ENG vs SL

Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 · 3rd Match

Recent overs

Ov 30
W
0 runs
Ov 29
044100
9 runs
Ov 28
012000
3 runs
Ov 27
01wdW0000
1 runs

Commentary

End of Match! England win by 223 runs

Match Highlights:
Tom Banton: 126(105)
Harry Brook: 77(66)
Liam Dawson: 3/26
Asitha Fernando: 3/64
29.1W

Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, Wicket, c J Root b WG Jacks, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sweep towards square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Joe Root, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Eshan Malinga.

29Ov132/9Score
0441009 runs
28.60

Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

28.50

Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Liam Dawson bowls a sharp delivery, and Dilshan Madushanka goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

28.41

Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

28.34

Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

28.24

Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

28.10

Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

28Ov123/9Score
27.60

Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

27.50

Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes back, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

27.40

Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

27.32

Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka goes back and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 2 runs.

27.21

Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

27.10

Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Jacks bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

27Ov120/9Score
01wdW00001 run
26.60

Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

26.50

Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

26.40

Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.