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England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Match Summary

ENG vs SL, 2021 - T20 Summary

England vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

Match Ended

2nd T20I, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff , Jun 24, 2021

England

108/5 (16.1/18)

Sri Lanka

111/7 (20.0/20)

England beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets (D/L method)

Player of the Match

Liam Livingstone

29(26)&0/10(2)

SL 111/7

Top Batsmen

Kusal Mendis

39 (39)

3x4s
1x6s
100SR

Kusal Perera

21 (25)

0x4s
0x6s
84SR

Top Bowlers

Mark Wood

ECON 4.50

OVERS

18/2

R/W

Adil Rashid

ECON 6

OVERS

24/2

R/W

ENG 108/5

Top Batsmen

Liam Livingstone

29 (26)

0x4s
1x6s
111.53SR

Sam Billings

24 (29)

2x4s
0x6s
82.75SR

Top Bowlers

Wanindu Hasaranga

ECON 5

OVERS

20/2

R/W

So, that's it from this game! Another game to go which is going to be played on Saturday! Chance for England to inflict a whitewash and for Sri Lanka to avoid it. Do join us for all the action. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Liam Livingstone, Man of the match. Says it was not his preferred position early on, but the partnership helped a lot. Adds that he likes to come in down the order and put himself in his team's shoes and play according to the situation. Ends by saying that he enjoys to play the game without pressure and would love to continue the same way.

Eoin Morgon, England skipper, says it was a good challenge, the wicket was a bit difficult to bat on but in the end he is pleased they came up on top. Adds the initial hiccups were not what we expected but the boys did well to recover and see off the game. States it is amzing to see Wood play. Ends by saying his consistency and hard work helps them a lot.

Sri Lanka skipper, Kusal Perera, says that being in the losing side is not ideal but he is happy with the fight his bowlers showed. Adds batting was once again the problem. Mentions that they should have got to 140-150 to give their bowlers a chance to win the game. Ends by saying that the intent is to play positive but admits the execution was not there and they need to get it right

The Lankans were really impressive with the ball. Their bowlers kept them in the game till the rain arrived. After the break the ball seemed to be coming on a lot easier and they also did not have enough on the board. It was a whole-hearted effort with the ball by them but the batters once again disappointed and the first innings is probably where they lost the game.

The English side though did not start all that well, they had lost 3 in the Powerplay and then Roy too followed shortly after it. They were in trouble at 36 for 4 but Livingstone and Billings showed maturity, batted sensibly, they took England close to the target before Billings was dismissed. Curran though added the finishing touches with a few cracking shots.

An easy win for England in the end and they have sealed the series! The initial target was 112 in 20 overs but after the rain break, 103 was the revised target which was chased down easily in the end.

Over 16.1 : 108/5

6 Runs

616.1

S. Curran

16 (8)

L. Livingstone

29 (26)

A. Dananjaya

1.1-0-13-0

16.1

Akila Dananjaya To Sam Curran

SIX! Curran finishes it off in style! He skips down the track, gets to the pitch of it and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie. ENGLAND WIN THE GAME BY 5 WICKETS AND THE SERIES 2-0!

Over 16 : 102/5

9 Runs

415.1
115.2
115.3
115.4
115.5
115.6

S. Curran

10 (7)

L. Livingstone

29 (26)

I. Udana

4-0-25-1

15.6

Isuru Udana To Sam Curran

SCORES LEVEL! A short one on middle, Curran pulls and it goes through square leg. He retains strike and has the chance to hit the winning run.

15.5

Isuru Udana To Liam Livingstone

Another one! Liam guides it down to third man and gets to the other end.

15.4

Isuru Udana To Sam Curran

Doing it in singles now! Just three needed as the 100 comes up! On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

15.3

Isuru Udana To Liam Livingstone

Two is the call but Sam says no! Livingstone comes down the track and works it with soft hands on the leg side. He takes one quickly but there is only one in it.

15.2

Isuru Udana To Sam Curran

Full and on the pads, Curran works it through square leg for one.

15.1

Isuru Udana To Sam Curran

FOUR! Cracked away! Just a big hit needed now! This is short and wide outside off, it is slapped through covers for a boundary.

Over 15 : 93/5

7 Runs

014.1
4 LB 14.2
W 14.3
014.4
214.5
114.6

S. Curran

3 (3)

L. Livingstone

27 (24)

W. Hasaranga

4-0-20-2

14.6

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Curran

Tossed up, around middle, Curran nudges it to mid-wicket for a single. 10 needed from 18.

14.5

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Curran

Floated on off, Curran flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.

14.4

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Curran

On off, kept out.

Sam Curran walks out to bat!

14.3

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Billings OUT!

OUT! TIMBER! Wanindu Hasaranga kept bowling at the stumps and finally gets his man. An important breakthorugh for the Islanders as this partnership was growing. Tossed up, on off, Billings stays back and looks to cut it away, but misses and the ball goes onto disturb the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga is delighted.

14.2

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Billings

FOUR LEG BYES! A loopy ball, full and on the pads. Billings looks to sweep again but misses as the ball clips the pads and rolls towards the fence at fine leg. Leg bye given.

14.1

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Billings

OH DEAR! Wanindu Hasaranga can't believe it. Loopy ball, outside off. Sam Billings gets low looking for the sweep but misses as the ball zips past the off pole. That was close.

Over 14 : 86/4

12 Runs

113.1
413.2
013.3
113.4
613.5
013.6

L. Livingstone

27 (24)

S. Billings

24 (26)

D. Chameera

4-0-29-1

13.6

Dushmantha Chameera To Liam Livingstone

A length ball, on off, Livingstone pushes it to cover.

13.5

Dushmantha Chameera To Liam Livingstone

SIX! This is huge. What a shot. A full length ball, around middle, Livingstone moves across and flicks it huge, flicks it all the way into the stands at fine leg for a maximum.

13.4

Dushmantha Chameera To Sam Billings

A touch short on off, Billings pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

13.3

Dushmantha Chameera To Sam Billings

On off, kept out.

13.2

Dushmantha Chameera To Sam Billings

FOUR! BANG! Back of a length ball, outside off, Billings stays in his crease and slashes it through the cover region for a boundary.

13.1

Dushmantha Chameera To Liam Livingstone

A length ball, on middle Liam Livingstone flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Over 13 : 74/4

5 Runs

112.1
012.2
112.3
112.4
212.5
012.6

S. Billings

19 (23)

L. Livingstone

20 (21)

W. Hasaranga

3-0-17-1

12.6

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Billings

On off, Billings keeps it out solidly. 29 from 30 balls.

12.5

Wanindu Hasaranga To Sam Billings

Floated on off, Sam Billings drives it to cover for a couple.

12.4

Wanindu Hasaranga To Liam Livingstone

Flatter on off, Liam Livingstone drives it to cover for another single.

Full Commentary

16 OV

9 Runs

I. Udana to S. Curran L. Livingstone

415.1
115.2
115.3
115.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

7 Runs

W. Hasaranga to S. Billings S. Curran

014.1
4 LB 14.2
W 14.3
014.4
214.5
114.6

14 OV

12 Runs

D. Chameera to L. Livingstone S. Billings

113.1
413.2
013.3
113.4
613.5
013.6

13 OV

5 Runs

W. Hasaranga to L. Livingstone S. Billings

112.1
012.2
112.3
112.4
212.5
012.6

12 OV

7 Runs

I. Udana to L. Livingstone S. Billings

011.1
211.2
211.3
111.4
111.5
111.6

11 OV

7 Runs

A. Dananjaya to L. Livingstone S. Billings

110.1
210.2
110.3
110.4
110.5
110.6

10 OV

5 Runs

B. Fernando to S. Billings L. Livingstone

09.1
09.2
19.3
1 WD 9.4
19.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

6 Runs

W. Hasaranga to L. Livingstone S. Billings

18.1
18.2
08.3
08.4
38.5
18.6

8 OV

7 Runs

I. Udana to L. Livingstone S. Billings

07.1
17.2
47.3
07.4
17.5
17.6

7 OV

6 Runs

W. Hasaranga to S. Billings J. Roy L. Livingstone

16.1
46.2
W 6.3
06.4
16.5
06.6

6 OV

2 Runs

I. Udana to J. Roy E. Morgan S. Billings

15.1
W 5.2
05.3
05.4
05.5
15.6

5 OV

12 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy E. Morgan

44.1
24.2
14.3
04.4
1 WD 4.5
44.5
04.6

4 OV

7 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Roy E. Morgan

03.1
03.2
13.3
03.4
23.5
43.6

3 OV

4 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy D. Malan E. Morgan

02.1
12.2
1 WD 2.3
W 2.3
12.4
12.5
02.6

2 OV

5 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Roy J. Bairstow D. Malan

11.1
W 1.2
01.3
01.4
41.5
01.6

1 OV

1 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy J. Bairstow

00.1
00.2
00.3
10.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Weather Clear
Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
Result England beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets (D/L method)
Player of the Match Liam Livingstone
Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Mike Burns (ENG) and Martin Saggers (ENG)
Referee Phil Whitticase (ENG)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Sri Lanka 111/7 in 20.0 overs
Sri Lanka 101/7 in 19.1 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 53 balls between K Perera (16) and K Mendis (34)
Sri Lanka 50/2 in 10.3 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 26/2
Referral 1 (2.6 ovs): ENG against K Perera (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 2) (Retained)

Rain Stoppage: England 69/4 in 12.0 overs
England 50/4 in 9.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 31/3
England 8/2: D Malan lbw b D Chameera 4(5)
Referral 1 (2.3 ovs): SL against D Malan (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, SL: 2)

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