Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Wellalage. That's it. Sri Lanka take the early advantage in the series with a last-over victory in this opening encounter. England began the chase on a steady note, despite losing Zak Crawley early, as Ben Duckett and Joe Root forged a solid partnership. However, the regular loss of wickets at crucial intervals stalled the chase and kept England under constant pressure. Jamie Overton's late fireworks briefly reignited England's hopes, but in the end, they fell just short of the target. Credit must go to the Sri Lankan bowlers, particularly the spinners, who bowled with discipline, controlled the middle overs, and never allowed the batters to settle. Their ability to keep things tight ultimately proved decisive, as the hosts sealed a well-deserved win. Dunith Wellalage is the Player of the Match.

Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

Dot ball. Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for no runs, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.

Fernando 以 J Overton

One run. Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Fernando 以 J Overton

Four runs. FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Fernando 以 J Overton

Six runs. SIX! Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Fernando 以 J Overton

Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for no runs, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.

Fernando 以 J Overton

Two runs. Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Slower ball short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.

Fernando 以 J Overton

Wide. Wide Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Fernando 以 J Overton

Dot ball. Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rathnayake.

Liyanagamage 以 A Rashid

Dot ball. Pramod Madushan to Adil Rashid. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

Liyanagamage 以 A Rashid

Dot ball. Pramod Madushan to Adil Rashid. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Liyanagamage 以 A Rashid

Wide. Wide Pramod Madushan to Adil Rashid. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

One run. Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.

Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

Four runs. FOUR! Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

Wide. Wide Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

Four runs. FOUR! Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Liyanagamage 以 J Overton

Dot ball. Pramod Madushan to Jamie Overton. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, bottom edge for no runs, fielded by Mendis.