England vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 Highlights: Sri Lanka Won by 6 Wickets

ODI World Cup 2023: SL 160/2 in 25.4 Overs

Rashid bowled to Nissanka, who managed to score two runs. Nissanka attempted a big shot on the leg side, and though a fielder was close to the boundary, the ball landed a couple of meters inside. Then, he connected cleanly and dispatched the ball over long on for a six. With that shot, Sri Lanka secured victory by 8 wickets.

ODI World Cup 2023: SL 146/2 after 24 Overs

In Moeen Ali's third over, Sadeera played a magnificent inside-out shot, resulting in a four. Following that, he executed a reverse sweep for another boundary, making it a total of 11 runs scored in that over.

ODI World Cup 2023: SL 135/2 after 23 Overs

Sadeera took a single by playing to the square leg, which helped him reach his fifty. Nissanka then added one more run to the total by playing the ball to fine leg.

ODI World Cup 2023: SL 129/2 after 22 Overs

Ali immediately scored two runs by executing a cut shot to the deep point region off the very first ball. Additionally, three singles were added during the over, resulting in a total of five runs scored in that over.

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Nissanka hits his 11th half-century in the 2023 calendar year and is the joint highest to do so, along with Shubman Gill. Sri Lankan score is now in three digits while Samarawickrama is eight runs away from his second half-century this ICC World Cup 2023. SL 110/2 in 18 overs, Target 157

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Nissanka (36*) and Samarawickrama (33*) are running away with this one as the latter slams Aidl Rashid for a six over the cow corner after being hit on the finger by Mark Wood in the over before. SL 87/2 in 15 overs

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Sadeera Samarawickrama (15*) hit Willey for a boundary while Nissanka (32*) belts Rasif for a four and six to add further pace to Lanka's chase. SL 64/2 in 11 overs

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England gave themselves a bright start in their defense of 157-run target as David Willey removed Kusal Perera (4) and Kusal Mendis (11) inside the first five overs. However, Pathum Nissanka (18*) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (8*) have absorbed the pressure well since then and have added 20 runs in the next three overs to put Sri Lanka in a better position. Jos Buttler has now decided to introduce spin early in the attack as Adil Rashid is introduced in the 9th over. SL 43/2 in 8 overs, Target 157

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 156 All Out in 33.2 Overs

Rashid's unfortunate run-out at the non-striker's end, due to a wide ball and the keeper's direct throw, added to England's woes. England is all out for 156 as Wood's stumping by Mendis marks the final wicket, leaving them in a precarious situation.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 137/8 after 31 Overs

Ben Stokes is dismissed, attempting a pull shot but hitting it straight to the deep midwicket fielder. England loses its eighth wicket, and Stokes is out.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 123/7 after 26 Overs

Ben Stokes takes a single, and Chris Woakes drives but is caught at point. The catch is confirmed by the third umpire, and Woakes is out for 0. David Willey is the new batter.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 122/6 after 25 Overs

Moeen Ali is caught at point off Mathews' delivery, attempting to guide it to third man. He provides a straightforward catch to Kusal Perera, departing after scoring 15 runs.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 89/5 after 20 Overs

Moeen Ali singles to long on. Ben Stokes missed reverse sweep prompts a confident appeal. The umpire initially gives him out, but a review shows an inside edge, and Stokes survives.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 85/5 after 17 Overs

Ben Stokes edges for a boundary, then singles to deep cover. Liam Livingstone is given out leg before wicket, unsuccessfully reviewing as the ball would hit the bails. England faces trouble.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 77/4 after 15 Overs

Jos Buttler begins the over with a boundary, narrowly avoiding a fielder's dive. Ben Stokes faces difficulties. Buttler is later out, edging a delivery to the wicketkeeper for a fantastic catch.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 68/3 after 14 Overs

During Rajitha's over, Jonny Bairstow attempts to step out and hit the ball over mid-on. However, the bat turns in his hands, resulting in a straightforward catch for Dhananjaya de Silva at mid-on. Bairstow is dismissed.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 57/2 after 10 Overs

Maheesh Theekshana, begins with a wide delivery. Jonny Bairstow manages to punch it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Joe Root attempts a shot to fine leg and looks for a single but is sent back by Bairstow. Unfortunately, there is a mix-up, and Root is run out.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 49/1 after 7 Overs

Angelo Mathews takes over the bowling, and Jonny Bairstow takes a single to deep cover. Dawid Malan faces a delivery and is initially given not out, but Sri Lanka goes for a review, believing there was an edge. UltraEdge confirms an edge, and Mathews dismisses Malan. Malan is OUT!

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG 39/0 after 5 Overs

Dawid Malan scored boundaries with a cover drive and a fine leg pull against Dilshan Madushanka. He also lofted a pitched-up delivery for more runs, providing England a strong start.

ODI World Cup 2023: Match Begins

In the England vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 match, Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan are the opening batters for England. The first over is being bowled by Dilshan Madushanka of Sri Lanka.

ENG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Playing XI

England (Playing XI):Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Sri Lanka (Playing XI):Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

ENG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Toss ( England Elected to Bat First )

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elect to Bat first against Kusal Mendis led Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup 2023 Match 25 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday (October 26).

The match is scheduled for 2 PM IST.

ENG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Match Update

The toss is going to happen soon, in less than 10 mins. Both captains will reveal their team selections.

Stay Tuned and follow the live blog for updates!

ENG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: What to Expect from the Pitch

As always, a flat wickeet and scope for big runs. The only other World Cup 2023 game at this venue produced an opening stand of 259 and a first innings total of 367/9. As for the weather, a pleasant evening is on the cards in Bengaluru.

ENG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathew's Views on Today's Match!

It's not about personal milestones; it's about contributing to a winning cause. - Angelo Mathews 💬

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— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 26, 2023

ENG vs SL ODI World Cup 2023: Head to Head Record

England, led by Buttler, won six of the last matches against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won only twice in their last 10 meetings, and the historical head-to-head record favors England, 38-36.

ODI World Cup 2023: ENG vs SL Live Updates

Hello and Welcome to the live blog coverage of the matchbetween England and Sri Lanka held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday (October 26).

I am Neellohit Ray, your host for today and I will be bringing you all the real-time updates of the match.

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