Lasith Malinga rolled back the years at Headingley with four wickets as Sri Lanka pulled off one of the most inspiring wins in the World Cup and handed England their second defeat in the World Cup 2019 on Friday. Ben Stokes remained not out on 82 but the entire England team folded for 212 runs in 47 overs, in a chase of 233. England fell just 20 runs short and suffered their second loss in the edition after the one to Pakistan, both while chasing. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, kept themselves alive in the tournament with two wins, two losses and two wash outs so far. After opting to bat, Sri Lanka rode on a 115-ball 85 by Angelo Mathews, who scored five boundaries and a six in his unbeaten knock. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis missed out on half-centuries but contributed with 49 and 46 runs respectively as Sri Lanka managed a respectable total against a disciplined bowling attack. Jofra Archer and Mark Wood claimed two wickets each, while Adil Rashid supported them with two scalps. Chasing a small total, England made a horrendous start and kept losing wickets at regular wickets. For England, Stokes top-scored with unbeaten 82 runs off 89 balls, including seven boundaries and four sixes. Joe Root also managed a decent knock of 57, including three boundaries, which eventually went in vain. (SCORECARD)
World Cup 2019 Match Today, Highlights Between England vs Sri Lanka, Straight from Headingley, Leeds.
Sri Lanka win by 20 runs. Ben Stokes remains not out on 82 but England fold for 2112 in 47 overs. They fell 20 runs short of the small target. This is England's second loss in the World Cup 2019. Sri Lanka, with two wins and as many losses and wash outs, have kept themselves alive in contention for the final four.
Isuru Udana strikes with a slower ball. Jofra Archer disappoints, mistimes the shot and depart for 3. England are nine down, requiring 47 runs to win. Sri Lanka, who have won just one match in World Cup, are just one wicket away from the famous victory.
Dhananjaya de Silva makes it two in an over, claims his third wicket and dismisses Adil Rashid for 1. England are eight down, need 55 runs in 55 balls.
Joe Root scores his 17th ODI half-century. England are 176/6 in 39.2 overs, need 57 runs to win. He has been the only batsman after Joe Root to hit a fifty. Can he guide England to victory?
Moeen Ali charges down to make it a double of sixes, but Isuru Udana takes an impressive catch. Ali departs for 16. The first wicket for Dhananjaya de Silva as Sri Lanka keep England in check.
Lasith Malinga strikes back after being hit for a boundary, claims his fourth wicket in Jos Buttler. Buttler managed 10 runs off nine balls, including a boundary. England are 144/5 in 32.3 overs.
Ben Stokes concludes the 32nd over with a boundary. England are 140/4, need 93 runs to win. The left-handed batsman plays an off-cutter to pick up easy runs for England.
It's a little tickle off his willow down the leg side. Lasith Malinga claims his third wicket as Joe Root departs for 57. The UltraEdge confirms Root's dismissal after the on-field umpire misses it.
Joe Root scores his 33rd ODI half-century. England are 96/3 in 26 overs. This is Root's fifth 50-plus knock in six World Cup 2019 matches so far. He scored two centuries against Pakistan and West Indies. Can we expect another one today?
Joe Root and Ben Stokes are struggling to keep rotating the strike at the moment. Isuru Udana concedes just one runs in the 21st over. England need 156 runs to win.
Joe Root concludes the 17th over with a boundary. Isuru Udana conceded 10 runs in his first over, including two boundaries. Sri Lanka are 68/2, need 162 to win.
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