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3rd ODI, The Kia Oval, London
, Sep 27, 2026
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That's it for England's home season - Harry Brook lifts the ODI series trophy and goes on to celebrate with his teammates on the podium. Well then, it has been a long English summer, fueled by the additional heat wave this year, and we have seen plenty of action - county cricket, the T20 Blast, and The Hundred- to go along with a plethora of international fixtures, but it is now time to move on. Both England and Sri Lanka will now travel to Pakistan for an ODI Tri-series starting October 18. However, Sri Lanka have another contingent representing them in the ongoing Asian Games, and their next fixture is a Quarterfinal clash against Nepal on Tuesday, September 29, beginning at 12 am GMT. Also, before the tri-series, Sri Lanka will take on Pakistan in a three-match bilateral T20I series. So, there's plenty of action to look forward to, but for now, we take your leave. Hope you enjoyed our coverage. Take care and goodbye!
Now, the victorious captain of England - Harry Brook says that it was a near-perfect performance for the team and everyone chipped in. He reckons that there were a few tough periods, but the guys did well. He says that Cox played beautifully towards the end and that they need to adapt to the conditions. Further says that having many players in form is a good problem to have, as they have replacements for the players, and that is what builds a strong squad. He ends by saying that they are looking forward to their series with Pakistan, but for now, they will go home and rest.
A chat with Sri Lanka's skipper - Kusal Mendis says that they played a couple of good games, and today they struggled with the bat, and there was some poor fielding as well. He goes on to say that the middle order wasn't at it's best. On his own spilled catch, Kusal says that Dunith Wellalage bowled really well and that missed catch gave Harry Brook a chance to kick on. Goes on to end by saying that they travel to Pakistan next, and they need to learn from their mistakes.
Player of the Series - Will Jacks has been given the accolade for his brilliant all-round contribution. He scored 123 runs at an average of 61.5 and picked up 6 wickets at an economy of just 4.15. Jacks says that as soon as he had the surgery, he worked towards his recovery, and he is happy to be back. He adds that the pitches were spin-friendly, so it worked for him, but his role can be different for the series in Pakistan, and he will adapt to it. Ends by saying that with the World Cup coming up, they need to adapt to the conditions.
Player of the Match - For his maiden ODI ton (126 off 105 balls), Tom Banton has been given the award. Banton starts by saying that as a kid he dreamt of scoring a century for his country, and now achieving that in front of friends and family as well feels special. On his journey, he says that after breaking into the national team, he's had a few tough years and had to fight hard to come back. On Kevin Pietersen, he says that he's chatted a lot with him behind the scenes, and there's plenty of banter involved as well. On opening the batting, Banton says that he's happy to bat wherever he's asked to.
England's Men's ODI Player of the summer - Joe Root has been given the accolade for amassing 326 runs across the series against India and Sri Lanka. Root says that it's been a good series and they are moving in the right direction with the World Cup around the corner. He reckons that he loves where the team is heading and they are really confident. When asked about the contribution, he says that everyone stood up despite the injuries and ends by saying that they are really confident as a team, given the amount of series heading their way.
The Presentation ceremony...
Not the talking point we expected - After hammering 355 runs with the bat, England got a perfect start with the ball as Sonny Baker, another fringe player, picked up Pathum Nissanka in his first over. England then picked up a total of three wickets inside the first 10 overs despite some counterattack from Kusal Mendis. With the odds already against them, Pavan Rathnayake got run out in what turned out to be a very arguable decision, albeit a fair one in the end. Jofra Archer nailed a direct hit at the keeper's end, but Jordan Cox had clipped the bails before the throw hit the stumps. Rathnayake was well short, but the main talking point was the law behind the dismissal. Generally, the law states that when such an incident happens, the keeper needs to collect the ball and then uproot the stumps, but a subsection of that same law says that if there's a direct hit and even one of the stumps gets uprooted, then the decision will be out. From that dismissal onwards, England completely bossed the game, not that they were lagging behind before that, but the spinners then raced through the middle order. Jamie Overton also bowled a short but spicy spell, and it was Will Jacks who sealed the series with a brilliant catch from Joe Root to go along with it.
England's bench strength shines - With the bat, we saw two wonderful performances from Tom Banton and Jordan Cox, neither of whom are the first-choice players in their positions, and both of them were brilliant in the field as well. Then with the ball, Liam Dawson, who was playing his first game of this ODI series, picked up 3 wickets whilst being miserly. Overall, England will feel that this competition for places is exactly what they need a year before the next ODI World Cup.
Not good enough from Sri Lanka - The T20I series was a mess for the visitors, but the fight they showed in the 2nd ODI made everyone believe that they can go toe-to-toe with the best. However, this final ODI has been disappointing for the Lankans in so many ways. They conceded too many runs on what seemed like a tricky pitch to bat on, then were bowled out for 132 in just 29.1 overs.
The English summer ends with a bang - England have roared back to their best after that defeat in Leeds and have clinched this ODI series 2-1. This was also the last game of England's home season in 2026, and they have given a packed Oval crowd plenty to cheer about. It's been an up-and-down summer, but the latter half of it has been very fruitful for England, especially the white-ball side, and now white-ball coach Brendon McCullum can celebrate his birthday with much relief.
End Of The Over 29.1 : 132/10
0 Runs
- W 29.1
E. Malinga
14 (19)
D. Madushanka
2 (10)
W. Jacks
3.1-0-8-1
29.1
W
Will Jacks To Eshan Malinga OUT!
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.
End Of The Over 29 : 132/9
9 Runs
- 028.1
- 428.2
- 428.3
- 128.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
D. Madushanka
2 (10)
E. Malinga
14 (18)
L. Dawson
8-0-26-3
28.6
0
Liam Dawson To Dilshan Madushanka
Fullish, on off, Dilshan Madushanka taps it to point.
28.5
0
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.
28.4
1
Liam Dawson To Eshan Malinga
Much fuller, on leg, Eshan Malinga flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
28.3
4
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.
28.2
4
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.
28.1
0
Liam Dawson To Eshan Malinga
Fullish, on off, Eshan Malinga pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 28 : 123/9
3 Runs
- 027.1
- 127.2
- 227.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
D. Madushanka
2 (8)
E. Malinga
5 (14)
W. Jacks
3-0-8-0
27.6
0
Will Jacks To Dilshan Madushanka
Slightly down the leg side, Dilshan Madushanka looks to block it but wears it on his pads.
27.5
0
Will Jacks To Dilshan Madushanka
A bit short, on off, Dilshan Madushanka eases it to cover.
27.4
0
Will Jacks To Dilshan Madushanka
Too full, on middle, Dilshan Madushanka pushes it to cover.
27.3
2
Will Jacks To Dilshan Madushanka
Short, on off, Dilshan Madushanka looks to punch it but edges it to third man for a brace.
27.2
1
Will Jacks To Eshan Malinga
Flatter, on off, Eshan Malinga drags it through mid-wicket for a single.
27.1
0
Will Jacks To Eshan Malinga
Shortish, outside off, Eshan Malinga looks to slap it but misses.
Will Jacks is back on.
End Of The Over 27 : 120/9
1 Runs
- 026.1
- 1 WD 26.2
- W 26.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
D. Madushanka
0 (4)
E. Malinga
4 (12)
L. Dawson
7-0-17-3
26.6
0
Liam Dawson To Dilshan Madushanka
Fired in, on middle, Dilshan Madushanka blocks it back to the bowler.
26.5
0
Liam Dawson To Dilshan Madushanka
Beaten! Flatter, outside off, Dilshan Madushanka looks to block it but misses.
26.4
0
Liam Dawson To Dilshan Madushanka
Fired in, on off, Dilshan Madushanka eases it back to the bowler.
26.3
0
Liam Dawson To Dilshan Madushanka
Much fuller, on off, Dilshan Madushanka taps it to mid off.
Dilshan Madushanka is the last batter.
26.2
W
Liam Dawson To Asitha Fernando OUT!
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.
26.2
wd
Liam Dawson To Asitha Fernando
Wide! Down the leg side, Asitha Fernando leaves it alone.
26.1
0
Liam Dawson To Asitha Fernando
Fullish, on middle, Asitha Fernando blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 26 : 119/8
6 Runs
- 025.1
- 125.2
- 425.3
- 125.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
E. Malinga
4 (12)
A. Fernando
6 (7)
J. Overton
3-0-10-1
25.6
0
Jamie Overton To Eshan Malinga
Angling in, on off, Eshan Malinga taps it to cover.
25.5
0
Jamie Overton To Eshan Malinga
Back of a length, on off, Eshan Malinga looks to cut it but misses.
25.4
1
Jamie Overton To Asitha Fernando
Angling in, on off, Asitha Fernando looks to drive it but edges it to third man for a single.
25.3
4
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.
25.2
1
Jamie Overton To Eshan Malinga
Full and outside off, Eshan Malinga pushes it to cover for a single.
25.1
0
Jamie Overton To Eshan Malinga
Bangs it short, on leg, Eshan Malinga sways away from it.
End Of The Over 25 : 113/8
1 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 124.5
- 024.6
A. Fernando
1 (5)
E. Malinga
3 (8)
L. Dawson
6-0-16-2
24.6
0
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.
24.5
1
Liam Dawson To Eshan Malinga
Floated up outside off, eased away through covers for a single.
24.4
0
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.
24.3
0
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.
24.2
0
Liam Dawson To Eshan Malinga
Good length outside off, held back a bit, and this one turns in. Malinga makes a watchful block.
24.1
0
Liam Dawson To Eshan Malinga
Tossed up on a length, wide outside off. Malinga leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 24 : 112/8
6 Runs
- W 23.1
- 4 LB 23.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
A. Fernando
1 (4)
E. Malinga
2 (3)
J. Overton
2-0-4-1
23.6
0
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.
23.5
0
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.
23.4
1
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.
23.3
1
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.
Tom Banton also gets a helmet and slots into the forward short leg region.
23.2
lb
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.
The next batter is Asitha Fernando.
23.1
W
Jamie Overton To Janith Liyanage OUT!
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.
End Of The Over 23 : 106/7
2 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- W 22.3
- 022.4
- 122.5
- 122.6
J. Liyanage
19 (19)
E. Malinga
1 (2)
L. Dawson
5-0-15-2
22.6
1
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.
22.5
1
Liam Dawson To Eshan Malinga
Fullish length outside off, dabbed away thrugh backward point for a single by Malinga.
22.4
0
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.
Eshan Malinga is the next batter in.
22.3
W
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage OUT!
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.
22.2
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Tossed up around off, stroked away to extra cover.
22.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 22 : 104/6
2 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 121.4
- 021.5
- 121.6
S. Colombage
4 (16)
J. Liyanage
18 (18)
J. Overton
1-0-2-0
21.6
1
Jamie Overton To Sachindu Colombage
Pace off, full and on off. Colombage bunts it in front of covers and pinches a quick single.
21.5
0
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.
21.4
1
Jamie Overton To Janith Liyanage
Short and wide, Liyanage stands tall and slaps it down to sweeper cover for a single.
21.3
0
Jamie Overton To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length, just outside off. Janith Liyanage rocks back and dabs it down to cover-point.
21.2
0
Jamie Overton To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and over middle, Liyanage gets right behind the line to make the block.
21.1
0
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.
End Of The Over 21 : 102/6
3 Runs
- 120.1
- 120.2
- 120.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
S. Colombage
3 (14)
J. Liyanage
17 (14)
L. Dawson
4-0-13-1
20.6
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Tossed up, full and on off, Sachindu Colombage leans on and pushes it to extra cover.
20.5
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Floated up on the pads, nudged away iwth soft hands to the leg side.
20.4
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Drifted into middle and leg, Colombage defends it down the pitch.
20.3
1
Liam Dawson To Janith Liyanage
Nice and full on off, driven along the turf and down to long off for another single.
20.2
1
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.
20.1
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.
End Of The Over 20 : 99/6
11 Runs
- 019.1
- 419.2
- 619.3
- 119.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
S. Colombage
2 (10)
J. Liyanage
15 (12)
J. Root
3-0-15-1
19.6
0
Joe Root To Sachindu Colombage
Fullish, on leg, Sachindu Colombage knocks it to mid on.
19.5
0
Joe Root To Sachindu Colombage
Fired in, on middle, Sachindu Colombage blocks it back to the bowler.
19.4
1
Joe Root To Janith Liyanage
Nice and full, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
19.3
6
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.
19.2
4
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.
19.1
0
Joe Root To Janith Liyanage
Fullish, on off, Janith Liyanage taps it to mid off.
End Of The Over 19 : 88/6
3 Runs
- 018.1
- 118.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 118.5
- 018.6
S. Colombage
2 (8)
J. Liyanage
4 (8)
L. Dawson
3-0-10-1
18.6
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Quicker, on leg, Sachindu Colombage flicks it to mid-wicket.
18.5
1
Liam Dawson To Janith Liyanage
Flatter, outside off, Janith Liyanage pushes it through mid off for a single.
18.4
0
Liam Dawson To Janith Liyanage
Gives it air, on leg, Janith Liyanage knocks it to mid on.
18.3
1
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Too full, outside off, Sachindu Colombage pushes it to mid off for a single.
18.2
1
Liam Dawson To Janith Liyanage
A bit short, on off, Janith Liyanage punches it to cover for a single.
18.1
0
Liam Dawson To Janith Liyanage
Much fuller, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 18 : 85/6
3 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 117.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
J. Liyanage
2 (4)
S. Colombage
1 (6)
J. Root
2-0-4-1
17.6
1
Joe Root To Janith Liyanage
Fired in, on leg, Janith Liyanage flicks it to short third.
17.5
1
Joe Root To Sachindu Colombage
Nice and full, on leg, Sachindu Colombage flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
17.4
0
Joe Root To Sachindu Colombage
Flatter, on leg, Sachindu Colombage tucks it to square leg.
17.3
1
Joe Root To Janith Liyanage
Fullish, on off, Janith Liyanage knocks it to long off for a single.
17.2
0
Joe Root To Janith Liyanage
Much fuller, on off, Janith Liyanage pushes it to cover.
17.1
0
Joe Root To Janith Liyanage
Flatter, on off, Janith Liyanage taps it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 17 : 82/6
4 Runs
- 416.1
- W 16.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
S. Colombage
0 (4)
J. Liyanage
0 (0)
L. Dawson
2-0-7-1
16.6
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Too full, on middle, Sachindu Colombage stabs it to mid on.
16.5
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Fired in, on middle, Sachindu Colombage blocks it to the off side.
16.4
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Fullish, on middle, Sachindu Colombage eases it back to the bowler.
16.3
0
Liam Dawson To Sachindu Colombage
Flatter, on off, Sachindu Colombage taps it back to the bowler.
Sachindu Colombage is the next batter.
16.2
W
Liam Dawson To Dunith Wellalage OUT!
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.
16.1
4
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.
End Of The Over 16 : 78/5
1 Runs
- 015.1
- W 15.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
D. Wellalage
1 (4)
J. Liyanage
0 (0)
J. Root
1-0-1-1
15.6
1
Joe Root To Dunith Wellalage
Flatter, outside off, Dunith Wellalage pushes it to cover for a single.
15.5
0
Joe Root To Dunith Wellalage
Fired in, on off, Dunith Wellalage lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
15.4
0
Joe Root To Dunith Wellalage
Fullish, on middle, Dunith Wellalage digs it back to the bowler.
15.3
0
Joe Root To Dunith Wellalage
Flatter, on off, Dunith Wellalage taps it to cover.
Dunith Wellalage is the new batter.
15.2
W
Joe Root To Charith Asalanka OUT!
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.
15.1
0
Joe Root To Charith Asalanka
Flatter, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to point.
Janith Liyanage is the new batter. Also, Joe Root comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 15 : 77/4
3 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- 014.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- W 14.6
C. Asalanka
7 (17)
P. Rathnayake
18 (25)
L. Dawson
1-0-3-0
14.6
W
Liam Dawson To Charith Asalanka OUT!
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.
14.5
1
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.
14.4
1
Liam Dawson To Charith Asalanka
Much fuller, on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to backward point for a single.
14.3
0
Liam Dawson To Charith Asalanka
Quicker, outside off, Charith Asalanka has a waft at it but misses.
14.2
1
Liam Dawson To Pavan Rathnayake
Flighted up, on off, Pavan Rathnayake drives it through covers for a single.
14.1
0
Liam Dawson To Pavan Rathnayake
Turning away, on off, Pavan Rathnayake edges it to short third.
Liam Dawson comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 14 : 74/3
3 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
C. Asalanka
6 (14)
P. Rathnayake
16 (22)
J. Archer
3-0-15-0
13.6
0
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Slightly shorter, on leg, Charith Asalanka tucks it to mid-wicket.
13.5
0
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Hits the deck hard, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to cover.
13.4
1
Jofra Archer To Pavan Rathnayake
Shaping in, on off, Pavan Rathnayake punches it to cover for a single.
13.3
0
Jofra Archer To Pavan Rathnayake
Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake ducks under it. Wide called for height.
13.2
1
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Angling in, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to cover for a quick single.
13.1
1
Jofra Archer To Pavan Rathnayake
Keeps it full, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake steers it through point for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 71/3
3 Runs
- 1 B 12.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 112.6
P. Rathnayake
14 (19)
C. Asalanka
5 (11)
W. Jacks
2-0-5-0
12.6
1
Will Jacks To Pavan Rathnayake
Fullish, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to point.
12.5
0
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.
12.4
0
Will Jacks To Pavan Rathnayake
Short, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake tucks it to mid-wicket.
12.3
1
Will Jacks To Charith Asalanka
Fired in, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to cover for a single.
12.2
0
Will Jacks To Charith Asalanka
Quicker, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to mid off.
12.1
b
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.
End Of The Over 12 : 68/3
2 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 211.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
C. Asalanka
4 (9)
P. Rathnayake
13 (15)
J. Archer
2-0-12-0
11.6
0
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Full and straight, Charith Asalanka pushes it to cover.
11.5
0
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.
11.4
0
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Much fuller, on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to mid off.
11.3
2
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Bangs it short, on leg, Charith Asalanka pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.
11.2
0
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length, on off, Charith Asalanka fends it to point.
11.1
0
Jofra Archer To Charith Asalanka
A full toss, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to mid off.
End Of The Over 11 : 66/3
3 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 010.6
P. Rathnayake
13 (15)
C. Asalanka
2 (3)
W. Jacks
1-0-3-0
10.6
0
Will Jacks To Pavan Rathnayake
Quicker, on off, Pavan Rathnayake eases it to mid on.
10.5
1
Will Jacks To Charith Asalanka
Fired in, on off, Charith Asalanka punches it through covers for a single.
10.4
1
Will Jacks To Pavan Rathnayake
A bit short, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake turns it through backward square leg for a single.
10.3
0
Will Jacks To Pavan Rathnayake
Fullish, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to cover.
10.2
1
Will Jacks To Charith Asalanka
Short, just outside off, Charith Asalanka cuts it through covers for a single.
10.1
0
Will Jacks To Charith Asalanka
Flatter, on off, Charith Asalanka taps it to short third.
Done with Powerplay 1. Sri Lanka's scoring rate is pretty good, but having lost 3 wickets, this chase has now become pretty tough, and they can't afford any mistakes from here. England will now be allowed as many as 4 fielders outside the ring, as Harry Brook turns to spin. Will Jacks will have a bowl now.
End Of The Over 10 : 63/3
10 Runs
- 09.1
- 29.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 49.5
- 49.6
P. Rathnayake
12 (12)
C. Asalanka
0 (0)
J. Archer
1-0-10-0
9.6
4
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.
9.5
4
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.
9.4
0
Jofra Archer To Pavan Rathnayake
Full-pitched delivery on off and middle, Rathnayake gets halfway forward and pushes it down to mid off.
9.3
0
Jofra Archer To Pavan Rathnayake
Straighter in line, fuller than a good length. Rathnayake covers the line and blocks it off.
9.2
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.
9.1
0
Jofra Archer To Pavan Rathnayake
Back of a length, nibbling away from the fourth-stump line. Rathnayake watchfully keeps it out.
Charith Asalanka is in at number 5 for Sri Lanka. Also, Jofra Archer comes into the attack, replacing Sonny Baker.
End Of The Over 9 : 53/3
5 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 48.4
- 08.5
- W 8.6
K. Mendis
35 (26)
P. Rathnayake
2 (6)
G. Atkinson
5-0-26-2
8.6
W
Gus Atkinson To Kusal Mendis OUT!
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.
8.5
0
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.
8.4
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.
8.3
0
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.
8.2
1
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.
8.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Pavan Rathnayake
Back of a length, around off, Rathnayake stays back and blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 8 : 48/2
12 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 67.4
- 07.5
- 47.6
K. Mendis
31 (22)
P. Rathnayake
1 (4)
S. Baker
4-0-27-1
7.6
4
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.
7.5
0
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.
7.4
6
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.
7.3
1
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.
7.2
0
Sonny Baker To Pavan Rathnayake
Pitched up to the batter, angling it in from off stump. Rathnayake gets nicely forward to make the block.
7.1
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.
End Of The Over 7 : 36/2
3 Runs
- 36.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- W 6.4
- 06.5
- 06.6
P. Rathnayake
0 (2)
K. Mendis
20 (18)
G. Atkinson
4-0-21-1
6.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Pavan Rathnayake
Back of a length, in and around off. Rathnayake hangs back to defend again.
6.5
0
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.
Pavan Rathnayake is the next batter in for Sri Lanka. The floodlights have also been on at the Oval since the last couple of overs.
6.4
W
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
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.
6.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis
Good length in the channel, solidly blocked off by Mendis.
6.2
0
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.
6.1
3
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.
End Of The Over 6 : 33/1
9 Runs
- 1 WD 5.1
- 15.1
- 05.2
- 15.3
- 15.4
- 15.5
- 45.6
K. Mendis
12 (16)
K. Mendis
17 (17)
S. Baker
3-0-15-1
5.6
4
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.
5.5
1
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.
5.4
1
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.
5.3
1
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.
5.2
0
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.
5.1
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.
5.1
wd
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.
End Of The Over 5 : 24/1
13 Runs
- 14.1
- 64.2
- 04.3
- 64.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
K. Mendis
15 (14)
K. Mendis
6 (13)
G. Atkinson
3-0-18-0
4.6
0
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.
4.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Kusal Mendis
Good length in the channel, Kusal solidly blocks it out to covers.
4.4
6
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.
4.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Kusal Mendis
Hard length on middle, straightening a bit. Mendis presses back and then leans on a bit to defend.
4.2
6
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.
4.1
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.
End Of The Over 4 : 11/1
5 Runs
- 1 WD 3.1
- 23.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
K. Mendis
3 (9)
K. Mendis
5 (12)
S. Baker
2-0-6-1
3.6
0
Sonny Baker To Kusal Mendis
Length again, in and around off, hitting the deck hard. Kusal Mendis presses back to defend.
3.5
0
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.
3.4
1
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.
3.3
1
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.
3.2
0
Sonny Baker To Kusal Mendis
Short of a good length, and in the channel. Kusal hangs back and taps it down behind point.
3.1
2
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.
3.1
wd
Sonny Baker To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! Darted in towards the pads, but this one angles down leg.
End Of The Over 3 : 6/1
4 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 42.5
- 02.6
K. Mendis
4 (11)
K. Mendis
0 (4)
G. Atkinson
2-0-5-0
2.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis
Good length, angling back in from outside off. Kamindu Mendis jabs it out.
2.5
4
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.
2.4
0
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.
2.3
0
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.
2.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, slightly outside off, and hit away off the back foot to backward point.
2.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis
On a hard length, tighter line around off. Kamindu Mendis hops to the off side to defend it down.
End Of The Over 2 : 2/1
1 Runs
- 01.1
- W 1.2
- 01.3
- 1 WD 1.4
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
K. Mendis
0 (4)
K. Mendis
0 (5)
S. Baker
1-0-1-1
1.6
0
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.
1.5
0
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.
1.4
0
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.
1.4
wd
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.
1.3
0
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.
The skipper, Kusal Mendis, walks in at number 3.
1.2
W
Sonny Baker To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
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.
1.1
0
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.
Sonny Baker to take the other new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
K. Mendis
0 (5)
P. Nissanka
1 (1)
G. Atkinson
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
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.
0.5
0
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.
0.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, just outside off, Mendis stays upright again and punches it down to point.
0.3
0
Gus Atkinson To Kamindu Mendis
Good length again, outside off, Mendis laces the drive while standing tall but finds the fielder at cover-point.
0.2
0
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.
0.1
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.
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Match Info
- Venue The Kia Oval, London
- Weather Overcast
- Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
- Result England beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs
- Player of the Match Tom Banton
- Player of the Series Will Jacks
- Umpire Rob White (ENG), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
- Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: England 355/7 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): England 355/7 (104 runs, 3 wickets)
- England 353/5 in 49.2 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 150 off 25 balls between J Cox (32) and J Overton (17)
- J Overton dropped on 3 by J Liyanage in 46.4 overs
- J Cox maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (4x3) (6x1)
- England 300/5 in 45.1 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): England 251/4 (201 runs, 3 wickets)
- England 250/4 in 39.1 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 150 off 116 balls between T Banton (77) and H Brook (68)
- England 204/2 in 33.4 overs
- T Banton maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 95 balls (4x13) (6x3)
- Drinks: England 175/2 32.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 93 balls between T Banton (46) and H Brook (52)
- England 155/2 in 29.4 overs
- H Brook 8th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 51 balls (4x4) (6x2)
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 62 balls between T Banton (21) and H Brook (27)
- Referral 2 (24.4 ovs): SL against T Banton (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 1)
- England 101/2 in 23.1 overs
- H Brook dropped on 7 by K Mendis in 20.6 overs
- T Banton ODI fifty: 51 runs in 51 balls (4x8) (6x1)
- Referral 1 (15.1 ovs): SL against J Root (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, SL: 2)
- Drinks: England 68/1 15.0 overs
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between T Banton (34) and J Root (16)
- Power play 1 (1-10): England 50/1
- England 50/1 in 9.5 overs
- J Root dropped on 15 by P Nissanka in 9.1 overs
- Referral 2 (24.4 ovs): E Malinga against ENG (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, SL: 2)
- Sri Lanka 100/6 in 20.1 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 77/4 15.0 overs
- Referral 1 (12.5 ovs): P Rathnayake against ENG (Caught) Successful (ENG: 2, SL: 2)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 63/3
- Sri Lanka 53/3 in 8.4 overs
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