England vs Sri Lanka স্কোর, 1st ODI of England in Sri Lanka 2026

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Wellalage.

SIX! Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Asitha Fernando to Adil Rashid. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, hit pad to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Liyanagamage.

Asitha Fernando to Adil Rashid. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs.

Wide Asitha Fernando to Adil Rashid. Leg cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rajapaksha Vidana Pathiranalage.

FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Jamie Overton. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Pramod Madushan to Adil Rashid. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Asalanka.

Pramod Madushan to Adil Rashid. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by de Silva.

OUT! Caught. Pramod Madushan to Liam Dawson. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by de Silva. Excellent catch from Dhananjaya de Silva.

Pramod Madushan to Liam Dawson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Silva.

OUT! Bowled. Pramod Madushan to Jos Buttler. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed. Big fish departs!

SIX! Pramod Madushan to Jos Buttler. Half volley, wide down leg side down the track driving, well timed over long off for 6 runs.