England vs Sri Lanka স্কোর, 2nd T20I of England in Sri Lanka 2026

SIX! Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. England secure a six-wicket victory to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. A 75-minute rain delay reduced their innings to 17 overs, with a revised target of 168. Needing a further 111 off 52 balls, they came flying out of the traps on the restart and were always in control of the chase. Tom Banton starred with an unbeaten 54, while Jos Buttler contributed a solid 39, and Harry Brook's cameo of 36 off just 12 balls ensured momentum was never lost. For Sri Lanka, Matheesha Pathirana finished with two wickets to his name, but they were hampered by Eshan Malinga's injury. Tom Banton is the Player of the Match.

Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, back to bowler for no runs.

Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by de Silva.

Janith Liyanage to Sam Curran. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.

Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Vimukthi, fielded by de Silva.

Wide Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton. Short, wide outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran. Off cutter full toss, to leg on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run.

APPEAL! Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka, appeal made for Run Out. Not displayed on the giant screen.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Shanaka, fielded by Wellalage.

Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

FOUR! Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs, shy attempt by Shanaka.

Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Mishara.

Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for 1 run, mis-fielded by Shanaka, fielded by Vimukthi.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.

Wide Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side backing away Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.

Wide Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.

FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Sam Curran. Googly length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Tom Banton. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Matheesha Pathirana to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sam Curran. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.

OUT! Caught. Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In short, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by de Silva. Miles in the air and taken.

SIX! Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over deep cover for 6 runs.