Sri Lanka Clinch 2 wickets Win in a Thriller
England
429/4 (50)
Sri Lanka
430/8 (49.5)
SL won by 2 wickets
View full scorecard →Sri Lanka have won by 2 wickets. England batted first and posted 429/4 in 50 overs. Sri Lanka chased down 430 in just 49.5 overs.
Harry Brook was the standout in the first innings, scoring 202 off 116 balls (SR 174). 10 sixes and 21 fours provided the impetus.
In the chase, Pavan Rathnayake anchored the innings with 130 off 106 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Sri Lanka on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Josh Tongue delivered figures of 3/79 in 8.5 overs (Econ 9.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
ENG lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
202 off 116 balls (SR 174), 21 fours, 10 sixes
3/79 in 8.5 overs (Econ: 8.94)
130 off 106 balls (SR 123), 15 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Sri Lanka showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. England will rue missed opportunities — a 2 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. ENG lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.