Match Ended   
1st T20I, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff , Jun 23, 2021
ENG ENG
130/2 (17.1/20)
SL SL
129/7 (20.0/20)
England beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Jos Buttler
    68(55)
SL 129/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59545-madagamagamage-dasun-shanaka-playerprofile>Dasun Shanaka</a>
Dasun Shanaka
50 (44)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 113.63SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1484-kusal-perera-playerprofile>Kusal Perera</a>
Kusal Perera
30 (26)
  • 1x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 115.38SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Adil Rashid
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/2
R/W
Bowler
Sam Curran
ECON 8.33
3
OVERS
25/2
R/W
ENG 130/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
68 (55)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 123.63SR
<a href=/cricket/players/16312-jason-jonathan-roy-playerprofile>Jason Roy</a>
Jason Roy
36 (22)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 163.63SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
ECON 7.57
3.1
OVERS
24/1
R/W
Bowler
Isuru Udana
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/1
R/W
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Right then! That's all from the first T20I between England and Sri Lanka! It was a game which was completely dominated by England and they would like to continue the same in the second game as well while the visitors would look to come back stronger. The second T20I is going to be played at the same ground and it will begin at 1830 local (1730 GMT). Do join us then. Cheers and take care.
Jos Buttler, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says that he enjoyed his innings and it was a good target to chase. Adds that their bowlers did a terrific job and the partnership with Roy was great. Tells that they assessed the wicket and it was a little tough. Says that it is about batting with partnerships and he was trying to get Roy on strike. States that the bowlers were fantastic.
Eoin Morgan, the England skipper, says that it has been a comprehensive performance and the bowlers created opportunities and they have made them look good. Adds that Jason Roy and Jos Buttler laid that platform and Jos showed what a class player he is. Tells that when you get ahead in the game, they try to assess the performance. States that Livingstone was their all-rounder in their team and he stepped up and was brilliant. Tells that he offers a lot to the team. Tells that it is great to have Woakes back in the team and he made use of the opportunity. Tells that there is a chance of playing a different team in the next game.
Kusal Perera, the Sri Lankan skipper, says that he is disappointed with the performance. Adds that they collapsed in the middle order and they will look to improve. Goes onto say that they have to mentally prepare and they have to look at their options. Tells that Hasaranga has been bowling brilliantly.
One might say that Sri Lanka had very few runs to defend and it certainly was. They were off to a poor start as they gave away 61 runs in the Powerplay and it was always going to be tough from there. Wanindu Hasaranga bowled a brilliant spell and they did pick up a couple of wickets but it was never going to be enough. Their fielding was also good and saved some runs but if they had gotten some more runs, things might have been different. Stay tuned for the Presentation ceremony!!!
Needing 130 to win, it was not going to be difficult but England would not have wanted to lose early wickets and they did not. Jason Roy and Jos Buttler gave a terrific start with the former going all guns blazing while Buttler was playing second fiddle. Once Roy fell, Jos Buttler attacked and took them close. Malan could not do much but Bairstow and Buttler stayed till the end.
An easy win for England here! They have absolutely hammered Sri Lanka and have chased down 130 with relative ease. A simply brilliant performance and it has been a perfect start to their limited-over series against Sri Lanka. The Island Nation will be disappointed and their campaign has started off in a poor fashion.
Over 17.1 : 130/2
1 Runs
  • 117.1
J. Buttler
68 (55)
J. Bairstow
13 (12)
D. Chameera
3.1-0-24-1
17.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Jos Buttler
EDGED AND DROPPED! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to swing it away but gets an outside edge and goes to Kusal Perera who tries to catch it but fails to hold on. A single taken and ENGLAND HAVE WON BY 8 WICKETS.
Over 17 : 129/2
12 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
J. Bairstow
13 (12)
J. Buttler
67 (54)
A. Dananjaya
4-0-40-0
16.6
6
Akila Dananjaya To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! SCORES LEVEL! Tossed up on off, Bairstow goes on his knees and then slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. Just one run required to win.
16.5
0
Akila Dananjaya To Jonny Bairstow
Flighted ball on middle, Bairstow defends it out.
16.4
1
Akila Dananjaya To Jos Buttler
Flatter ball outside off, Buttler punches it to deep cover for a single.
16.3
1
Akila Dananjaya To Jonny Bairstow
On middle, Jonny flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.2
0
Akila Dananjaya To Jonny Bairstow
Short ball on the pads, Bairstow looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the pads.
16.1
4
Akila Dananjaya To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! That's well played! Loopy ball on off, Bairstow reverse sweeps it to the third man region for a boundary.
Over 16 : 117/2
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
J. Bairstow
2 (7)
J. Buttler
66 (53)
I. Udana
4-0-30-1
15.6
1
Isuru Udana To Jonny Bairstow
Full and off. Jonny Bairstow looks to drive but gets inner half of the bat towards mid on to get off the mark with a single.
15.5
0
Isuru Udana To Jonny Bairstow
Another short ball, on off, quicker one. Jonny Bairstow sways away from it.
15.4
0
Isuru Udana To Jonny Bairstow
Banged short ball, outside off. Jonny Bairstow misses his pull.
15.3
1
Isuru Udana To Jos Buttler
On middle. Eased away to mid-wicket for a single.
15.2
1
Isuru Udana To Jonny Bairstow
A length ball, outside off. Jonny cuts it but straight to the point fielder. Single taken.
15.1
1
Isuru Udana To Jos Buttler
Good Fielding! A back of a length ball, on middle. Jos pulls it along the ground to fine leg where the fielder does well to stop it.
Over 15 : 113/2
1 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
J. Bairstow
0 (3)
J. Buttler
64 (51)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-12-0
14.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jonny Bairstow
Another tossed up delivery, on middle. Blocked out. Super spell from Wanindu Hasaranga, 4-0-12-0.
14.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jonny Bairstow
Googly, on off. Bairstow gets his bat down in time to defend.
14.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jos Buttler
Tossed up, on middle. Jos pushes it to sweeper cover for a single.
14.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jos Buttler
Comes down the track and defends it back to bowler.
14.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jos Buttler
On middle. Jos Buttler drives it back to bowler.
14.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jos Buttler
Short and outside off. Buttler punches it to covers.
Over 14 : 112/2
7 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • W 13.5
  • 013.6
J. Bairstow
0 (1)
J. Buttler
63 (47)
I. Udana
3-0-26-1
13.6
0
Isuru Udana To Jonny Bairstow
Full on off, Bairstow pushes it to mid off.
Jonny Bairstow comes to bat.
13.5
W
Isuru Udana To Dawid Malan OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Perfect line and length from Udana! A consolation wicket for Sri Lanka. Full on off, Malan looks to drive but misses and the ball uproots the off stump. 18 needed in 37 balls.
13.4
1
Isuru Udana To Jos Buttler
Short ball on middle, Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
17 OV
12 Runs
A. Dananjaya to J. Bairstow J. Buttler
  • 416.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
4 Runs
I. Udana to J. Buttler J. Bairstow
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
1 Runs
W. Hasaranga to J. Buttler J. Bairstow
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
7 Runs
I. Udana to J. Buttler D. Malan J. Bairstow
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • W 13.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
15 Runs
A. Dananjaya to J. Buttler D. Malan
  • 611.1
  • 411.2
  • 211.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
4 Runs
W. Hasaranga to D. Malan J. Buttler
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 210.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
3 Runs
D. Chameera to J. Roy D. Malan J. Buttler
  • W 9.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 29.6
9 OV
4 Runs
W. Hasaranga to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
9 Runs
I. Udana to J. Roy J. Buttler
  • 27.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 1 WD 7.4
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
6 Runs
A. Dananjaya to J. Roy J. Buttler
  • 16.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 1 WD 6.6
  • 06.6
6 OV
10 Runs
I. Udana to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
7 Runs
A. Dananjaya to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 04.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
17 Runs
N. Pradeep to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 13.1
  • 63.2
  • 43.3
  • 1 WD 3.4
  • 1 WD 3.4
  • 1 LB 3.4
  • 13.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
13 Runs
D. Chameera to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
7 Runs
N. Pradeep to J. Buttler J. Roy
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
7 Runs
D. Chameera to J. Roy J. Buttler
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 1 WD 0.4
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 129/7 in 20.0 overs
  • D Shanaka 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (3x4) (2x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/6 in 16.5 over
  • Sri Lanka 50/3 in 8.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 49/3: K Mendis lbw b L Livingstone 9(12)
  • Referral 1 (7.5 ovs): K Mendis against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, SL: 0)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 39/2
  • England 100/1 in 11.4 overs
  • J Buttler 13th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 61/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between J Roy (27) and J Buttler (19)
  • England 50/0 in 4.4 overs
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