root flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 21/1 | Run Rate: 5.25
23.53.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Shaping in, on off, Joe Root slaps it through point for a brace.
13.43.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Much fuller, outside off, Tom Banton guides it to third man for a single.
43.33.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, FOUR! Lovely shot from Banton! Full and outside off, Tom Banton makes room and drives it magnificently through cover for a boundary.
03.23.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Length and outside off, Tom Banton has waft at it but misses.
03.13.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Back of a length, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.
02.62.6: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Nice and full, on off, Joe Root pushes it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 13/1 | Run Rate: 4.33
12.52.5: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Back of a length, on off, Tom Banton tries to block it but edges it to third man for one more.
12.42.4: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Good length, on leg, Joe Root tucks it to fine leg for a single.
02.32.3: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Much fuller, on off, Joe Root eases it to mid off.
42.22.2: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Full and straight, Joe Root lunges and drives it magnificently through the cover region. The fielder chases but the ball wins the race.
02.12.1: Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Shaping in, with a hint of movement, Joe Root eases it back to the bowler.
01.61.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Good length, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.
6 Over | Run: 7/1 | Run Rate: 3.50
01.51.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Full and outside off, Tom Banton swings hard but misses.
01.41.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Shaping in, on off, Tom Banton punches it to short cover.
11.31.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Bangs it short, on off, Joe Root guides it towards third man for a single.
01.21.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, OUT! TIMBER! Dilshan Madushanka strikes straightaway. Angling in, on off, with a hint of movement. Ben Duckett leans on and looks to loft it but the ball goes through his bat and his bat through the gate and rattles over the top of off. Ben Duckett departs without scoring.
01.11.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Shaping away, outside off, Ben Duckett leaves it alone.
40.60.6: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, FOUR! That's a glorious cover drive! Full and outside off, Tom Banton leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.
6 Over | Run: 6/0 | Run Rate: 6.00
00.50.5: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Tom Banton shoulders arms at it.
00.40.4: Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Slightly down the leg side, Ben Duckett looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards backward square leg. A stifled appeal but turned down. They collect a leg bye.
00.30.3: Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Full and straight, Ben Duckett stabs it back to the bowler.
00.20.2: Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Angling in, on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it to mid-wicket.
10.10.1: Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Asitha Fernando starts with a length ball, on off, Tom Banton looks to block it but miscues it to backward point for a single. He gets off the mark.
Sri Lanka Second Innings
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029.129.1: Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, OUT! TAKEN! Excellent catch from Joe Root seals the game for England. Flatter, on middle and leg, Eshan Malinga looks to sweep it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes hard and low towards the leg slip, Joe Root, who bends low and takes a sharp low catch. England win by 223 runs.
028.628.6: Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, Fullish, on off, Dilshan Madushanka taps it to point.
6 Over | Run: 132/9 | Run Rate: 4.55
028.528.5: Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, Slightly down the leg side, Dilshan Madushanka looks to block it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
128.428.4: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Much fuller, on leg, Eshan Malinga flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
428.328.3: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Malinga! Flighted up, on off, Eshan Malinga picks it well and chips it over mid off for yet another boundary.
428.228.2: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, FOUR! That's a good shot! Fullish, outside off, Eshan Malinga opens the face of his bat and guides it magnificently through backward point for a boundary.
028.128.1: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Fullish, on off, Eshan Malinga pushes it to cover.
027.627.6: Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, Slightly down the leg side, Dilshan Madushanka looks to block it but wears it on his pads. 
6 Over | Run: 123/9 | Run Rate: 4.39
027.527.5: Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, A bit short, on off, Dilshan Madushanka eases it to cover.
027.427.4: Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, Too full, on middle, Dilshan Madushanka pushes it to cover.
227.327.3: Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, Short, on off, Dilshan Madushanka looks to punch it but edges it to third man for a brace.
127.227.2: Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, Flatter, on off, Eshan Malinga drags it through mid-wicket for a single.
027.127.1: Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, Shortish, outside off, Eshan Malinga looks to slap it but misses.
026.726.6: Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, Fired in, on middle, Dilshan Madushanka blocks it back to the bowler.
7 Over | Run: 120/9 | Run Rate: 4.44
026.626.5: Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, Beaten! Flatter, outside off, Dilshan Madushanka looks to block it but misses.
026.526.4: Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, Fired in, on off, Dilshan Madushanka eases it back to the bowler.
026.426.3: Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, Much fuller, on off, Dilshan Madushanka taps it to mid off.
026.326.2: Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, OUT! TAKEN! England are just one wicket away from the win now. Flatter, on off, Asitha Fernando looks to loft it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. The ball carries towards Jamie Overton at mid on, who leaps high and takes a good catch over his head.
026.226.2: Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, Wide! Down the leg side, Asitha Fernando leaves it alone.
026.126.1: Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, Fullish, on middle, Asitha Fernando blocks it back to the bowler.
025.625.6: Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, Angling in, on off, Eshan Malinga taps it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 119/8 | Run Rate: 4.58
025.525.5: Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, Back of a length, on off, Eshan Malinga looks to cut it but misses.
125.425.4: Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Angling in, on off, Asitha Fernando looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a single.
425.325.3: Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, FOUR! That's a good shot! A full toss, outside off, Asitha Fernando picks it well and steers it through covers for a boundary.
125.225.2: Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, Full and outside off, Eshan Malinga pushes it to cover for a single.
025.125.1: Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, Bangs it short, on leg, Eshan Malinga sways away from it.
024.624.6: Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, Flatter one on middle, Asitha Fernando goes for the slog-sweep, hitting it flat and on the bounce towards wide mid on. No run is taken.
6 Over | Run: 113/8 | Run Rate: 4.52
124.524.5: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Floated up outside off, eased away through covers for a single.
024.424.4: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Too much spin! Good review from Malinga. Tossed up around off, a bit fuller and turning it in. Malinga goes for the slog sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There's an appeal for LBW, and the finger goes up. Eshan Malinga has reviewed it. The third umpire has a look at it. Nothing on UltraEdge, but Ball Tracking shows that the ball would have turned past the leg stump. The on-field decision is reversed to Not Out.
024.324.3: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Beaten! Length again outside off, sliding straight on. Eshan Malinga leans back to ease it through the off side but misses.
024.224.2: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Good length outside off, held back a bit, and this one turns in. Malinga makes a watchful block.
024.124.1: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Tossed up on a length, wide outside off. Malinga leaves it alone.
023.623.6: Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Oh, that is inches away from knocking the off stump out of the ground. Overton realizes that the batters are backing away way too much and goes full and straight. Fernando does move past the leg stump, but the ball pitches on off and seams away late, going past the stumps.
6 Over | Run: 112/8 | Run Rate: 4.67
023.523.5: Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Swing and a miss! Back of a length and over the sumps, Fernando backs away again and swings across the line, missing it by a mile.
123.423.4: Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, Hard length, over the top of off and middle. Malinga makes room and cuts it right off the stumps, down to deep third for one more.
123.323.3: Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Short of a length, slanted into the batter. Asitha Fernando backs away and slices it down to deep third for a single.
023.223.2: Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Oh, that is a hefty blow to the helmet. Another sharp bumper from Overton, dug in short at 143 clicks and right at the batter. Asitha Fernando looks to duck but the ball brushes the upper part of his helmet and flies down to deep third for four leg byes. Asitha is a bit rattled and the physio is out to perform a concussion check. The batter seems fine and the helmet gets changed.
023.123.1: Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, OUT! CAUGHT! That's the last recognized batter gone for Sri Lanka, and they are now staring at a hefty defeat at 106/8, needing 250 more runs. A skiddy bumper from Jamie Overton, banged in right at the batter. Liyanage looks to take it on but is hurried off the deck and it's a complete miscue off his blade. The ball lobs towards the gully region, where the keeper, Jordan Cox, circles around and gloves it safely.
122.622.6: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Tossed up on leg stump, Liyanage steps out and meets it on the full, driving it wide of long on for a single.
6 Over | Run: 106/7 | Run Rate: 4.61
122.522.5: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Fullish length outside off, dabbed away thrugh backward point for a single by Malinga.
022.422.4: Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, That's sharp turn, a ripper from Dawson. Tossed up wide of the off stump, Eshan Malinga lunges to block but the ball turns in, going between bat and pad. Cox collects it sharply high to his right.
022.322.3: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, OUT! STUMPED! No doubt about that one from Jordan Cox and Sri Lanka are now 104/7. Sachindu Colombage gives the charge early and Liam Dawson sees him coming. Dawson holds it back a bit, drifting it into the pads. Colombage ends up running past the ball as he tries to swing it leg side, and Cox has all the time to dislodge the bails. England are just 3 wickets away from the win now.
022.222.2: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Tossed up around off, stroked away to extra cover.
022.122.1: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Floated up around off, not all that full. Colombage goes for the big slog sweep but the ball turns and bounces away well past the blade.
121.621.6: Jamie Overton to Sachindu Colombage, Pace off, full and on off. Colombage bunts it in front of covers and pinches a quick single.
6 Over | Run: 104/6 | Run Rate: 4.73
021.521.5: Jamie Overton to Sachindu Colombage, Hard length around off, Colombage hops back and across to the off side, looking to duck but it isn't short enough, so he just blocks it off.
121.421.4: Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Short and wide, Liyanage stands tall and slaps it down to sweeper cover for a single.
021.321.3: Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Back of a length, just outside off. Janith Liyanage rocks back and dabs it down to cover-point.
021.221.2: Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Back of a length and over middle, Liyanage gets right behind the line to make the block.
021.121.1: Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Overton starts off with a beauty. Full of a good length, pitched just outside off, and gets it to seam away late. Janith Liyanage gets forward to drive but is beaten.
020.620.6: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Tossed up, full and on off, Sachindu Colombage leans on and pushes it to extra cover.
6 Over | Run: 102/6 | Run Rate: 4.86
020.520.5: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Floated up on the pads, nudged away iwth soft hands to the leg side.
020.420.4: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Drifted into middle and leg, Colombage defends it down the pitch.
120.320.3: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Nice and full on off, driven along the turf and down to long off for another single.
120.220.2: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Oh, in the air again but in the gap as well. Flighted up around off, Sachindu Colombage goes for the drive and chips it through mid off for one more.
120.120.1: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Tossed up around off, Janith Liyanage leans on and drives it uppishly through mid off for one. 100 up for Sri Lanka.
019.619.6: Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, Fullish, on leg, Sachindu Colombage knocks it to mid on.
6 Over | Run: 99/6 | Run Rate: 4.95
019.519.5: Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, Fired in, on middle, Sachindu Colombage blocks it back to the bowler.
119.419.4: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Nice and full, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
619.319.3: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, SIX! Up and over! Flighted up, outside off, Janith Liyanage uses his feet and powers it high and over long on for a bigge.
419.219.2: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Fullish, on leg, Janith Liyanage gets low and sweeps it magnificently over backward square leg for a boundary.
019.119.1: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Fullish, on off, Janith Liyanage taps it to mid off.
018.618.6: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Quicker, on leg, Sachindu Colombage flicks it to mid-wicket.
6 Over | Run: 88/6 | Run Rate: 4.63
118.518.5: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Flatter, outside off, Janith Liyanage pushes it through mid off for a single.
018.418.4: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Gives it air, on leg, Janith Liyanage knocks it to mid on.
118.318.3: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Too full, outside off, Sachindu Colombage pushes it to mid off for a single.
118.218.2: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, A bit short, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to cover for a single.
018.118.1: Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Much fuller, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket.
117.617.6: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Fired in, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to short third.
6 Over | Run: 85/6 | Run Rate: 4.72
117.517.5: Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, Nice and full, on leg, Sachindu Colombage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
017.417.4: Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, Flatter, on leg, Sachindu Colombage tucks it to square leg.
117.317.3: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Fullish, on off, Janith Liyanage knocks it to long off for a single.
017.217.2: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Much fuller, on off, Janith Liyanage pushes it to cover.
017.117.1: Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Flatter, on off, Janith Liyanage taps it back to the bowler.
016.616.6: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Too full, on middle, Sachindu Colombage stabs it to mid on.
6 Over | Run: 82/6 | Run Rate: 4.82
016.516.5: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Fired in, on middle, Sachindu Colombage blocks it to the off side.
016.416.4: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Fullish, on middle, Sachindu Colombage eases it back to the bowler.
016.316.3: Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, Flatter, on off, Sachindu Colombage taps it back to the bowler.
016.216.2: Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage, OUT! TAKEN! Sri Lanka are falling apart. Flatter, outside off, Dunith Wellalage gets low and looks to sweep it. Gets a top edge as the ball goes high in the air towards short third. Sonny Baker calls for it and completes the catch. Sri Lanka are 82/6 after 16.2 overs now.
416.116.1: Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage, FOUR! Edgy! Flatter, outside off, Dunith Wellalage looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge. The ball races away through fine leg for a boundary.
115.615.6: Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, Flatter, outside off, Dunith Wellalage pushes it to cover for a single.
6 Over | Run: 78/5 | Run Rate: 4.88
015.515.5: Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, Fired in, on off, Dunith Wellalage lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
015.415.4: Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, Fullish, on middle, Dunith Wellalage digs it back to the bowler.
015.315.3: Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, Flatter, on off, Dunith Wellalage taps it to cover.
015.215.2: Joe Root to Charith Asalanka, OUT! TAKEN! Excellent catch from Jamie Overton. That's a double disaster for Sri Lanka. Root drops it short, on off, Charith Asalanka rocks back and looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs towards mid on. Jamie Overton runs back, stretches his hands and holds onto a magnificent catch.
015.115.1: Joe Root to Charith Asalanka, Flatter, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to point.
014.614.6: Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, OUT! RATHNAYAKE IS RUN OUT! That was a needless run. Flatter, outside off, Charith taps it to short third for a quick single. Jofra makes a direct hit at the batter's end, and Pavan was short. The umpire checks for a possible run out. The replays show that Jordan Cox dislodged the bail with his gloves before the direct hit. The umpire had raised his finger, but it had to be overturned. Not Out shows on the big screen. Wait, the rules suggest that if the stumps are uprooted with a direct hit, the decision has to be OUT. Everyone is confused, but the powerful throw from Jofra gives England the wicket. Jordan Cox breathes a sigh of relief. 
6 Over | Run: 77/4 | Run Rate: 5.13
114.514.5: Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Turn and bounce, on off, Pavan Rathnayake looks to drive it but edges it to short third for a single.
114.414.4: Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, Much fuller, on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to backward point for a single.
014.314.3: Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, Quicker, outside off, Charith Asalanka has a waft at it but misses.
114.214.2: Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Flighted up, on off, Pavan Rathnayake drives it through covers for a single.
014.114.1: Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Turning away, on off, Pavan Rathnayake edges it to short third.
013.613.6: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Slightly shorter, on leg, Charith Asalanka tucks it to mid-wicket.
6 Over | Run: 74/3 | Run Rate: 5.29
013.513.5: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Hits the deck hard, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to cover.
113.413.4: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Shaping in, on off, Pavan Rathnayake punches it to cover for a single.
013.313.3: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake ducks under it. Wide called for height.
113.213.2: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Angling in, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to cover for a quick single.
113.113.1: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Keeps it full, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake steers it through point for a single.
112.612.6: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Fullish, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to point.
6 Over | Run: 71/3 | Run Rate: 5.46
012.512.5: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Will Jacks sways it down the leg side, Pavan Rathnayake looks to flick it but misses and Jordan Cox takes the catch. A loud appeal for caught behind and the finger goes up. Pavan Rathnayake sends it upstairs straightaway. Ultra Edge shows the ball was brushing his pads. The onfield decision is overturned to NOT OUT.
012.412.4: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Short, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake tucks it to mid-wicket.
112.312.3: Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, Fired in, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to cover for a single.
012.212.2: Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, Quicker, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to mid off.
012.112.1: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Flatter, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake looks to slap it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross.
011.611.6: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Full and straight, Charith Asalanka pushes it to cover.
6 Over | Run: 68/3 | Run Rate: 5.67
011.511.5: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Hits the deck hard, on off, Charith Asalanka looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball lobs and lands safely towards the off side. Dot.
011.411.4: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Much fuller, on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to mid off.
211.311.3: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Bangs it short, on leg, Charith Asalanka pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.
011.211.2: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, Back of a length, on off, Charith Asalanka fends it to point.
011.111.1: Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, A full toss, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to mid off.
010.610.6: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Quicker, on off, Pavan Rathnayake eases it to mid on.
6 Over | Run: 66/3 | Run Rate: 6.00
110.510.5: Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, Fired in, on off, Charith Asalanka punches it through covers for a single.
110.410.4: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, A bit short, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake turns it through backward square leg for a single.
010.310.3: Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Fullish, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to cover.
110.210.2: Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, Short, just outside off, Charith Asalanka cuts it through covers for a single.
010.110.1: Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, Flatter, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to short third.
49.69.6: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, FOUR! Up and over again. Short and wide outside off, Pavan Rathnayake gets up on his toes and slaps it over point for another boundary. 10 off Archer's first over.
6 Over | Run: 63/3 | Run Rate: 6.30
49.59.5: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, FOUR! Full and darted into the pads, Rathnayake gets his hands out in front and clips it over and in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.
09.49.4: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Full-pitched delivery on off and middle, Rathnayake gets halfway forward and pushes it down to mid off.
09.39.3: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Straighter in line, fuller than a good length. Rathnayake covers the line and blocks it off.
29.29.2: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Pitched fuller around off, shaping away a wee bit. Rathnayake leans across to drive and gets it off the outside half of the blade past backward point for a couple of runs.
09.19.1: Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Back of a length, nibbling away from the fourth-stump line. Rathnayake watchfully keeps it out.
08.68.6: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT! Gus Atkinson has the last laugh here, and that is a huge wicket in the context of the game. Atkinson reverts back to the short stuff, getting it in around shoulder height and the ball angles back in a bit as well. Kusal Mendis moves to the off side, looking to pull it over deep mid-wicket but gets rushed and gets a top edge. Tom Banton at mid-wicket runs behind and pouches it to his left. Kusal departs after a quick start and Sri Lanka are 53/3 after 9 overs.
6 Over | Run: 53/3 | Run Rate: 5.89
08.58.5: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Excellent response from Gus. Good length on off, getting it to straighten down the line. Kusal Mendis looks to defend but the ball nips past the outside edge.
48.48.4: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Short of a length and over middle, Kusal Mendis gets inside the line and heaves it over mid-wicket. The ball lands in the outfield and trickles into the fence. 50 up for Sri Lanka.
08.38.3: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, That in-between length, and it is the wobble-seam delivery that slants back in late. Mendis is caught back on the crease and gets nearly cut in half, jamming it down behind point.
18.28.2: Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Full of a good length, attacking middle stump. Rathnayake pushes it to extra cover and scampers through for a single.
08.18.1: Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Back of a length, around off, Rathnayake stays back and blocks it back to the bowler.
47.67.6: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Kusal Mendis continues to play some eye-catching shots. Full and straight, Mendis leans on and drills it just inches to the right of the stumps at the other end and the ball races to the fence.
6 Over | Run: 48/2 | Run Rate: 6.00
07.57.5: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Bashed in on a hard length around off, getting some extra lift off the deck as well. Kusal Mendis rises with the bounce to cut but is beaten by the pace and bounce.
67.47.4: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Nonchalantly done. Length ball, straighter in line, and it is the attempted outswinger that slides back on. Mendis flicks it off the pads, nailing it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
17.37.3: Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, That's a big hand from Banton, as the ball seemed destined for the fence once it left the blade. Pitched up outside off, Rathnayake plays a cover drive filled with lazy elegance, but Tom Banton dives to his left and makes a half-stop. Just a single.
07.27.2: Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, Pitched up to the batter, angling it in from off stump. Rathnayake gets nicely forward to make the block.
17.17.1: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Baker hits a hard length and angles it into the pads. Mendis tucks it away down to deep backward square leg for a single.
06.66.6: Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Back of a length, in and around off. Rathnayake hangs back to defend again.
6 Over | Run: 36/2 | Run Rate: 5.14
06.56.5: Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Just short of a good length, pushed back in from wide of the off stump. The ball slides right on and Pavan Rathnayake stays back to defend.
06.46.4: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT! Gus Atkinson breaks the budding stand and Sri Lanka are two down inside the first 7 overs. Atkinson bowls it a smidge fuller, sliding it back in towards middle and leg. Kamindu Mendis picks it up and looks to swing it away, but ends up skewing it high towards mid-wicket. Ben Duckett settles under it nice and early and pouches it well. A bit of a nothing shot from Kamindu in the end.
06.36.3: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Good length in the channel, solidly blocked off by Mendis.
06.26.2: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Good delivery! Pitched full and wide outside off, moves away late, and shoots up off the deck as well. Kamindu Mendis drives and misses, and even the keeper is a bit taken aback by the extra movement and carry.
36.16.1: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Short and over middle, Kusal Mendis swivels on it again and short-arm jabs it over mid-wicket. Jofra Archer chases it down from mid on, and the batters do well to come back for the third run.
45.75.6: Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! A touch fuller, angled back into middle. Kamindu Mendis swings it away off the inside half of the blade and past square leg for a boundary to end the over. Sri Lanka are 33/1 after 5 overs, chasing 356.
7 Over | Run: 33/1 | Run Rate: 5.50
15.65.5: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Excellent calling and running again. Back of a length, in and around off. Kusal Mendis stays back and bunts it down in front of covers before pinching another run.
15.55.4: Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, Hard length in the channel, tapped away wide of extra cover for another quick run. Good running between the wickets from these two.
15.45.3: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Very full again and outside off, driven into the turf and wide to the left of Harry Brook at mid off for a single.
05.35.2: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Full-pitched delivery on off, no swing on offer at the moment. Kusal Mendis punches it back down the deck.
15.25.1: Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, Just back of a length, tighter line around off. Kamindu plays it late and down to the right of backward point for a quick single.
05.15.1: Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, WIDE! Superb take from Jordan Cox. Fullish length, darted sharply down leg. Kamindu Mendis misses the flick and Cox springs across to his right, pouching it with the outstretched glove.
04.64.6: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Good length again, around off and angling in. Kusal prods halfway to defend and gets hit high on the bat.
6 Over | Run: 24/1 | Run Rate: 4.80
04.54.5: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Good length in the channel, Kusal solidly blocks it out to covers.
64.44.4: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, SIX! That's begging to be hit. Atkinson goes for the short ball again, but gets it only around hip height and right into the swinging arc. Kusal Mendis goes from down to up, swinging it high and long over deep square leg for another biggie.
04.34.3: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Hard length on middle, straightening a bit. Mendis presses back and then leans on a bit to defend.
64.24.2: Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Picked up and dispatched. Short ball at the batter, Kusal Mendis swivels on it and pulls it deep into the stands behind the fine leg fence for a biggie.
14.14.1: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, A risky single, but Ben Duckett missed the direct hit at the keeper's end. Good length on the pads, Kamindu Mendis tucks it down to square leg and sets off for the single. Replays suggest that a direct hit would have been really tight.
03.73.6: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Length again, in and around off, hitting the deck hard. Kusal Mendis presses back to defend.
7 Over | Run: 11/1 | Run Rate: 2.75
03.63.5: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Good length, trying to angle it back in from wide outside off. Kusal plays it with soft hands, and defends it to covers.
13.53.4: Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, Shorter one angled into the ribs, Kamindu flicks it away aerially down to the left of fine leg. Gus Atkinson keeps it in play and a single is taken.
13.43.3: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Fast, full and straight, at 143 kph and in the blockhole. This one dips in late and Kusal Mendis does extremely well to drop the bat down in time, squeezing it off the inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
03.33.2: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Short of a good length, and in the channel. Kusal hangs back and taps it down behind point.
23.23.1: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Ooh, that nearly sneaked past the inside edge. Good length on off, slides back in. Kusal Mendis looks to push it towards cover but gets it off the inside edge and in front of square leg for a couple of runs.
03.13.1: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! Darted in towards the pads, but this one angles down leg.
02.62.6: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Good length, angling back in from outside off. Kamindu Mendis jabs it out.
6 Over | Run: 6/1 | Run Rate: 2.00
42.52.5: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Aerial, but well over the infield and that's the first boundary of the chase. Slightly pitched up and wide of the off stump, Mendis lifts it over cover-point and the ball dribbles away into the vacant fence behind.
02.42.4: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Crunching drive, but it's equally well-stopped. Full and outside off, Kamindu Mendis drills it hard into the turf and towards cover, where Tom Banton springs to his left and makes a good save.
02.32.3: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Atkinson goes a bit wide on the crease, and slants it back in towards the top of off stump. Kamindu hops up a bit to block it off.
02.22.2: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Back of a length, slightly outside off, and hit away off the back foot to backward point.
02.12.1: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, On a hard length, tighter line around off. Kamindu Mendis hops to the off side to defend it down.
01.71.6: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, A wide and a big wicket off Baker's first over. Full and outside off, Kusal Mendis collapses the front knee to drive but smothers it away to mid off.
7 Over | Run: 2/1 | Run Rate: 1.00
01.61.5: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Oh, my! That's moved away so sharply. Pitched up, outside off at 143 clicks, and moving away late. Kusal watches it all the way and makes a late leave as well to avoid the outside edge.
01.51.4: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Just back of a length, over off and middle, Kusal Mendis gets right behind the line of the ball to make the block.
01.41.4: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! A bit more aggression from Baker, as he brings out the bouncer. This is dug in short and at the batter, but the ball angles down leg. Kusal ducks under it.
01.31.3: Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, A bit fuller on off, shaping away and this one hits the bat hard as Kusal Mendis defends it right under the eyes.
01.21.2: Sonny Baker to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Sonny Baker has his maiden ODI wicket, and it is another jaffa of a delivery. Baker hits a good length at 143 kph, getting the ball to move away sharply from the off stump line. Pathum Nissanka camps back and just has a poke at it, nicking it behind to the keeper. Jordan Cox does the rest with the gloves on, and Sri Lanka are rocked early.
01.11.1: Sonny Baker to Pathum Nissanka, Ooh, that's a lovely start from Baker. Full and on off, it is the outswinger that swings late, and Nissanka is squared up completely as he looks to keep it out.
00.60.6: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, A bit of extra bounce to end the over, and that's a very tidy first over from Gus Atkinson. Good length on off, angling it in. Kamindu Mendis stays back and fends it down to the off side. Just a single off the over.
6 Over | Run: 1/0 | Run Rate: 1.00
00.50.5: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Beautifully bowled. Fuller now, angled in from outside off, but Gus gets it to move across the left-hander. Mendis is sucked into the drive but the ball breezes past the outside edge.
00.40.4: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Back of a length, just outside off, Mendis stays upright again and punches it down to point.
00.30.3: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Good length again, outside off, Mendis laces the drive while standing tall but finds the fielder at cover-point.
00.20.2: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Lovely channel from Gus. Around the wicket to the left-hander, pitching it a touch fuller than a good length, and getting it to nibble away. Kamindu Mendis looks to drive it away but is beaten on the outside edge.
10.10.1: Gus Atkinson to Pathum Nissanka, Off the mark right away. Atkinson hits the perfect length, keeping the line in and around off. Pathum Nissanka presses forward and insid-edge it past square leg for a single.