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England vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st T20I Full Commentary
Result · Jan 30 2026, Fri - 07:00 PM (IST)
SRI LANKA133
ENGLAND125/4
England won by 11 runs (DLS Method)
CRR:8.33
Player Of The Match
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OUT! Bowled. Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Sri Lanka have been bowled out for 133 runs. The openers provided a steady start, but the middle order faltered and failed to build momentum. Kusal Mendis looked promising early on, but he couldn't convert his start into a substantial score. Towards the end, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga added some valuable runs to push the total past 130. Adil Rashid delivered a masterclass in control, finishing with three wickets at an excellent economy rate. The highlight, however, came from Sam Curran, who produced a sensational hat-trick in the penultimate over to seal Sri Lanka's collapse. Join us for the run chase shortly.
FOUR! Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
OUT! Bowled. Sam Curran to Matheesha Pathirana. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot working, missed. That's a hat-trick for Sam Curran.
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Overton. Another one bites the dust.
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Brook. In the air and taken.
Sam Curran to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Brook, fielded by Banton.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bethell.
Jofra Archer to Dasun Shanaka. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Salt, fielded by Dawson.
Jofra Archer to Wanindu Hasaranga. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
Jofra Archer to Dasun Shanaka. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
Jofra Archer to Dasun Shanaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Jofra Archer to Dasun Shanaka. Short, off stump swayed away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
SIX! Jofra Archer to Dasun Shanaka. Length ball, middle stump backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
FOUR! Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, run save by Curran.
Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
Jamie Overton to Wanindu Hasaranga. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Liam Dawson to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
SIX! Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Liam Dawson to Wanindu Hasaranga. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Brook.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka. Arm length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka. Arm length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Adil Rashid to Dasun Shanaka. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
Adil Rashid to Wanindu Hasaranga. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Overton.
OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Curran. A simple catch for Sam Curran.
Adil Rashid to Dhananjaya de Silva. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva. The players are heading off as the drizzle intensifies. England secure a victory, finishing ahead on the DLS method. Their chase began brightly, with openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler making full use of the powerplay to set the tone. Tom Banton added fireworks with a rapid 29 off just 15 balls, keeping the momentum alive. Sri Lanka found some success through Eshan Malinga, who claimed two wickets, but it wasn't enough to derail England's charge. With rain having the final say, England walk away winners, while Sri Lanka will be eager to regroup and bounce back stronger in the next contest. Adil Rashid is the Player of the Match.
Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Dasun Shanaka to Phil Salt. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. Well executed, slower one.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Leg cutter length ball, off stump backing away driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Asalanka.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, outside edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.
APPEAL! Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Off cutter half volley, to leg deep in crease flick, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal from the bowler.
Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side moves in front flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Sweet timing!
Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, dropped catch by Silva.
Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg backing away driving, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Mishara.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dharmasena.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pathiranage.
FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Brook. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Phil Salt. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
SIX! Maheesh Theekshana to Phil Salt. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Phil Salt. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Brook. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.
Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Brook. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Mendis.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.