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England vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: Bowlers shine as England down Sri Lanka in Pallekele

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: England have now extended their unbeaten run against Sri Lanka in T20Is to 12 matches

Aditya Kaushik New Delhi
England vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 full scorecard
England vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 full scorecard

4 min read Last Updated : Feb 22 2026 | 6:18 PM IST
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6:17 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka scorecard

Sri Lanka (T: 147 runs from 20 ovs)
Batting Dismissal R B M 4s 6s SR
Pathum Nissanka c Overton b Archer 9 8 11 2 0 112.5
Kamil Mishara c Overton b Archer 6 11 23 1 0 54.54
Kusal Mendis † c & b Jacks 4 4 4 1 0 100
Pavan Rathnayake c Banton b Jacks 0 1 1 0 0 0
Dunith Wellalage c Brook b Jacks 10 10 10 2 0 100
Kamindu Mendis c & b Dawson 13 11 16 1 1 118.18
Dasun Shanaka (c) c Banton b Rashid 30 24 35 1 2 125
Dushan Hemantha hit wicket b Overton 5 8 11 0 0 62.5
Dushmantha Chameera b Dawson 6 13 18 0 0 46.15
Maheesh Theekshana not out 10 8 8 1 0 125
Dilshan Madushanka b Rashid 0 2 2 0 0 0
Extras (w 2) 2
Total 16.4 Ov (RR: 5.70) 95/10
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s WD
Jofra Archer 3 0 20 2 6.66 11 1
Will Jacks 4 0 22 3 5.5 16 0
Liam Dawson 4 0 27 2 6.75 9 0
Adil Rashid 3.4 0 13 2 3.54 13 1
Jamie Overton 2 0 13 1 6.5 5 0

6:14 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka finish at 95 for 10 after 16.4 overs

England beat Sri Lanka by 51 runs
 
Adil Rashid continues the attack for England

Ball 4: Adil Rashid seals the victory with a ripping wrong ’un as Dilshan Madushanka is drawn into the drive, only for the ball to spin through the gate and crash into middle stump, WICKET (bowled).
 
Ball 3: Flighted outside off from Rashid and Madushanka drives straight to cover where it’s fielded, no run.
 
Ball 2: Slower through the air just outside off and Maheesh Theekshana drags the sweep behind square on the leg side for a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: The wrong ’un first up and Theekshana swipes across the line, getting an inside edge onto the thigh pad, no run.

6:10 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 94 for 9 after 16 overs

Sri Lanka need 53 runs to win in 24 balls
 
Liam Dawson comes back in the attack for England

Ball 6: Liam Dawson finishes it off as Dushmantha Chameera is beaten by the delivery that sneaks through to rattle the stumps, WICKET (bowled).
 
Ball 5: Chameera gets a leading edge that lobs over the bowler’s head towards long-off; the batters scramble back for the second despite a shy at the stumps, 2 runs.
 
Ball 4: Flighted on middle and Maheesh Theekshana punches it neatly down the ground towards long-on to rotate strike, 1 run.
 
Ball 3: Dawson drops it shorter and Theekshana uses the pace to lap it fine past the keeper; the fielder slides but can’t prevent the boundary, FOUR.
 
Ball 2: Pushed through quicker as Chameera advances, stabbing it wide of cover-point for a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: Tossed up on the stumps and Dushmantha Chameera defends it straight back down the pitch, no run.

6:06 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 86 for 8 after 15 overs

Sri Lanka need 61 runs to win in 30 balls
 
Adil Rashid continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Adil Rashid tosses it up outside off and Maheesh Theekshana guides it late towards third man, coming back for a couple, 2 runs.
 
Ball 5: Fuller on middle from Rashid and Theekshana stays compact, defending it watchfully, no run.
 
Ball 4: Flighted outside off and Theekshana drives firmly through deep extra cover to pick up two more, 2 runs.
 
Ball 3: Tossed up on middle and leg, Theekshana presses forward and blocks it back down the pitch, no run.
 
Ball 2: Big wicket! Dasun Shanaka goes for the big pull but finds Will Jacks at deep midwicket, who smartly flicks the ball back in as he crosses the rope, allowing Tom Banton to complete the catch, WICKET.
 
Ball 1: Dushmantha Chameera charges down to a tossed-up delivery and drives it neatly down to long-off to get off strike, 1 run.



 

5:59 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 81 for 7 after 14 overs

Sri Lanka need 66 runs to win in 36 balls
 
Jamie Overton continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Jamie Overton goes full and Dasun Shanaka clears his front leg before launching a powerful lofted drive straight over long-off for a massive SIX.
 
Ball 5: Fuller on the pads and Dushmantha Chameera flicks it fine on the leg side, with the batters picking up a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 4: Good length angling into the right-hander and Chameera misses the flick as the ball rolls harmlessly into the leg side, no run.
 
Ball 3: Sharp bouncer from Overton climbs onto Chameera, who fends awkwardly and the ball lobs up before dropping safely short of backward point, no run.
 
Ball 2: Back of a length angling in and Chameera shuffles across, getting struck on the pad as he misses the tuck, no run.
 
Ball 1: Short ball at the hips and Shanaka gets a top-edge on the pull that lands safely between converging fielders, allowing a single, 1 run.

 

5:54 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 73 for 7 after 13 overs

Sri Lanka need 74 runs to win in 42 balls
 
Adil Rashid comes back in the attack for England

Ball 6: Adil Rashid keeps it tight on a full length and Dushmantha Chameera blocks it watchfully into the off side, no run.
 
Ball 5: Another teasing delivery from Rashid and Chameera stays cautious, defending it back down the pitch, no run.
 
Ball 4: Very full from Rashid and Chameera jams the bat down to squeeze it into the off side; a muted appeal follows but the umpire isn’t interested, no run.
 
Ball 4 (Wide): The wrong ’un spins sharply down leg and is signalled wide by the umpire, wide.
 
Ball 3: Flighted outside off and Dasun Shanaka drives it down the ground towards long-on for a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 2: Tossed up just outside off and Chameera chips the drive on the bounce towards long-off, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: Rashid floats it up outside off and Shanaka opens the face to guide it past cover-point, 1 run.

5:51 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 69 for 7 after 12 overs

Sri Lanka need 78 runs to win in 48 balls
 
Jamie Overton comes in the attack for England

Ball 6: Big moment! Jamie Overton sends down a full delivery and Dushan Hemantha loses balance while moving across, dragging his foot onto the stumps and dislodging the bails, WICKET (hit wicket).
 
Ball 5: Fuller on the stumps and Dasun Shanaka clips it neatly into the gap past square leg to rotate strike, 1 run.
 
Ball 4: Full and wide of off from Overton, Hemantha drives it through the covers to pick up a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 3: Full again at the stumps and Hemantha pushes it straight back towards the bowler where it’s fielded, no run.
 
Ball 2: Overpitched on the pads and Shanaka tucks it backward of square on the leg side for a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: Fuller length drifting into the pads and Dasun Shanaka looks to clip, getting an inside edge that runs fine for a couple, 2 runs.

5:46 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 64 for 6 after 11 overs

Sri Lanka need 83 runs to win in 54 balls
 
Liam Dawson continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Liam Dawson keeps it on middle and Dasun Shanaka works it calmly towards deep midwicket to keep strike, 1 run.
 
Ball 5: Fuller delivery from Dawson and Shanaka stays watchful, pushing it straight to the fielder, no run.
 
Ball 4: Tossed up on middle and leg and Shanaka backs away before thumping a powerful straight drive past the bowler, racing away to the boundary, FOUR.
 
Ball 3: Flighted on middle and Dushan Hemantha pushes it to the right of the bowler; Dawson gets a hand on it but can’t stop the single, 1 run.
 
Ball 2: Loopy full toss drifting down leg and Shanaka nudges it fine, but a sharp stop limits it to just a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: Tossed up outside off and Hemantha drives it down the ground towards long-off to open the over, 1 run.

5:43 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 56 for 6 after 10 overs

Sri Lanka need 91 runs to win in 60 balls
 
Adil Rashid comes in the attack for England

Ball 6: Adil Rashid pulls the length back as Dasun Shanaka charges down, forcing the batter to adjust and defend it into the leg side, no run.
 
Ball 5: Tossed up just outside off and Shanaka plays from the crease, pushing it straight to cover, no run.
 
Ball 4: The attempted wrong ’un drifts short and down leg, Shanaka pulls it backward of square and hustles back for the second run, 2 runs.
 
Ball 3: Flighted on off and Shanaka backs away slightly before guiding it into the off side where it’s fielded, no run.
 
Ball 2: Slower through the air at the stumps and Dushan Hemantha prods forward before punching it down to long-on, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: Rashid floats it up on off and Hemantha leans forward in a compact defensive push, no run.

 

5:41 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 53 for 6 after 9 overs

Sri Lanka need 94 runs to win in 66 balls
 
Liam Dawson continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Liam Dawson pushes it through quicker and Dasun Shanaka goes back to clip, getting an inside edge that rolls towards square leg, no run.
 
Ball 5: Flighted on middle from Dawson and Dushan Hemantha works it calmly down to long-on to get off the mark, 1 run.
 
Ball 4: Another strike for Dawson! The drift does the trick as Kamindu Mendis closes the face early and sends a leading edge straight back to the bowler, WICKET (caught & bowled).
 
Ball 3: Shorter in length and Kamindu takes full advantage, powering it high over midwicket for a clean SIX.
 
Ball 2: Tossed up on middle and Kamindu Mendis leans across to turn it gently into the leg side, no run.
 
Ball 1: Dasun Shanaka goes back to a tossed-up delivery and gets a faint inside edge past square leg to rotate strike, 1 run.



 

5:35 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 45 for 5 after 8 overs

Sri Lanka need 102 runs to win in 72 balls
 
Will Jacks continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Will Jacks keeps it straight and Dasun Shanaka nudges it calmly towards mid-on to retain strike, 1 run.
 
Ball 5: Excellent comeback from Jacks as he tosses it up with drift, drawing Shanaka forward and beating the outside edge, no run.
 
Ball 4: Fraction short on the stumps and Shanaka picks the length early, swivelling to hammer a powerful pull over midwicket for a massive SIX.
 
Ball 3: Flighted on middle and leg and Kamindu Mendis works it neatly backward of square on the leg side for a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 2: Kamindu closes the face too early and gets a soft leading edge that nearly lobs back to the bowler, no run.
 
Ball 1: Loud lbw appeal from Jacks as Kamindu Mendis misses the tuck, but it’s clearly sliding down leg, no run.

 

5:32 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 37 for 5 after 7 overs

Sri Lanka need 110 runs to win in 78 balls
 
Liam Dawson comes in the attack for England

Ball 6: Liam Dawson floats one up on middle and Dasun Shanaka goes deep in the crease, defending it watchfully back down the pitch, no run.
 
Ball 5: Flighted on leg stump from Dawson and Kamindu Mendis nudges it backward of square on the leg side to pick up a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 4: Tossed up around off and Kamindu turns it softly into the on side where it’s fielded, no run.
 
Ball 3: Fuller on middle and Shanaka works it with soft hands through midwicket to rotate strike, 1 run.
 
Ball 2: Flatter delivery on off and Kamindu Mendis punches it down the ground towards long-on, 1 run.
 
Ball 1: Dawson loops it up on middle and Kamindu goes back to nudge but can’t get it past straight midwicket, no run.

5:29 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 34 for 5 after 6 overs

Sri Lanka need 113 runs to win in 84 balls
 
Will Jacks comes in the attack for England

Ball 6: Will Jacks tosses it up from round the wicket and Dasun Shanaka leans forward to drive, only to find mid-off, no run.
 
Ball 5: Another wicket for Jacks! The offbreak grips on leg stump and Dunith Wellalage looks to go big down the ground but mistimes it badly, offering a simple catch to Harry Brook at mid-on, WICKET.
 
Ball 4: Wellalage skips down the pitch and squeezes the full delivery towards the right of square leg where it’s fielded, no run.
 
Ball 3: Full on off and Wellalage leans across, getting an inside edge onto the pad as the ball drops close by, no run.
 
Ball 2: Swept away by Wellalage as he gets enough of the inside half to send it racing fine down to the fence, FOUR.
 
Ball 1: Short from Will Jacks and Dunith Wellalage cuts it crisply between cover and backward point to begin the over with a boundary, FOUR.

 

5:22 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 26 for 4 after 5 overs

Sri Lanka need 121 runs to win in 90 balls
 
Jofra Archer continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Jofra Archer offers width outside off and Kamindu Mendis guides it late down to third man, finding the boundary, FOUR.
 
Ball 5: Another strike for England! Archer hits a hard length at 143kph and Kamil Mishara pokes from the crease, edging low towards gully where Jamie Overton takes a sharp catch, WICKET.
 
Ball 4: Good length on middle and leg from Archer and Mishara blocks it quietly into the leg side, no run.
 
Ball 3: Length ball just outside off and Dunith Wellalage opens the face to steer it fine towards deep backward point for a single, 1 run.
 
Ball 2: Wellalage shuffles across attempting the pick-up pull but misses completely as the ball skids through, no run.
 
Ball 1: Short of a length on off and Wellalage stays back to tap it towards backward point where it’s fielded, no run.

 

5:17 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 England vs Sri Lanka LIVE SCORE: Sri Lanka 21 for 3 after 4 overs

Sri Lanka need 126 runs to win in 96 balls
 
Will Jacks continues the attack for England

Ball 6: Will Jacks drops it short and Dunith Wellalage works it calmly towards deep midwicket to get off strike, 1 run.
 
Ball 5: Jacks keeps it tight on a nagging length and Wellalage defends watchfully into the off side, no run.
 
Ball 4: Another wicket for England! Pavan Rathnayake charges down looking for a big hit but miscues it straight to Tom Banton, who completes a simple catch, WICKET.
 
Ball 3: Double strike from Will Jacks as Kusal Mendis pushes at a flighted delivery with hard hands, only to chip a straightforward return catch back to the bowler, WICKET.
 
Ball 2: Quicker outside off and Mendis jams the drive towards mid-off where it’s fielded, no run.
 
Ball 1: Fired in on middle and leg, Kamil Mishara gets an inside edge rolling to the left of square leg and picks up a quick single, 1 run.



 

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First Published: Feb 22 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

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