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    HomeCricketSeries England in Sri Lanka 2026

    Sri Lanka vs England, Live Score, 3rd T20I Match, England in Sri Lanka, 2026

    Date: Feb 03, 2026

    Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

    Commentary
    Full Scorecard
    Summary Full Scorecardहिन्दी Commentary Schedule
    England
    VS
    Sri Lanka
    128/9 (20.0)
    116 (19.3)
    England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs
    Man of the Match: Sam Curran

    COMMENTARY

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    England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs | Sri Lanka Vs England Live Score, 3rd T20I Match

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      See you later - That wraps up the proceedings for this series! England completes the whitewash. This will be a massive confidence booster for them as they head into the World Cup. Harry Brook steps up to lift the silverware and celebrate with his team. This also brings an end to our coverage. Thank you for tuning in, and until next time, cheers!

      The England captain -   Harry Brook says it was awesome to be part of this group, praising the boys for fighting hard right till the end. He added that the team has shown its ability to adapt to different surfaces. Brook lauded Sam Curran for guiding them to a competitive total and noted that the 16 overs of spin bowled in Sri Lanka’s own backyard made a huge difference. He also mentioned that playing World Cup cricket in these conditions will benefit the team greatly going forward. Brook signed off by saying he thoroughly enjoyed the tour and hopes to return to Sri Lanka soon.

      The captain of Sri Lanka - Dasun Shanaka, says that they are really disappointed and they should have taken the game deep. Adds that they did well with the ball, but they need to do well with the bat. He adds that they will take the positives from here, and they need to address the areas where they fell short. Mentions that they need to play spin better, and that is an area they are concerned about. Ends by saying that they have a good bowling side and the batters need to find their form.

      Sam Curran is the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series as well - Sam Curran says that it was a good game, and as the ball was gripping, they knew 135-140 would have been a decent score. Adds that it has been a fantastic series, and they are pumped up for the big event. Adds that they played really well and they are really proud of 3-0

      Presentation time...

      Chameera was brilliant with the ball - Earlier in the day, the English batters struggled to find their rhythm on a sluggish surface, crawling to a total of 128/9. Sam Curran was the lone warrior, fighting hard for a gritty half-century while the rest of the lineup crumbled. The standout performer was undoubtedly Dushmantha Chameera, who ripped through the visitors with pace and variations to claim a stunning five-wicket haul.

      Spinners sealed the deal for the visitors - It was a brilliant collective bowling effort from England to defend such a low score. Will Jacks was exceptional, coming into the attack late to snap up 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his four overs. With Bethell taking four and the trio of Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, and Liam Dawson chipping in with a wicket each, England choked the runs and bowled Sri Lanka out, leaving the hosts 12 runs short in a game they should have won.

      Bethell's over changed the game completely - As the pressure mounted, England went for the kill. The turning point arrived in the 18th over when Jacob Bethell produced a magical spell. He dismissed Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, and Dasun Shanaka in that over. That triple strike completely broke the back of the Sri Lankan chase, swinging the momentum decisively in England's favor when it mattered most.

      The chase stuttered completely for the Lankans - Chasing a target of 129, Sri Lanka had a shaky start, losing Kamil Mishara for a duck. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis briefly steadied the ship with a 33-run partnership, but the English bowlers kept applying pressure. Wickets fell at regular intervals, and when Kusal Mendis departed for 26 in the 10th over, Sri Lanka found themselves at 65/4. The game was evenly poised, but the hosts needed a partnership that never came.

      England completes the clean sweep! England has pulled off an absolute heist! Defending a modest total, they have stunned the hosts to win by 12 runs and complete a 3-0 series clean sweep. It looked like a lost cause, but the visitors showed incredible character to turn the game on its head. This victory is a massive morale booster heading into the World Cup, while Sri Lanka will be left wondering how they let this one slip from their grasp.

      19.3

      Jacob Bethell to Maheesh Theekshana

      W

      out, OUT! ALL OVER FOR SRI LANKA! Jacob Bethell finishes with four wickets. Tossed up full, around off. Maheesh Theekshana looks to slog it across the line, but gets the top edge that flies to short third where Dawson takes the catch. England have defended 128 as Sri Lanka are dismissed for just 116. England win by 12 runs and take the series 3-0.  

      10 wickets down for SL. Out batsman is Maheesh Theekshana. It is all over for SL.

      19.2

      Jacob Bethell to Matheesha Pathirana

      1

      1 run, Tossed up full, on the middle and leg. Matheesha Pathirana nudges it toward short mid-wicket for one. 13 off 4 balls now.

      End of over 20 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 115/9

      Matheesha Pathirana* 1(3)

      Maheesh Theekshana 2(5)

      19.1

      Jacob Bethell to Matheesha Pathirana

      0

      no run, Jacob Bethell bowls it very full, sliding into the middle stump line. Matheesha Pathirana looks to slog it across the line but misses and wears it in front. Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Sri Lanka takes the review. The replays show a clear spike on the inside edge and the decision is changed to NOT OUT.

      18.6

      Liam Dawson to Maheesh Theekshana

      0

      no run, Pushed through fuller, on the leg stump line. Maheesh Theekshana looks to flick it across the line, but misses and wears on the pad. 14 needed off the last 6 balls.

      18.5

      Liam Dawson to Maheesh Theekshana

      0

      no run, Tad short, spinning away, just outside off. Maheesh Theekshana looks to hack it across the line but fails to connect. The pressure is paramount.

      18.4

      Liam Dawson to Maheesh Theekshana

      0

      no run, Flatter, angling in and turns away to go past the outside edge of Maheesh Theekshana.

      18.3

      Liam Dawson to Matheesha Pathirana

      1

      1 run, IN THE AIR AND FALLS SAFELY! Fuller and quicker, on the leg pole. Matheesha Pathirana tries to work across the line, gets the leading edge toward backward point, and falls in front of the diving fielder. Single taken.

      18.2

      Liam Dawson to Matheesha Pathirana

      0

      no run, DAWSON NEARLY TAKES A STUNNER! Flighted full, on the middle and leg stump line. Matheesha Pathirana looks to nudge across the line, gets a soft leading edge to the right of the bowler, who makes a good effort but fails to grab the chance.

      End of over 19 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 114/9

      Maheesh Theekshana* 2(2)

      Matheesha Pathirana 0(0)

      18.1

      Liam Dawson to Maheesh Theekshana

      1

      1 run, Flatter arm ball, on the middle and leg stump line. Maheesh Theekshana chips it toward the short mid-wicket region and takes a single.

      Matheesha Pathirana is the last batter for Sri Lanka.

      17.6

      Jacob Bethell to Dasun Shanaka

      W

      out, OUT! STUMPED! Three wickets for Jacob Bethell in the over, and he is cock-a-hoop! Tosses it on a length, sliding in, and gets it to spin away after pitching. Dasun Shanaka shimmies down to work it across the line, but gets beaten by the turn and bounce. Had no chance to get back and Jos Buttler is quick to take off the bails in a flash. Sri Lanka are nine down with 16 needed off 12 balls.

      3 wickets for Jacob Bethell. Jacob Bethell is on a roll.

      17.5

      Jacob Bethell to Maheesh Theekshana

      1

      1 run, Flatter, sliding into off. Maheesh Theekshana works it through the gap at mid-wicket for one.

      Maheesh Theekshana joins his captain at the crease.

      17.4

      Jacob Bethell to Dushmantha Chameera

      W

      out, OUT! SOFT DISMISSAL FOR CHAMEERA! Flighted on a fullish length, just outside off. Chameera comes forward and chips it straight to Harry Brook at the short cover region, who makes no mistake. Two wickets in the over for Bethell. Chameera departs for a silver duck. Eight down now.

      17.3

      Jacob Bethell to Dushmantha Chameera

      0

      no run, Tossed up on a length, just outside off. Dushmantha Chameera defends into the off-side.

      With the game on a knife-edge, Dushmantha Chameera comes in next.

      17.2

      Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage

      W

      out, OUT! SHARP CATCH SENDS WELLALAGE PACKING! Tossed up on a length, turning into off. Dunith Wellalage sits low, looking to slog sweep, but gets the inside edge onto his pad, and it further lobs up into the leg side. Jos Buttler moves quickly, dives forward, and hangs onto a brilliant catch. Sri Lanka slide further. 

      End of over 18 ( 8 Runs )

      SL 112/6

      Dunith Wellalage* 10(13)

      Dasun Shanaka 4(5)

      17.1

      Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage

      4b

      byes, 4 runs, FOUR BYES! Lucky! Tossed up very full, around off. Dunith Wellalage goes hard for the drive but squeezes the bat into the pitch. Buttler fails to collect it, and it ricochets off the keeper's pad and runs down to deep third for four byes.

      16.6

      Adil Rashid to Dasun Shanaka

      2

      2 runs, Tad short, googly, on the middle and leg. Dasun Shanaka sits low and slog-sweeps it toward the fine leg region for a couple more to end the over. 

      16.5

      Adil Rashid to Dunith Wellalage

      1

      1 run, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Dunith Wellalage nudges it toward square leg for one.

      16.4

      Adil Rashid to Dasun Shanaka

      1

      1 run, Looped up on off. Dasun Shanaka sits low and slogs it through the backward square leg region for one.

      16.3

      Adil Rashid to Dasun Shanaka

      0

      no run, Flighted full, on the middle and leg. Shanaka looks to sweep but misses onto the pad.

      16.2

      Adil Rashid to Dunith Wellalage

      1

      1 run, Looped up on the middle. Nudged toward square leg for one.

      End of over 17 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 103/6

      Dunith Wellalage* 8(10)

      Dasun Shanaka 1(2)

      16.1

      Adil Rashid to Dunith Wellalage

      0

      no run, Floated full, on off. Dunith Wellalage guides it toward short third for none.

      15.6

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      1

      1 run, Flatter, around off. Dunith Wellalage chops it off the toe end toward short third for a single. Sri Lanka are 103/6 after 16 overs. 26 needed off 24 balls.

      15.5

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      2

      2 runs, Short and wide outside off. Dunith Wellalage waits for it and cuts it hard toward the deep backward point region for two more.

      15.4

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      2

      2 runs, Tossed up full, on middle. Dunith Wellalage uses his feet and drives it toward the gap at deep extra cover for a couple. 100 comes up for the home side.

      100 runs for SL

      15.3

      Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka

      1

      1 run, Tossed up full, outside off. Dasun Shanaka slogs it hard, comes off the cue end toward deep mid-wicket for one.

      15.2

      Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka

      0

      no run, Flighted full, turning into off. Dasun Shanaka gets forward and defends it down the pitch.

      The next batter walking out is Dasun Shanaka.

      End of over 16 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 97/6

      Janith Liyanage* 17(19)

      Dunith Wellalage 3(6)

      15.1

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      W

      out, LIYANAGE HOLES OUT! Will Jacks is on fire. Tossed up on a length, on off. Janith Liyanage sits low and nails the slog sweep, but hits it flat and straight to the man at deep mid-wicket, Jacob Bethell, who makes no mistake under pressure. Big wicket for Sri Lanka as the well-set batter departs. Sri Lanka lose their sixth.

      3 wickets for Will Jacks. Will Jacks is on a roll.

      14.6

      Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Tossed up on a length, on the middle and leg stump line. Janith Liyanage uses his feet and clips it through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.

      14.5

      Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage

      1

      1 run, Flighted full, on off. Dunith Wellalage nudges it toward square leg, a bit of mix up between the batters but they manage to complete the single.

      14.4

      Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Pushed through fuller, at the stumps. Janith Liyanage reverses it through the point region for one.

      14.3

      Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage

      2

      2 runs, Flatter and wider outside off. Janith Liyanage cuts it off the toe end but gets into the gap at the deep extra cover region for a brace.

      14.2

      Jacob Bethell to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Tad short, around off. Janith Liyanage cuts and picks out the backward point fielder.

      End of over 15 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 92/5

      Dunith Wellalage* 2(5)

      Janith Liyanage 13(14)

      14.1

      Jacob Bethell to Dunith Wellalage

      1

      leg byes, 1 run, Flatter on the thigh pad. Dunith Wellalage tucks it toward short fine leg for one.

      13.6

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Tossed up full, on off. Janith Liyanage reverses it straight to the backward point fielder.

      13.5

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      1

      1 run, Looped up on the middle. Dunith Wellalage pushes it into the gap at point for one.

      13.4

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      0

      no run, Flighted full, sliding into the leg pole. Dunith Wellalage prods to work it across the line, but misses and gets pinned in front. Half an appeal from Jacks is turned down by the umpire.

      13.3

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      0

      no run, Looped up on the leg. Dunith Wellalage pushes it to the left of the bowler.

      13.2

      Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage

      0

      no run, Tossed up full, on the middle and off. Wellalage presses forward in defence.

      Waste of a review from Sri Lanka. Dunith Wellalage comes in at number 7.

      End of over 14 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 90/5

      Kamindu Mendis* 14(11)

      Janith Liyanage 13(13)

      13.1

      Will Jacks to Kamindu Mendis

      W

      out, OUT! LBW! Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger. Flatter arm ball from Jacks, sliding into the middle and leg stump line. Kamindu Mendis hangs back, looking to work across the line, but he misses and gets pinned in front. The on-field decision is OUT. Kamindu was walking initially but decides the take the review. Three Reds on Ball Tracking, and Kamindu Mendis is a goner. Sri Lanka have lost half of their side now. 

      5 wickets down for SL. Out batsman is Kamindu Mendis

      12.6

      Liam Dawson to Kamindu Mendis

      1

      1 run, Tossed up on off. Kamindu Mendis flicks it through the gap at mid-wicket for one.

      12.5

      Liam Dawson to Kamindu Mendis

      6

      SIX, SIX! BANG! Flighted full, on off. Kamindu Mendis shimmies down, gets to the pitch of the ball, and smokes it over the bowler, clears the straightish long on boundary for half a dozen.

      12.4

      Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Tossed up full, on the middle and leg stump line. Janith Liyanage sweeps it toward fine leg for one.

      12.3

      Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Over the top! Flighted full, at the stumps. Janith Liyanage dances down and smashes it over the bowler's head, down the ground for a thumping hit.

      12.2

      Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Tossed up on a length, on the middle and leg stump line. Janith Liyanage shimmies down and blocks it back to the bowler.

      End of over 13 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 78/4

      Kamindu Mendis* 7(8)

      Janith Liyanage 8(10)

      12.1

      Liam Dawson to Kamindu Mendis

      1

      1 run, Tad short, spins back into off. Kamindu Mendis hangs back and pulls it hard to deep mid-wicket for one.

      11.6

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Much fuller and quicker, around off. Janith Liyanage reverse sweep but finds the man at short third. After 12 overs, Sri Lanka are 77/4. They need another 52 off 48 balls.

      11.5

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Flatter, turning into off. Janith Liyanage covers the line and turns it to short mid-wicket.

      11.4

      Will Jacks to Kamindu Mendis

      1

      1 run, Flatter arm ball, on the middle and leg. Kamindu Mendis knocks it down to long on for one.

      11.3

      Will Jacks to Kamindu Mendis

      2

      2 runs, Tad short, angled into the middle and leg. Kamindu Mendis flicks it uppishly toward the gap at deep mid-wicket for a brace.

      11.2

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Pushed through fuller, on the middle and leg. Janith Liyanage sweeps this hard toward deep backward square leg for one.

      End of over 12 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 73/4

      Janith Liyanage* 7(7)

      Kamindu Mendis 3(5)

      11.1

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Flatter off-break, turning back into the batter. Janith Liyanage shuffles a tad and drops it into the short leg region.

      10.6

      Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Flatter leg break, just outside off. Janith Liyanage covers the line and nudges it toward deep square leg for one.

      10.5

      Adil Rashid to Kamindu Mendis

      1

      1 run, Floated on the leg. Kamindu Mendis sweeps this to deep square leg for one.

      10.4

      Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Tossed up full on off. Janith Liyanage sweeps this to deep mid-wicket for one.

      10.3

      Adil Rashid to Janith Liyanage

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Nicely done! Flatter wrong'un, on the middle and leg. Janith Liyanage sits low, gets on top of the bounce and sweeps it perfectly toward long leg, beats the fielder and finds the ropes.

      10.2

      Adil Rashid to Kamindu Mendis

      1

      1 run, Tossed up full, on off. Kamindu Mendis nails the sweep to deep backward square leg for one.

      End of over 11 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 65/4

      Kamindu Mendis* 1(3)

      Janith Liyanage 1(3)

      10.1

      Adil Rashid to Kamindu Mendis

      0

      no run, Flatter leg break, sliding into off. Kamindu Mendis looks to work across the line but misses and wears on the pad.

      9.6

      Will Jacks to Kamindu Mendis

      1

      1 run, Short, on off, Kamindu Mendis punches it to cover for a single.

      9.5

      Will Jacks to Kamindu Mendis

      0

      no run, Short and wide, Kamil Mishara looks to play at it but misses.

      9.4

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      1

      1 run, Short, on middle, Janith Liyanage tucks it to square leg for a single.

      9.4

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      1wd

      wide, 1 run, Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Janith Liyanage looks to sweep it but misses.

      9.3

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Flatter, on leg, Janith Liyanage sweeps it to the fielder at short third.

      9.2

      Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage

      0

      no run, Short, on off, Janith Liyanage fends it to the right of the keeper.

      Drinks! England are fighting back. Both the set batters are back into the shed. The pressure is back on the hosts now. They need 67 from 65 balls now with 5 wickets in their bank. England will try to pick more wickets, while Sri Lanka will look to build a gritty stand from here on. The game seems evenly poised as of now. Let's see how it pans out. Janith Liyanage walks in to bat now.

      End of over 10 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 62/4

      Kusal Mendis* 26(26)

      Kamindu Mendis 0(0)

      9.1

      Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis

      W

      out, OUT! TAKEN! Will Jacks comes into the attack and strikes straightaway. That's a soft dismissal. Flatter, down the leg side, Kusal Mendis gets low and looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs towards Adil Rashid t short third who makes no mistake.

      That's a peach from Adil Rashid. Kamindu Mendis walks in to bat now.

      8.6

      Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake

      W

      out, OUT! TIMBER! Adil Rashid strikes. A much-needed wicket. Tossed up, on off, and it turns in sharply. Pavan Rathnayake stays back and looks to block it but the ball goes through his bat and his pad and rattles over the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake walks back into the shed.

      3 wickets down for SL. Out batsman is Pavan Rathnayake

      8.5

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Short, on off, Kusal Mendis punches it to mid off for a single.

      8.4

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Brilliant from Kusal Mendis! Short, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis goes deep in his crease and pulls it powerfully through square leg for a boundary.

      8.3

      Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Flatter, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to cover for a single.

      8.2

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Nice and full, on off, Kusal Mendis pushes it to mid off for one more.

      End of over 9 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 55/2

      Pavan Rathnayake* 12(13)

      Kusal Mendis 20(22)

      8.1

      Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Short, on middle, Pavan Rathnayake tucks it to mid-wicket for a run.

      7.6

      Jacob Bethell to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Short, on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it to cover.

      7.5

      Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Fired in, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake tucks it to square leg for a single.

      7.4

      Jacob Bethell to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Quicker, on leg, Kusal Mendis tucks it to square leg for a run.

      7.3

      Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Flatter, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake turns it to mid-wicket for a single.

      7.2

      Jacob Bethell to Pavan Rathnayake

      0

      no run, Too full, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake Pushes it to cover fielder.

      End of over 8 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 51/2

      Kusal Mendis* 19(20)

      Pavan Rathnayake 9(9)

      7.1

      Jacob Bethell to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Short, on off, Kusal Mendis punches it to cover for a single.

      6.6

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Tossed up, outside off, Kusal Mendis eases it to the fielder at short third.

      50 runs for SL

      6.5

      Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Too full, on off, Pavan Rathnayake sweeps it through wide long on for a single.

      6.4

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Short, on off, Kusal Mendis punches it to cover for a quick single.

      6.3

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Beaten! Quicker, outsie off, Kusal Mendis tries to drive it but misses.

      6.2

      Adil Rashid to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Turn and bounce, outside off, Kusal Mendis leaves it alone. That's turned massive.

      End of over 7 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 47/2

      Pavan Rathnayake* 8(8)

      Kusal Mendis 16(15)

      6.1

      Adil Rashid to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Too full, on off, Pavan Rathnayake digs it to wide of mid off for a single.

      5.6

      Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Through the gap! That is good timing. Length, outside off, Kusal Mendis stays back and punches it in the gap through backward point for a boundary.

      5.5

      Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Hard length, on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it to the cover fielder.

      5.4

      Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Keeps it full, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake taps it to point for a single.

      5.3

      Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake

      0

      no run, Much fuller, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to the cover fielder.

      5.2

      Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Just over short third! Short ball, outside off, slower too. Pavan Rathnayake tries to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball goes over a leaping fielder at short third for a boundary.

      End of over 6 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 37/2

      Pavan Rathnayake* 2(4)

      Kusal Mendis 12(13)

      5.1

      Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake

      0

      no run, On a length, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to cover.

      4.6

      Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Fuller, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to cover for a quick single.

      4.5

      Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake

      0

      no run, Quicker, on off, Pavan Rathnayake eases it to the cover fielder.

      4.4

      Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Flatter, on leg, Kusal Mendis turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

      4.3

      Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake

      1

      1 run, Fuller, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

      Pathum Nissanka's cameo comes to an end. Pavan Rathnayake walks in to bat now.

      4.2

      Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka

      W

      out, OUT! TAKEN! Liam Dawson has the last laugh. Flatter, on middle, and it turns a bit. Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball lobs in the air towards cover. Will Jacks settles under t and completes the catch. Pathum Nissanka walks back into the shed.

      End of over 5 ( 12 Runs )

      SL 34/1

      Pathum Nissanka* 23(11)

      Kusal Mendis 11(12)

      4.1

      Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka

      6

      SIX, SIX! All the way! That's a great shot. Full, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka gets low and sweeps it magnificently over deep backward square leg for a biggie.

      3.6

      Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka

      1

      1 run, Nice and full, on leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

      3.5

      Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, On a length, on off, Kusal Mendis eases it to cover for a single.

      3.4

      Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Through the gap! On a length, outside off, Kusal Mendis reaches out to it and cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

      3.3

      Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka

      1

      1 run, Hard length, on off, Pathum Nissanka eases it to cover for a single.

      End of over 4 ( 13 Runs )

      SL 21/1

      Pathum Nissanka* 15(8)

      Kusal Mendis 6(10)

      3.2

      Jamie Overton to Pathum Nissanka

      6

      SIX, SIX! That goes all the way! Short, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka stays in his creae and pulls it powerfully over wide long on for a biggie.

      3.1

      Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, Length, on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

      2.6

      Luke Wood to Pathum Nissanka

      6

      SIX, SIX! Brilliant effort though! Pathum Nissanka gets away with it. On a length, on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls it over square leg. Jacob Bethell leaps near the fence, takes the catch and throws the ball in the air as he loses his momentum. Tries to come back in and take the catch but ends up flicking it over the fence.

      2.5

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      1

      1 run, On a length, outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it to cover for a single.

      2.4

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Hard length, on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it to the cover fielder.

      2.3

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Nice and full, outside off, Kusal Mendis pushes it to the cover fielder.

      2.2

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Oh! Length, outside off, Kusal Mendis has a fiddle but misses.

      End of over 3 ( 2 Runs )

      SL 7/1

      Pathum Nissanka* 3(6)

      Kusal Mendis 4(5)

      2.1

      Luke Wood to Pathum Nissanka

      1

      1 run, Much fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it to cover for a single.

      1.6

      Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Too full, on middle, Kusal Mendis leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

      1.5

      Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Short, on off, Kusal Mendis punches it to cover.

      1.4

      Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka

      1

      1 run, Flatter, outside off, Pathum Nissanka guides it to short third. The fielder dives to his left and makes a brilliant stop. Keeps it to a single.

      1.3

      Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka

      0

      no run, Tossed up, on off, Pathum Nissanka tries to sweep it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards the fielder at square leg.

      1.2

      Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka

      0

      no run, Short, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to cover.

      End of over 2 ( 0 Runs )

      SL 5/1

      Pathum Nissanka* 1(2)

      Kusal Mendis 4(3)

      1.1

      Liam Dawson to Pathum Nissanka

      0

      no run, Quicker, on off, Pathum Nissanka blocks it back to the bowler.

      A good start from Luke Wood despite the boundary. Liam Dawson to share the attack.

      0.6

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, On a length, on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it to cover.

      0.5

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      4

      FOUR, FOUR! Kusal Mendis gets off the mark with a boundary! Nice and full, on leg, Kusal Mendis tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.

      0.4

      Luke Wood to Kusal Mendis

      0

      no run, Much fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it back to the bowler.

      That's a soft dismissal. Kusal Mendis walks in.

      0.3

      Luke Wood to Kamil Mishara

      W

      out, OUT! TAKEN! Not the start Sri Lanka would have hoped for. Short, on off, Kamil Mishara was caught by surprise as he looked to pull it. Gets a top edge as the ball lobs towards mid on. Ben Duckett moves to his right and takes a fine catch. Kamil Mishara departs for a duck.

      End of over 1 ( 1 Runs )

      SL 1/0

      Kamil Mishara* 0(1)

      Pathum Nissanka 1(1)

      0.2

      Luke Wood to Kamil Mishara

      0

      no run, Beauty! Length, just outside off, shaping away. Kamil Mishara has a fiddle but misses.

      0.1

      Luke Wood to Pathum Nissanka

      1

      1 run, On a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka tries to slap it but gets a bottom edge. The ball rolls towards cover as the batters cross.

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      Man of the Series: Sam Curran

      Umpires: Hemantha Boteju (SL) and Ravindra Kottahachchi (SL)

      TV umpire: Nimali Perera (SL)

      Match referee: Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

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