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England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Match Summary

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254/4 (20.0/20)
135 (19.0/20)
England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs
ENG 254/4
Bat Top Batsmen
114 (49)
  • 10x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 232.65SR
80 (44)
  • 8x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 181.81SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 8.50
4
OVERS
34/1
R/W
Bowler
ECON 10.25
4
OVERS
41/1
R/W
SL 135/10
Bat Top Batsmen
33 (21)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 157.14SR
24 (14)
  • 1x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 171.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.00
4
OVERS
12/3
R/W
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Dropping down the curtains - And that's a wrap on the first T20I! England have drawn first blood and taken an early lead in the series, but as we all know, Sri Lanka are far from a side that goes quietly, and they will be eager to level things up when the two teams meet again. The second T20I is scheduled for Thursday, September 17th, with play getting underway at 5.30 pm GMT. Make sure you join us early for the pre-match build-up,you won't want to miss a moment. Until then, it's goodbye from the commentary box. Take care, and we'll see you next time!
The captain of Sri Lanka - Charith Asalanka defends his decision to bowl first, calling it a tough outing. He credits Harry Brook and Jos Buttler for their outstanding batting and admits Sri Lanka failed to execute their bowling plans. Finding few positives from the heavy defeat, he emphasizes that they must perform at their best in batting, bowling, and fielding to compete with an in-form England side.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Harry Brook, the skipper of England, wins the POTM award for his magnificent 114 off 49 deliveries. He praises England for a near-perfect performance and commends bowler Baker for an impressive display during the powerplay. He notes that the early finish of the recent Test match helped the squad manage a tight schedule. Brook also highlights his batting partnership with Jos Buttler, crediting their communication and aggressive running between the wickets for the dominant win.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Spin-seam stifled any Lankan resistance - Dasun Shanaka attempted to counter-attack with a spirited 24 off 14 balls, but England offered no respite. Liam Dawson removed skipper Charith Asalanka before Adil Rashid lured Shanaka into a mishit to end a brief flurry of boundaries. The procession continued as Josh Tongue removed Kamindu Mendis and Jamie Overton bowled Hasaranga, sending Sri Lanka spiraling from 69/4 to 76/7. By the 14th over, with the scoreboard reading 95/7 and Dunith Wellalage fighting a lone battle, England had the contest firmly wrapped around their fingers. After that, it was just a matter of time, as the bowling unit bundled out the visitors and get the win by 119 runs, which is the highest win margin by runs in Southampton for England.
Baker triggers - Chasing a mountain of 255, Sri Lanka needed a flying start, but England's bowlers struck early blows to dismantle the top order. Will Jacks provided the initial breakthrough by having Pathum Nissanka caught for 12. From there, young pacer Sonny Baker took center stage with a fiery, immaculate spell, delivering a maiden and picking up the key wickets of Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara and Maheesh Theekshana. Baker's 2/9 in the opening bursts choked the scoring completely, stranding Sri Lanka in deep trouble at 32/3 by the end of the powerplay.
The dynamic duo - Asked to bat first, England dictated terms from the outset despite debutant Aneurin Donald falling for 12 in the third over. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler then joined forces in a devastating 128-run second-wicket partnership that tore the Lankan attack apart. Buttler bludgeoned 80 off 44 balls, but it was Brook who stole the spotlight, storming to his hundred in just 42 deliveries and finishing unbeaten on 114 off 49 balls. Even on an expensive evening for the bowlers, Wanindu Hasaranga kept things somewhat respectable, but England’s mammoth 254/4 was always going to be an uphill battle.
England’s total dominance - England have completely overpowered Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl, turning what was expected to be a competitive chase into a one-sided exhibition. After unleashing pure carnage with the bat to rack up an imposing 254/4, England’s bowlers backed it up with clinical discipline. Sri Lanka simply wilted under the scoreboard pressure, losing wickets in clumps. They were ultimately bowled out for a mere 135 runs as England won by a massive margin of 119 runs.
Over 19 : 135/10
6 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 618.5
  • W 18.6
D. Chameera
8 (10)
E. Malinga
13 (5)
L. Dawson
3-0-23-2
18.6
W
Liam Dawson To Dushmantha Chameera OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! England win by 119 runs. Liam Dawson finishes things off. Drifting a tempting, slower delivery, Dushmantha Chameera moves forward and has a wild swipe at it but misses it completely. The ball rattles over the leg pole. England assert their authority with a ruthless display, taking an early 1-0 series lead while pushing their unbroken mastery over Sri Lanka to 13 games.
18.5
6
Liam Dawson To Dushmantha Chameera
SIX! That's a good shot! Tossed up, on middle and leg, Dushmantha Chameera makes room and slog sweeps it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a bigge.
18.4
0
Liam Dawson To Dushmantha Chameera
Fullish, on middle, Dushmantha Chameera taps it back to the bowler.
18.3
0
Liam Dawson To Dushmantha Chameera
Short, on middle, Dushmantha Chameera knocks it to mid on.
18.2
0
Liam Dawson To Dushmantha Chameera
Quicker, outside off, and it stays low. Dushmantha Chameera looks to sweep it but misses.
18.1
0
Liam Dawson To Dushmantha Chameera
Turning away, on off, Dushmantha Chameera slaps it to cover.
Over 18 : 129/9
11 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 317.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 617.6
E. Malinga
13 (5)
D. Chameera
2 (4)
W. Jacks
2-0-21-1
17.6
6
Will Jacks To Eshan Malinga
SIX! Hammered! Flatter, on middle and leg, Eshan Malinga takes a step forward and powers it high and over the long on fence for a bigge.
17.5
0
Will Jacks To Eshan Malinga
Play and a miss! Turn and bounce, outside off, Eshan Malinga looks to play at it but misses.
17.4
1
Will Jacks To Dushmantha Chameera
Short, on off, Dushmantha Chameera punches it to cover for a single.
17.3
3
Will Jacks To Eshan Malinga
Good fielding in the deep! Short and wide, Eshan Malinga slaps it through backward point. Sonny Baker dives to his right near the fence and stops the boundary. Three runs taken.
17.2
1
Will Jacks To Dushmantha Chameera
Quicker, on off, Dushmantha Chameera knocks it to mid on for a single.
17.1
0
Will Jacks To Dushmantha Chameera
Flatter, on middle, Dushmantha Chameera blocks it to the right of the bowler.
Over 17 : 118/9
11 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 216.2
  • 416.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • W 16.4
  • 016.5
  • 416.6
E. Malinga
4 (2)
D. Chameera
0 (1)
J. Overton
3-0-20-2
16.6
4
Jamie Overton To Eshan Malinga
FOUR! Streaky from Malinga! Back of a length, outside off, Eshan Malinga looks to punch it. Gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away through short third for a boundary.
16.5
0
Jamie Overton To Eshan Malinga
Angling in, on off, Eshan Malinga punches it to cover.
Eshan Malinga is the last batter.
16.4
W
Jamie Overton To Dunith Wellalage OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That's a terrific catch from Jordan Cox. Fullish, on off, slower too. Dunith Wellalage looks it loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball catches the outside edge and carries towards deep backward point. Jordan Cox moves to his right near the fence and takes a sharp catch.
16.4
wd
Jamie Overton To Dunith Wellalage
Wide! Down the leg side, Dunith Wellalage looks to flick it but misses.
16.3
4
Jamie Overton To Dunith Wellalage
FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Back of a length, on off, Dunith Wellalage makes room and chips it magnificently over point for a boundary.
16.2
2
Jamie Overton To Dunith Wellalage
Back of a length, outside off, Dunith Wellalage slaps it over extra covers for a brace.
16.1
0
Jamie Overton To Dunith Wellalage
Play and a miss! Hits the deck hard, on leg, Dunith Wellalage swings hard but misses.
Over 16 : 107/8
9 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
D. Wellalage
27 (17)
D. Chameera
0 (1)
A. Rashid
3-0-31-1
15.6
1
Adil Rashid To Dunith Wellalage
Flatter, on leg, Dunith Wellalage tugs it through mid-wicket for a single.
15.5
0
Adil Rashid To Dunith Wellalage
Turning in, on leg, Dunith Wellalage cuts it to point.
19 OV
6 Runs
L. Dawson to D. Chameera
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 618.5
  • W 18.6
18 OV
11 Runs
W. Jacks to D. Chameera E. Malinga
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 317.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
11 Runs
J. Overton to D. Wellalage E. Malinga
  • 016.1
  • 216.2
  • 416.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • W 16.4
  • 016.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
9 Runs
A. Rashid to D. Wellalage
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
3 Runs
S. Baker to M. Theekshana D. Chameera
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 214.4
  • W 14.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • 014.6
14 OV
7 Runs
J. Overton to M. Theekshana D. Wellalage
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
12 Runs
J. Tongue to D. Wellalage
  • 612.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 612.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
2 Runs
J. Overton to W. Hasaranga D. Wellalage
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • W 11.6
11 OV
3 Runs
J. Tongue to K. Mendis W. Hasaranga D. Wellalage
  • 2 WD 10.1
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • W 10.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
15 Runs
A. Rashid to K. Mendis D. Shanaka W. Hasaranga
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 69.3
  • 69.4
  • W 9.5
  • 29.6
9 OV
5 Runs
L. Dawson to D. Shanaka C. Asalanka K. Mendis
  • 18.1
  • W 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 2 WD 8.5
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
7 Runs
A. Rashid to D. Shanaka C. Asalanka
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 27.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
12 Runs
L. Dawson to C. Asalanka D. Shanaka
  • 46.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 26.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
1 Runs
S. Baker to K. Mishara C. Asalanka L. Udara D. Shanaka
  • W 5.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
6 Runs
J. Tongue to L. Udara K. Mishara
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 1 LB 4.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
10 Runs
W. Jacks to K. Mishara P. Nissanka L. Udara
  • 13.1
  • 23.2
  • 23.3
  • W 3.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
9 Runs
S. Baker to K. Mishara P. Nissanka
  • 02.1
  • 1 LB 2.2
  • 62.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
5 Runs
J. Tongue to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
1 Runs
S. Baker to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 1 LB 0.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Utilita Bowl, Southampton
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs
  • Player of the Match Harry Brook
  • Umpire Graham Lloyd (ENG), James Middlebrook (ENG) and Rob White (ENG)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: England 254/4 in 20.0 overs
  • England 250/3 in 19.2 overs
  • Referral 2 (18.5 ovs): SL against H Brook (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 0)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 19 balls between H Brook (30) and W Jacks (16)
  • H Brook 2nd T20I hundred: 101 runs in 42 balls (8x4) (6x6)
  • England 204/3 in 16.1 overs
  • England 152/1 in 11.2 overs
  • H Brook T20I fifty: 50 runs in 20 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • Drinks: England 134/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 103 off 47 balls between J Buttler (47) and H Brook (47)
  • J Buttler 28th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • J Buttler dropped on 45 by E Malinga in 7.5 overs
  • England 100/1 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 90/1
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 21 balls between J Buttler (10) and H Brook (35)
  • England 52/1 in 4.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (0.3 ovs): SL against A Donald (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 1)
  • Aneurin Donald makes his T20I debut for England
  • Sri Lanka 102/8 in 15.2 overs
  • D Wellalage dropped on 17 by J Buttler in 13.3 overs
  • Drinks: England 69/5 in 9.5 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/3 in 7.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 32/3
  • K Mishara dropped on 9 by W Jacks in 4.4 overs
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