Sri Lanka vs England HIGHLIGHTS 1st T20: ENG win rain curtailed tie by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele

England win the 1st T20I by 11 runs due to the DLS method and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

11:34 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: England win by 11 runs (DLS)

England have taken a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against Sri Lanka as rain interrupts the play again and England win the tie by 11 runs due to being ahead on DLS.

11:29 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Play stopped due to rain!

The rain returns as England need 9 runs in 12 deliveries. With the DLS target being 123 and England currently on 125.4 the win is almost certin for England tonight now.

11:24 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Salt misses out on his fifty!

Salt departs on 46 as he is caught down the ground with Shanaka taking his first wicket on the night.

11:21 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Fifty approaching for Salt!

Salt's looking to accelerate now, finding the boundary with a crisp drive down the ground past long-on. Pathirana has been attempting to mix up his pace but has struggled to find consistent success in this over.

Salt, nearing his half-century, will be key in pushing the score further. Brook, on the other hand, needs to get going if England are to finish with a flourish.

11:13 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG need 29 runs from 30 balls!

Salt is in fine touch, dispatching a full delivery over square leg for six with a smooth whip of the wrists.

He looks to be in control, but Brook has been unable to get going, struggling against Theekshana's flight and turn. Salt and Brook continue to rotate the strike, but with a slight slowing down of the run rate, England will need to accelerate soon if they are to reach their target comfortably.

11:09 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG need 37 runs in 36 balls!

Hasaranga continues his spell but has struggled to break through.

Brook is beaten by a googly, and the pressure is building as England's run rate slows slightly. Salt, however, is still finding a way to rotate the strike with a couple of quick singles, including a neat flick through midwicket for two.

England will look to accelerate in the next few overs as the pressure continues to mount with wickets in hand.

10:59 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Banton departs!

England lose their 3rd wicket as Pathirana takes his 1st wicket of the night.

10:56 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG 86/2 after 9 overs!

Theekshana continues his spell, but the boundaries keep flowing for England.

Tom Banton steps up with a delightful off-break delivery, punching it over cover for a boundary, and the runs keep coming with singles from both batters. A misfield at cover gifts a free run to Salt, and England are looking comfortable at this stage.

The pair are building a solid partnership, keeping the scoreboard ticking as they approach the halfway mark of the innings.

10:49 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG 60/2 after 7 overs!

Shanaka keeps it tight, but Tom Banton gets a bit of width in the 6th over and slashes it past third man for a boundary.

He follows that with a quick single, working the ball into the off-side, while Salt adds another run with a crisp drive to sweeper cover.

 

Shanaka's tight line and length continue to challenge the batters, but Banton’s boundary gives England some momentum in the powerplay. The partnership is slowly starting to build.

10:38 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Malinga strikes again!

Eshan Malinga gets Bethell's wicket as he is caught at deep square. ENG lose their 2nd wicket within 6 overs!

10:34 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG 41/1 after 4 overs!

Pathirana continues to bowl tightly, putting pressure on Jacob Bethell. He starts with a sequence of deliveries beating the bat with pace and precision, including a brilliant Yorker that Bethell barely manages to squeeze out.

The Sri Lankan team opts for a review on a potential front-foot no-ball, but the UltraEdge confirms it was a clean bat touch, and they lose their review.

 

Bethell responds by finding the boundary, a lovely half-volley driven through the point region for four.

 

England remains steady but will need to accelerate soon as the Sri Lankan bowlers are keeping them in check.

10:29 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG 37/1 after 3 overs!

Eshan Malinga strikes with the big wicket of Jos Buttler who was looking dangerous. Buttler misses the slower delivery completely and is bowled out for 17 (10), with 4 boundaries to his name.

Malinga’s successful strike ends a flurry of boundaries, as Buttler had just hit 4 fours in the previous balls of the over, including a streaky edge and some brilliant placements.

 

Jacob Bethell now comes to the crease, looking to settle in quickly after Buttler's departure. England has already lost one wicket, and they need to keep their momentum going as they move into the middle overs.

10:26 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Malinga strikes!

Malinga gets the breakthrough as Jos Buttler departs on 17 runs.

10:22 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: ENG 20/0 after 2 overs!

Matheesha Pathirana bowls a tight over with a couple of dots, but Buttler manages to get off strike with a single to deep point. Salt, still looking dangerous, faces a few deliveries but is unable to add more runs in this over.

There’s a wide in the over, and England have slowed slightly after the explosive start.

However, with the powerplay still in play, they're on track to score 60-plus if they continue attacking. Pathirana's pace will be key to containing this aggressive England lineup.

10:15 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Salt strikes from Ball 1!

A blistering start for England as Philip Salt hits a big six followed by two consecutive boundaries off Maheesh Theekshana.

Salt took full advantage of a short and wide delivery, cutting it past backward point and flicking one past short fine leg.

He’s off to a rapid start, taking 14 runs off the first over. Jos Buttler is yet to face a ball, but Salt's aggressive start has set the tone for England's chase of 134.

10:00 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL set 134-run target for ENG!

Sri Lanka batters manage to post 133 in 16.2 overs as ENG bowlers restrict them to a reasonable total.

9:58 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Curran takes a hattrick!

Sam Curran takes a hattrick as he cleans up Pathirana to complete his 3-fer on the night.

9:55 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Skipper Shanaka departs!

Curran takes his first wicket of the night as skipper Shanaka is caught by Brook

9:54 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 125/6 after 15 overs!

Archer continues the attack for ENG

Ball 1: Archer to Shanaka, 6, slower leg-cutter, good length, Shanaka swipes it over midwicket for six.

 

Ball 2: Archer to Shanaka, no run, sharp bouncer, Shanaka is beaten as he looks to take it on.

 

Ball 3: Archer to Shanaka, no run, another bouncer, Shanaka is again beaten as he tries a ramp shot.

 

Ball 4: Archer to Shanaka, 1 run, slower one floated up at the stumps, swiped to deep midwicket.

 

Ball 5: Archer to Hasaranga, 1 run, slower delivery on a length outside off, Hasaranga steers it through point.

 

Ball 6: Archer to Shanaka, 1 run, pace off again, slower short ball, mistimed pull through midwicket. Hasaranga wants two but is sent back.

9:44 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 110/6 after 13 overs!

Dawson continues the attack

Ball 1: Dawson to Shanaka, no run, fired in on the back of a length, Shanaka mistimes the cut to short cover.

 

Ball 2: Dawson to Shanaka, 1 run, good length on the pads, Shanaka clips it through midwicket.

 

Ball 3: Dawson to Hasaranga, 1 run, full outside off, driven crisply to the left of cover, who gets a hand diving across.

 

Ball 4: Dawson to Shanaka, 6, short delivery on the stumps, Shanaka rocks back and pulls it hard over midwicket for six.

 

Ball 5: Dawson to Hasaranga, 1 run, into the pads, Hasaranga nudges it through midwicket.

 

Ball 6: Dawson to Shanaka, 1 run, slides in off a good length, Shanaka makes room and punches through cover.

9:39 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Rashid bags a 3-fer!

Adil Rashid bag himself a 3-wicket haul as he takes out Dhananjaye de Silva on the night. SL struggling at 100/6

9:33 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Liyanage departs!

Liyanage departs as Dawson gets his 2nd of the night. LBW dismissal as the review goes to waste.

9:29 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Adil Rashid gets his 2nd!

Adil Rashid gets the wicket of Kusal Mendis as ENG get the set batter out of the fray with SL struggling with 4 wickets down 

9:26 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 83/3 after 9 overs!

Dawson continues the attack for ENG

Ball 6: Dawson to Dhananjaya, no run, On a good length down the leg, Dhananjaya backs away and misses the tuck. The ball rolls to the off-side of the pads.

 

Ball 5: Dawson to Mendis, 1 run, Pushed through quicker on the pads, Mendis tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

 

Ball 4: Dawson to Dhananjaya, 1 run, Arm ball on middle, Dhananjaya gets an inside edge on the drive, the ball flies over the bowler.

 

Ball 3: Dawson to Mendis, 1 run, Mendis closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge that rolls past point for a run.

 

Ball 2: Dawson to Dhananjaya, 1 run, Flatter on the legs, Dhananjaya clips it to vacant mid-wicket to get off the mark.

Ball 1: WICKET Dawson to Asalanka, out Caught by Jacob Bethell! Dawson tosses it wide of the left-hander, Asalanka attempts a big slog sweep, but only manages to toe-end the shot. Bethell at deep mid-wicket dives to his right and takes a sharp catch. Asalanka c Jacob Bethell b Dawson 2(5).

9:19 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Asalanka departs!

Charith Asalanka loses his wicket cheaply on 2 runs as Liam Dawson getshis first wicket of the night.

9:16 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 75/2 after 7 overs!

Sam Curran continues the attack for ENG

Ball 6: Curran to Mendis, SIX, Another slower delivery from Curran. Mendis picks it early and sends it sailing straight over the bowler's head for a maximum.

 

Ball 5: Curran to Mendis, no run, Slower delivery angled across Mendis, driven to cover but no run taken.

 

Ball 4: Curran to Mendis, SIX, Another short delivery from Curran, and Mendis rocks back to pull it over deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

 

Ball 3: Curran to Mendis, FOUR, Mendis sits deep in his crease and hoicks a length delivery wide of long-on. The ball bounces once before reaching the boundary.

 

Ball 2: Curran to Mendis, no run, Mendis backs away a long way, but Curran bowls it well outside off, and Mendis watches it go by for a dot.

 

Ball 1: Curran to Mendis, FOUR, Poor start from Curran. He sprays one down the leg side, and Mendis flicks it to fine leg for a boundary.

9:08 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 55/1 after 6 overs!

Rashid into the attack for ENG

Ball 6: Rashid to Mendis, 1 run, Mendis plays a short delivery to backward square leg for a single.

 

Ball 5: Rashid to Nissanka, 1 run, A very full ball on off, Nissanka drives it down to long-off for a quick single.

 

Ball 4: Rashid to Mendis, 1 run, Mendis moves deep in his crease and pulls the short ball down to long-on for a single.

 

Ball 3: Rashid to Nissanka, 1 run, Nissanka turns the ball to the on-side and gets across for a single.

 

Ball 2: Rashid to Nissanka, no run, A slower delivery outside off, Nissanka taps it to point but doesn’t take a run.

 

Ball 1: Rashid to Mendis, 1 run, Rashid bowls flatter on middle, Mendis tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

9:06 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 50/1 after 5 overs!

Dawson into the attack for ENG

Ball 6: Dawson to Nissanka, no run, Dawson bowls a full-length delivery that Nissanka pushes out to the off-side.

 

Ball 5: Dawson to Nissanka, SIX, Nissanka goes inside-out over extra cover, hitting it beautifully on the full-length delivery. He gets to the pitch and drives it with a straight bat for a maximum.

 

Ball 4: Dawson to Nissanka, no run, Dawson pitches it on middle, and Nissanka works it to the off-side.

 

Ball 3: Dawson to Nissanka, FOUR, Nissanka creates room and cuts the ball fine, sending it to the third man fence for a boundary.

 

Ball 2: Dawson to Nissanka, byes, FOUR, A strange moment! Nissanka tries the reverse sweep, misses, and the ball seems to brush the keeper’s pads on its way to the boundary. The English team decides against reviewing. UltraEdge later confirms the ball clipped the leg stump but the bails didn’t come off.

 

Ball 1: Dawson to Nissanka, no run, Dawson tosses up the ball, Nissanka edges it to the off-side but it doesn’t carry for a catch.

9:01 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: SL 36/1 after 4 overs!

Archer continues the attack

Ball 6: Jofra Archer to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Mendis pushes the ball to sweeper cover and picks up a couple of runs.

 

Ball 5: Jofra Archer to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, Mendis plays an exquisite cut shot as Archer offers him some width, and the ball races to the boundary.

 

Ball 4: Jofra Archer to Nissanka, 1 run, Nissanka drives the ball to cover-point for a quick single.

 

Ball 3: Jofra Archer to Nissanka, FOUR, beautiful stroke! Nissanka creates room and powers a flat-batted shot over the cover fielder for another boundary.

 

Ball 2: Jofra Archer to Nissanka, no run, a loud appeal for LBW from the bowler, but the umpire shakes his head. The Sri Lankan batters discuss the review but choose not to. Nissanka attempted to scoop, possibly getting an inside edge onto the pads.

 

Ball 1: Jofra Archer to Nissanka, no run, a well-executed yorker from Archer, which Nissanka blocks just in time.

8:56 PM

Sri Lanka vs England LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: 7 runs from the over!

Overton into the attack for ENG

Ball 6: Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis, no run, into the body on a shorter length. Tucked to mid-wicket. Overton finishes a good over after being hit for a six off the first ball.

 

Ball 5: Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis, no run, Mendis tries to scoop it fine, but misses completely.

 

Ball 4: Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis, no run, back-of-a-length delivery into the ribs, Mendis tucks it to mid-wicket.

 

Ball 3: Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis, wide, Mendis gets across and looks to lap it over the short fine. Misses the leg-stump. Wide called.

 

Ball 2: Kusal Mendis, right-handed batter, comes to the crease.

 

Ball 1: WICKET! Jamie Overton to Kamil Mishara, OUT caught by Dawson! Mishara tries to pull but gets a thick top edge, Dawson settles under it and takes an easy catch. Kamil Mishara departs for 16 (9 balls) [4s-2, 6s-1].