England vs Sri Lanka Score, 1st T20I of England in Sri Lanka 2026

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva. The players are heading off as the drizzle intensifies. England secure a victory, finishing ahead on the DLS method. Their chase began brightly, with openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler making full use of the powerplay to set the tone. Tom Banton added fireworks with a rapid 29 off just 15 balls, keeping the momentum alive. Sri Lanka found some success through Eshan Malinga, who claimed two wickets, but it wasn't enough to derail England's charge. With rain having the final say, England walk away winners, while Sri Lanka will be eager to regroup and bounce back stronger in the next contest. Adil Rashid is the Player of the Match.

Dasun Shanaka to Sam Curran. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run.

OUT! Caught (Sub). Dasun Shanaka to Phil Salt. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on. Well executed, slower one.

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Leg cutter length ball, off stump backing away driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Asalanka.

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, outside edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Theekshana.

APPEAL! Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Off cutter half volley, to leg deep in crease flick, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for L.B.W. Half-hearted appeal from the bowler.

Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side moves in front flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

FOUR! Matheesha Pathirana to Phil Salt. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Sweet timing!

Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, dropped catch by Silva.

Matheesha Pathirana to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg backing away driving, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Asalanka, fielded by Mishara.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dharmasena.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pathiranage.

FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Brook. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

Maheesh Theekshana to Phil Salt. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.

SIX! Maheesh Theekshana to Phil Salt. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Maheesh Theekshana to Phil Salt. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Brook. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mishara.

Maheesh Theekshana to Harry Brook. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mendis.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Harry Brook. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Mendis.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Phil Salt. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Silva.