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England vs Sri Lanka Ball by Ball Commentary

01 Jul, 2021 13:00 (IST)

Result

Sri Lanka in England, 3 ODI Series, 2021- Match

Sri Lanka

241/9

50.0 overs
vs

England

244/2

43.0 overs

England beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

The Oval, London

That's it from this game then! England take an unassailable 2-0 lead into the 3 match ODI series. The sides will meet again on Sunday 4th July 2021 at 1100 local (1000 GMT) where either England will whitewash them or Sri Lanka will get a consolation win. Do join us then. Till then, adios and take care!

Sam Curran, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says that it is special to play in front of the fans and it was cool to get the win. Tells that the ball swung which was nice to see. Goes onto say that he feels that he has played a lot of cricket and he is learning every game and he is lucky to be going on all around the world and getting the experience. States that Tom bowled well and he is pleased for him.

Eoin Morgan, the England skipper, says that it is good that he scored some runs and contributed to a series win. Adds that their bowlers set up the win. Tells that the pitch got slower and they needed to settle. Goes onto say that Bairstow and Roy played well while Root was brilliant as always. Goes onto say that there are some nice distractions as a captain and he does not have to think of his batting for a while but it was nice to spend some time in the middle. Tells that they might make some changes for the final game and they have an eye on the Pakistan series as well. States that it is nice to have Billings and Moeen back in the side.

Kusal Perera, the Sri Lankan skipper, says the top order did not work. Adds that Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga played really well. Tells that there are some positives and they need to be consistent. Goes onto say that they want to finish on a winning note.

Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka was asked to bat and were put in deep trouble losing 4 wickets for 21. Dhananjaya de Silva's 91 and Shanaka's 47 helped the side to put on a modest 241. England's bowling was superb as Sam Curran's 5-fer and David Willey's 4-wicket haul helped England restrict the visitors. Overall, it was a comfortable win for England. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony!!!

Sri Lankan bowlers started poorly at the start as none of the bowlers managed to build pressure and keep England on the back foot baring Chameera. Once Wanindu Hasaranga was introduced, runs started to dry out and he scalped the wicket of Jonny Bairstow. Chamika Karunaratne was successful in getting the wicket of dangerous Jason Roy. After that, the bowlers couldn't do much as the target was a piece of cake for the England batters and they won with 42 balls to spare.

England did not have to break a sweat as Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy set the platform for England as they started really well. Roy played more of the aggressor and later Bairstow joined him too. They stitched a 72-run partnership before Bairstow departed. Roy continued to attack and brought up his fifty as well but got out soon playing a rather loose shot. After that Morgan and Root continued their dominance on the pitch. While Root played his masterclass, Morgan came back to form with a fine 75. Their partnership saw them cruise through the victory line without any trouble and take the series home.

A convincing win for England! They have chased down 242 easily and they have taken the series 2-0 with one game to spare. Excellent performance. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have had a tough series and they have only pride to play for on Sunday.

Score after 43 overs : 244/2

Runs Scored

9 Runs

Eoin Morgan

75 (83)

Joe Root

68 (87)

Binura Fernando

9-0-53-0

42.6 4

FOUR! That's it! Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it to deep square leg region for a boundary. ENGLAND WIN BY 8 WICKETS.

42.5 0

Short ball around middle, Morgan looks to pull but gets hit on the gloves. He got lucky there as the ball almost rolled onto the stumps.

42.4 1

Good length ball on middle, Root works it to deep square leg for one.

42.3 4

FOUR! CREAMED! Full ball outside off, Root drives it through extra cover for a boundary.

42.2 0

On middle, worked to mid-wicket.

42.1 0

Good length ball on off, Root defends it to point.

Score after 42 overs : 235/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Joe Root

63 (83)

Eoin Morgan

71 (81)

Chamika Karunaratne

6-0-34-1

41.6 1

Full on the pads, Root flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

41.5 0

On off, pushed to cover.

41.4 1

Full on middle, Morgan pushes it to mid on for a single.

41.4 wd 1

WIDE! Short ball down the leg side, Morgan looks to pull but misses. Wided.

41.3 0

Good length ball outside off, Morgan looks to cut but misses.

41.2 1

Full outside off, Root drives it to deep cover for a single.

41.1 0

Good length ball outside off, Root cuts it to point.

Score after 41 overs : 231/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Joe Root

61 (79)

Eoin Morgan

70 (79)

Binura Fernando

8-0-44-0

40.6 1

Full on off, Joe guides it to third man for a single. 11 more needed.

40.5 0

Full on off, Root blocks it to point.

40.4 4

FOUR! Pulled with disdain! Short ball on middle, Root pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

40.3 0

Full on off, Root pushes it to mid off.

40.2 1

Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it to fine leg for a single.

40.1 1

Good length ball on the pads, Root works it to deep square leg for one.

Powerplay 3 time! Just 18 more needed for England to take the series and they have 10 overs to go. Binura Fernando is back on.

Score after 40 overs : 224/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Eoin Morgan

69 (78)

Joe Root

55 (74)

Asitha Fernando

10-0-54-0

39.6 0

Length delivery on middle, played towards point.

39.5 1

On off, another single down to third man.

39.4 1

Length delivery on off, guided towards third man.

39.3 0

Length delivery on leg, pushed towards mid on.

39.2 1

On a length on off, Root guides it to third man for a single.

39.1 1

Short of a length on off, Morgan dabs it to the third man region for a single.

Score after 39 overs : 220/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Joe Root

53 (72)

Eoin Morgan

67 (74)

Dushmantha Chameera

9-0-46-0

38.6 0

Full and on off, pushed down to mid off.

38.5 0

Fuller on middle, worked to mid-wicket.

38.4 0

Length ball outside off, Root cuts it very hard to backward point. He does very well to get a hand at it. Saved a certain boundary.

38.3 1

Length ball on off, Morgan shimmies down the pitch and pushes it towards mid on for a run.

38.2 0

Short ball on the leg stump line, Morgan sways away from it.

38.1 4

FOUR! He wants to finish it quickly now! Down the leg, Eoin Morgan tickles it to fine leg for a boundary. Just 23 needed now.

Score after 38 overs : 215/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Eoin Morgan

62 (71)

Joe Root

53 (69)

Asitha Fernando

9-0-50-0

37.6 1

On a length on off, Morgan slashes it past point for a single.

37.5 0

Length delivery on off, Morgan is late into his cut. He chops it back to the keeper.

37.4 0

Full again and on leg, Morgan hits it towards mid on this time.

37.3 0

Full and on off, eased down to mid off.

37.2 1

On leg, Root glances it towards backward square leg for one.

37.1 0

Good length delivery on off, Root looks to guide it but mistimes. He gets an edge to it but is played with very soft hands. The keeper carries it on one bounce.

Score after 37 overs : 213/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Eoin Morgan

61 (67)

Joe Root

52 (67)

Dushmantha Chameera

8-0-41-0

36.6 0

On off, Morgan blocks it out.

36.5 4

FOUR! Classic! Fuller length on off, Eoin Morgan drives it through covers for a boundary.

36.4 2

Good effort in the deep! Short ball on middle, Eoin Morgan pulls it towards the deep square leg region. The fielder does well to put in a dive and stop from going over the ropes. Saves two.

36.3 0

Length ball on middle, Morgan works it to cover.

36.2 0

On a length on off, Morgan plays it towards covers.

36.1 0

Good length delivery outside off, Morgan fails in his attempted defense. The ball zips past the outside edge and goes to the keeper.

Dushmantha Chameera is back on.

Score after 36 overs : 207/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Eoin Morgan

55 (61)

Joe Root

52 (67)

Asitha Fernando

8-0-48-0

35.6 1

Short ball around the leg stump line, Morgan pulls it to fine leg for a single.

35.5 0

Full on middle, Morgan pushes it to mid on.

35.4 0

Good length ball on middle, defended to mid off.

35.3 0

Good length ball on off, Morgan defends it to cover.

35.2 0

Full on middle, Morgan plays it to mid on.

35.1 0

Full on off, Morgan defends it to cover.

Asitha Fernando is back into the attack.

Score after 35 overs : 206/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Joe Root

52 (67)

Eoin Morgan

54 (55)

Wanindu Hasaranga

7-0-46-1

34.6 0

Floated on middle, worked to mid-wicket.

34.5 1

Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

34.4 1

Full outside off, Root sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

34.3 1

Flatter on off, Morgan plays it to cover for a run.

34.2 1

Loopy ball on off, Root pushes it to long off for a single.

34.1 0

On off, kept out.

Score after 34 overs : 202/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Eoin Morgan

52 (53)

Joe Root

50 (63)

Dhananjaya de Silva

2-0-10-0

33.6 0

Floated on middle, defended back to the bowler.

33.5 1

FIFTY! Back-to-back fifties for Joe Root! He has been in terrific form this series and is taking England to a series victory. Outside off, Root cuts it to point for a single.

33.4 1

Flatter on middle, Morgan tucks it to long on for a run.

33.3 1

Loopy ball on middle, Root played it to long on for a run.

33.2 2

Full outside off, Root drives it through the cover region for two.

33.1 1

Flatter ball on the pads, Morgan works it to deep square leg for a single.

Score after 33 overs : 196/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Joe Root

46 (60)

Eoin Morgan

50 (50)

Wanindu Hasaranga

6-0-42-1

32.6 0

On off, pushed to cover.

32.5 1

FIFTY! Eoin Morgan is back amongst the runs! Big relief for England here. Loopy ball on off, Morgan looks to play it to the leg side but it goes off the inside edge, hits the pads and goes to the off side. A single taken.

Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW. Ultra Edge confirms no bat involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is pitching outside leg. The on-field decision stays. Sri Lanka lose their review.

32.4 0

NOT OUT! Pitching outside leg! Floated on the pads, Morgan looks to play the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire says no. Sri Lanka take the review but in vain as the Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching outside leg.

32.3 0

Floated on middle, Morgan is solid in defense.

32.2 6

SIX! What a shot! This is a sign that Morgan is back in form. Full toss on middle, Morga dances down the track and powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

32.1 0

Tossed up on middle, Morgan defends it out.

Score after 32 overs : 189/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Eoin Morgan

43 (45)

Joe Root

46 (59)

Dhananjaya de Silva

1-0-4-0

31.6 1

Low full toss outside off, Morgan drives it to deep cover for a single.

31.5 0

Outside off, Eoin plays it to cover.

31.4 1

Flatter ball outside off, Root punches it to deep cover for a single.

31.3 0

On off, pushed back to the bowler.

31.3 wd 2

TWO WIDES! Flatter ball down the leg side, Morgan looks to flick but misses. Perera fails to collect as well and they cross.

31.2 0

On off, pushed to cover.

31.1 0

Flatter ball on the pads, Morgan works it to short fine leg.

Drinks! Eoin Morgan and Joe Root have continued to do well and have built a strong partnership. They are getting near to victory. Sri Lanka needs a couple of quick wickets now but that too might not be enough. Dhananjaya de Silva comes into the attack now.

Score after 31 overs : 185/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Eoin Morgan

42 (41)

Joe Root

45 (57)

Wanindu Hasaranga

5-0-35-1

30.6 1

Was that a drop catch? Yes, it was! Tossed up outside off, Morgan looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes to the keeper. Perera fails to hold on and a single is taken.

30.5 4

FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up on off, Morgan reverse sweeps it to third man. The fielder comes across and tries to stop it but fails to do so. A boundary.

30.4 1

On middle, punched down to long on for a single.

30.3 0

Very full on off, Root pushes it to cover-point.

30.2 0

Flatter on off, pushed to point.

30.1 0

Floated on middle, Root pushes it back to the bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga is back on. 4-0-29-1 are his figures so far.

Score after 30 overs : 179/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Eoin Morgan

37 (39)

Joe Root

44 (53)

Chamika Karunaratne

5-0-30-1

29.6 0

On middle, Morgan defends it out.

29.5 1

Short of a length ball on off, Root gently pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for one.

29.4 0

Length delivery on off, Root cuts it towards point.

29.3 2

Nicely placed! Full on off, Joe Root drives it through covers for a couple.

29.2 0

Full and on off, driven towards mid off.

29.1 0

Shortish delivery outside off, Root taps it to point.

Chamika Karunaratne is back on.

Score after 29 overs : 176/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

Joe Root

41 (48)

Eoin Morgan

37 (38)

Asitha Fernando

7-0-47-0

28.6 1

On off, Root guides it to third man for a single.

28.5 4

FOUR! Experience and class written all over it! Fuller length on middle, Joe Root uses his bottom hand and wrists it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

28.4 1

Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it towards square leg for one.

28.3 1

Back of a length delivery outside off, Root guides it towards third man for the thousandth time today. He gets a single.

28.2 1

On the pads, tucked away towards square leg for a single. These two batters are doing well to rotate the strike.

28.1 0

Length ball on leg, Morgan dances down the track and knocks it to mid on.

Score after 28 overs : 168/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

Eoin Morgan

35 (35)

Joe Root

35 (45)

Binura Fernando

7-0-37-0

27.6 1

Short of a length on middle, tapped towards point for a run.

27.6 wd 1

WIDE! Down the leg side, Morgan misses his flick. Kusal Perera does well to collect the ball. Wided.

27.5 0

On off, played towards covers.

27.4 2

Good length outside off, Morgan cuts it towards deep point and collects another brace.

27.3 2

On leg, Morgan clips it towards deep square leg. Gets two easily.

27.2 1

Back of a length on off, Root dabs it down to backward point for a single.

27.1 1

Length delivery on the pads, flicked towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 27 overs : 160/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Joe Root

34 (44)

Eoin Morgan

29 (30)

Asitha Fernando

6-0-39-0

26.6 0

Fuller length on off, driven towards mid off. Just the two singles from the over. 82 needed in 138 balls.

26.5 1

Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it to fine leg and picks up a single.

26.4 0

Length delivery on off, Morgan plays it back down the pitch, towards point.

26.3 1

Short of a length on middle, Root pulls it to deep square leg for one.

26.2 0

On off, tapped to point.

26.1 0

Back of a length on middle, Root defends it to the leg side.

Score after 26 overs : 158/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Eoin Morgan

28 (28)

Joe Root

33 (40)

Binura Fernando

6-0-29-0

25.6 0

On a length on off, Morgan defends it off the back foot.

25.5 0

Good length delivery on leg, Morgan looks to defend but gets hit on the pads.

25.4 1

Length delivery outside off, Root taps it to third man for a run.

25.3 0

Back of a length on off, Root cuts it but can't get it past backward point.

25.2 0

Touch fuller outside off, Root drives it towards covers.

25.1 0

Good length on off, Root blocks it out.

25.1 wd 5

FIVE WIDES! Poor from Fernando! Wayward delivery outside off, Joe Root slashes his bat but misses. The ball goes between the diving keeper and first slip towards the third man fence.

Score after 25 overs : 152/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Joe Root

32 (36)

Eoin Morgan

28 (26)

Asitha Fernando

5-0-37-0

24.6 1

On off, guided to third man for a single.

24.5 1

Good length ball on the pads, Morgan tucks it to deep square leg for a run.

24.4 0

Outside off, left alone by Morgan.

24.3 0

Short ball around middle, Morgan ducks under it.

24.2 1

Good length ball outside off, Root guides it to third man for a single.

24.1 0

Fullish ball on off, Root defends it to point.

Score after 24 overs : 149/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Eoin Morgan

27 (23)

Joe Root

30 (33)

Binura Fernando

5-0-23-0

23.6 2

In the air but safe! Full ball outside off, Morgan drives it uppishly but past the cover fielder. Two taken.

23.5 1

Full outside off, Root drives it to deep cover for a single.

23.4 0

Good length ball outside off, Root looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge and it goes to the keeper.

23.3 0

Full ball outside off, left alone by Root.

23.2 1

Good length ball on middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

23.1 0

Full on off, Morgan defends it to mid off.

Binura Fernando is back into the attack. 4-0-19-0 are his figures.

Score after 23 overs : 145/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Eoin Morgan

24 (20)

Joe Root

29 (30)

Asitha Fernando

4-0-34-0

22.6 1

Good length ball on middle, Morgan tucks it to the leg side for a run.

22.5 0

Full on middle, Eoin works it to mid on.

22.4 0

Full on middle, Morgan pushes it to mid off.

22.3 1

Good length ball outside off, Root guides it to third man for a single.

22.2 1

Good length ball outside off, Morgan guides it to third man for a single.

22.1 1

Good length ball on middle, tucked to the leg side for a single.

Score after 22 overs : 141/2

Runs Scored

15 Runs

Eoin Morgan

22 (16)

Joe Root

27 (28)

Chamika Karunaratne

4-0-27-1

21.6 4

FOUR! Expensive over from Karunaratne! Good length ball outside off, Morgan dances down the track and then cuts it over the point fielder for another boundary. 101 needed in 28 overs.

21.6 wd 1

Short ball outside off, Morgan sways away from it. Wided.

21.5 1

Short ball outside off, Root punches it to deep cover for a single.

21.4 0

Full on middle, Root plays it back to the bowler.

21.3 1

Good length ball on off, Morgan pushes it to deep cover for a single.

21.2 4

TOP EDGE AND FOUR! Runs are coming thick and fast now. Short ball around middle, Morgan sets himself up to play the pull shot but it takes the top edge and it goes over the keeper for a boundary.

21.1 4

FOUR! NAILED! Short ball around middle and leg, Morgan swivels and then pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

Score after 21 overs : 126/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Joe Root

26 (26)

Eoin Morgan

9 (12)

Dushmantha Chameera

7-0-35-0

20.6 2

Short ball on middle, Root pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple. 10 runs from the over.

20.5 0

Outside off, left alone.

20.4 4

FOUR! Full ball down the leg side, Root flicks it to fine leg. Asitha Fernando comes across, dives and makes a great stop. Keeps it down to two. Or has he? No, he has not. As he was too eager to get the ball back in, he touches the ropes with his feet as he goes to pick up the ball.

20.3 0

Short ball outside off, Root sways away from it. Given one bouncer for the over.

20.2 0

Full on middle, Root pushes it to mid on.

20.1 4

FOUR! Just past the short third man fielder! Good length ball outside off, Root looks to cut but it takes the outside edge and it goes past the short third man fielder for a boundary.

Score after 20 overs : 116/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Eoin Morgan

9 (12)

Joe Root

16 (20)

Chamika Karunaratne

3-0-12-1

19.6 0

On a length on off, Morgan blocks it out. 126 more needed from 180 deliveries.

19.5 4

FOUR! Full and slower outside off, Eoin Morgan drives it through covers for a boundary. That shall give him some confidence.

19.4 b 1

Back of a length on off, Root hops and looks to chop it to the off side but misses. The keeper fails to collect the ball cleanly and a bye is conceded.

19.3 0

Short of a length on off, Root stays back in the crease and punches it to point.

19.2 1

Full on off, pushed towards mid off. He crosses ends.

19.1 0

Good length ball on off, pushed back to the bowler.

Score after 19 overs : 110/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Joe Root

16 (18)

Eoin Morgan

4 (8)

Dushmantha Chameera

6-0-25-0

18.6 0

Length delivery around off, Root works it to short third man.

18.5 1

Full and outside off, Morgan drives it through cover-point for a single.

18.4 0

Short of a length on off, Morgan hops and taps it towards point.

18.3 1

Short of a length on off, Root guides it to third man for a single.

18.2 1

On off, knocked towards covers for a single.

18.1 0

BEATEN! Peach of a delivery on off, Morgan looks to defend but misses. The ball whizzes past the outside edge into the keeper's gloves.

Score after 18 overs : 107/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Eoin Morgan

2 (4)

Joe Root

15 (16)

Chamika Karunaratne

2-0-7-1

17.6 1

Good length ball on the pads, Morgan flicks it to deep square leg for one.

17.5 1

Full on the pads, Root flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

17.4 1

Just short! Short ball on the leg stump line, Morgan pulls it to fine leg. The fielder comes charging ahead to take the catch but it falls short. A single taken.

17.3 0

Fullish ball on middle, Eoin pushes it back to the bowler.

17.2 0

Good length ball on off, Morgan defends it to mid off.

Eoin Morgan is the next man in.

17.1 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! Chamika Karunaratne gets rid of the big fish! Short ball on middle, Jason Roy looks to pull it over mid-wicket for another boundary. But Dhananjaya de Silva had other plans. He at mid-wicket leaps and pulls off a blinder. Only a splendid catch like that could have stopped Jason Roy. De Silva cannot do anything wrong today. He deserves all the praise. Roy departs after giving England an aggressive start.

Score after 17 overs : 104/1

Runs Scored

13 Runs

Jason Roy

60 (51)

Joe Root

14 (15)

Wanindu Hasaranga

4-0-29-1

16.6 1

Short on middle and leg, Roy whips it towards long on for one.

16.5 4

FOUR! Powerfully hit! Loopy ball on middle, Jason Roy lofts it over the bowler's head for another boundary. He ain't stopping today.

16.4 4

FOUR! Nice shot! Floated delivery on middle, Jason Roy advances down the track and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

16.3 1

Tossed up on off, Root drives it towards covers for one.

16.2 2

Innovative from Root! Loopy delivery on off, Joe Root reverse scoops it over the keeper's head. The fielder gives it a chase and cuts it off. Two taken.

16.1 1

Floated it up on leg, Roy punches it towards long on for a single.

Drinks! England have made a very good start to the run chase! They are 91 for 1 in 16 overs and need more 151 in 204 balls. They have Jason Roy in the middle who is looking very good while Joe Root is in good form. Sri Lanka need quick wickets otherwise the game will run away from them.

Score after 16 overs : 91/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Jason Roy

50 (47)

Joe Root

11 (13)

Chamika Karunaratne

1-0-4-0

15.6 1

Good length delivery on off, Jason Roy guides it to third man. He brings up his fifty. He has played a fine innings here and would love to make it big.

15.5 1

Length delivery outside off, Root chops it towards the deep point region for a run.

15.4 0

On a length outside off, driven towards covers.

15.3 1

Length delivery outside off, Roy knocks it through cover-point for one.

15.2 0

Short of a length on off, Roy slaps it straight to the man at mid off. Looked kind of a tennis shot there.

15.1 1

Length ball outside off, Root plays it to third man for one.

Chamika Karunaratne is into the attack.

Score after 15 overs : 87/1

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Joe Root

9 (10)

Jason Roy

48 (44)

Wanindu Hasaranga

3-0-16-1

14.6 1

Full on middle, JR plays it to long on for a single.

14.5 0

On middle, kept out.

14.4 2

Looped up ball outside off, Root leans into it and then pushes it through the extra cover region for two.

14.3 0

Floated on off, Root pushes it back to the bowler.

14.2 2

Full outside off, Root drives it through the cover region for a couple of runs.

14.1 0

Flatter ball on middle, worked to mid-wicket.

Score after 14 overs : 82/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Joe Root

4 (4)

Jason Roy

48 (44)

Dushmantha Chameera

5-0-22-0

13.6 1

Short ball on middle, Joe pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

13.5 0

Good length ball outside off, Root plays it to point.

13.4 2

Good length ball outside off, Root punches it to point. The fielder makes a half stop. Two taken as the ball goes to deep point.

13.3 1

Slower short ball on middle, pulled to deep square leg for one.

13.2 0

Good length ball on off, Jason taps it to the off side.

13.1 0

Short ball on middle, Roy pulls it to mid-wicket.

Score after 13 overs : 78/1

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Jason Roy

47 (41)

Joe Root

1 (1)

Wanindu Hasaranga

2-0-11-1

12.6 1

Floated on middle, Roy works it down to long on and takes a run.

12.5 1

Full on middle, Root drives it to long on for a single.

Joe Root walks out to bat at No.3.

12.4 W 0

OUT! DRAGGED ON! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes! He has bowled well throughout the series and gets rid of the dangerous Jonny Bairstow. Flatter ball outside off, Bairstow looks to cut but gets an inside edge onto the off stump. A brilliant opening stand comes to an end. England need 166 in 224 balls.

12.3 4

EDGED AND FOUR! Bairstow is lucky here! Full on the pads, Bairstow looks to swing it away but gets an inside edge past the keeper and into the fine leg fence.

12.2 0

Floated on off, Bairstow looks to slog it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

12.1 1

Loopy ball on off, Roy drives it to long off for a single.

Score after 12 overs : 71/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Jonny Bairstow

25 (33)

Jason Roy

45 (39)

Dushmantha Chameera

4-0-18-0

11.6 0

Short ball outside off, Bairstow sways away from it.

11.5 1

Back of a length ball on middle, Roy tucks it to deep square leg for one.

11.4 1

Good length ball outside off, Bairstow slashes it to the third man for one.

11.3 0

On a length on off, Bairstow defends it to point off the back foot.

11.2 0

Short ball around off, Bairstow watches it carefully and then sways away from it.

11.1 0

Good length ball outside off, Bairatow looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.

Score after 11 overs : 69/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Jonny Bairstow

24 (28)

Jason Roy

44 (38)

Wanindu Hasaranga

1-0-4-0

10.6 1

Shortish and outside off, Bairstow punches it to deep cover for a single.

10.5 0

Loopy ball on middle, Bairstow looks to defend but gets an inside edge to square leg.

10.4 1

Flighted outside off, Roy reverse sweeps it again but finds the point fielder. A single taken.

10.3 0

Floated on off, Roy reverse sweeps it to point.

10.2 0

Loopy ball on middle, Roy looks to defend but gets an inside edge to mid-wicket.

10.1 2

Flatter ball outside off, Roy punches it to deep point and picks up a couple.

End of Powerplay 1! Now 4 fielders can be stationed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. Wanindu Hasaranga is into the attack.

Score after 10 overs : 65/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Jason Roy

41 (34)

Jonny Bairstow

23 (26)

Dushmantha Chameera

3-0-16-0

9.6 1

Length delivery on middle, Roy works it with soft hands towards square leg. He retains the strike picking up a single. Excellent over from Dushmantha Chameera. Just one run off it.

9.5 0

On off, driven towards covers.

9.4 0

A leg-cutter outside off, Roy shimmies down the track and looks to pull but is beaten by the pace there.

9.3 0

Short ball on middle and off, Jason Roy goes for the pull but misses.

9.2 0

On a length around off, Roy blocks it out.

9.1 0

Length delivery on off, Roy went for the drive but the ball goes off the inside half of the bat over Chameera. Half a chance for him to catch it.

Dushmantha Chameera is back on and as he sees Jason Roy dancing down, he aborts.

Score after 9 overs : 64/0

Runs Scored

14 Runs

Jonny Bairstow

23 (26)

Jason Roy

40 (28)

Asitha Fernando

3-0-30-0

8.6 0

Length delivery on middle, Bairstow gets an inside edge onto the pads as he looks to work it on the leg side.

8.5 6

SIX! He is toying with Asitha Fernando now! Fuller length on off, Jonny Bairstow gets under the ball and heaves it over the long off boundary. A maximum.

8.4 4

FOUR! Quality shot! Back of a length ball on middle, Jonny Bairstow picks it early and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

8.3 0

Fuller length on off, played towards mid off.

8.2 0

On a length on leg, Bairstow whips it to mid-wicket.

8.1 4

FOUR! Bairstow gets into the act now! Fullish delivery outside off, Jonny Bairstow leans into his shot and drives it through covers for a boundary. Classic cover-drive.

Score after 8 overs : 50/0

Runs Scored

9 Runs

Jason Roy

40 (28)

Jonny Bairstow

9 (20)

Binura Fernando

4-0-19-0

7.6 0

Back of a length on off, Roy pushes it to mid off.

7.5 0

On leg, pushed back to the bowler.

7.4 4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Length delivery outside off, Jason Roy watches the ball closely and slashes it past point to fetches himself a boundary. He moves onto 40 with that shot. Brings up the 50 run stand as well.

7.3 4

FOUR! Fuller length on the pads, Jason Roy simply flicks it towards the fine leg region for a boundary. The fielder at fine leg does well to put in a dive but couldn't save the ball going over the ropes.

7.2 0

Good length delivery on the pads, Roy misses his flick. The ball gets hit on his front pad. Binura Fernando pleads the umpire for an LBW. But the umpire is not interested.

7.1 1

Short of a length on middle, tucked down to fine leg for one.

Binura Fernando will continue.

Score after 7 overs : 41/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Jason Roy

32 (23)

Jonny Bairstow

8 (19)

Asitha Fernando

2-0-16-0

6.6 0

On off, Roy plays it towards point.

6.5 4

FOUR! Magnificent! On a length on middle, Jason Roy clears his front foot, opens the face of the bat, and pushes it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Asitha Fernando gives Roy a stare after that boundary.

6.4 1

Short of a length outside off, Bairstow went hard for the pull but mistimes it. The ball goes to mid-wicket and he picks up a single.

6.3 0

Short of a length on off, Bairstow defends it back to the bowler.

6.2 0

Good length ball on off, Bairstow defends it to the off side within the crease.

6.1 0

Length delivery on off, Bairstow advances a bit down the pitch and knocks it to mid on.

Score after 6 overs : 36/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Jonny Bairstow

7 (15)

Jason Roy

28 (21)

Binura Fernando

3-0-10-0

5.6 1

On a length on middle, Bairstow keeps the strike by working it towards deep square leg.

5.5 0

Good length delivery on the pads, Bairstow pushes it back to the bowler.

5.4 0

Good length delivery on middle, swinging a bit, Bairstow looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

5.3 0

Back of a length on off, Bairstow hops and punches it on the off side. Yells a big 'NO' as Roy wanted the single.

5.2 2

Short of a length on middle, Bairstow jabs it down to deep square leg. He comes back for the second and comfortably taken.

5.2 wd 1

WIDE! Down the leg side, Bairstow misses his flick. Wided.

5.1 0

Length delivery outside off, Bairstow cuts it hard but finds the fielder at point.

Score after 5 overs : 32/0

Runs Scored

11 Runs

Jason Roy

28 (21)

Jonny Bairstow

4 (9)

Asitha Fernando

1-0-11-0

4.6 4

FOUR! Good effort in the field but it has been signalled a boundary. Full on off, Bairstow drives it through the mid off region. Chameera goes chasing after it but as he pulls the ball back in, he touches the ropes.

4.5 1

On off, Bairstow punches it to cover for a single.

4.4 1

Good length ball on middle, Roy works it to mid-wicket for a single.

4.3 0

On off, defended to cover.

4.2 4

FOUR! This is very well played by Roy! Length ball on the pads, Roy flicks it to the deep square leg region for a boundary.

4.1 1

Fullish ball on the pads, Bairstow works it to deep square leg for a run.

Asitha Fernando is brought into the attack.

Score after 4 overs : 21/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Jason Roy

19 (17)

Jonny Bairstow

2 (7)

Binura Fernando

2-0-6-0

3.6 0

Fullish ball on the pads, Jason works it to the leg side.

3.5 0

Good length ball on off, Roy defends it to point.

3.4 4

FOUR! Loose from Fernando! He overpitches it outside off, Roy leans into it and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.

3.3 0

Good length ball on middle, Roy nudges it to mid-wicket.

3.2 1

Fullish ball on the pads, Bairstow flicks it to deep square leg for a run.

3.1 0

Good length ball outside off, Bairstow lets it go.

Score after 3 overs : 16/0

Runs Scored

12 Runs

Jason Roy

15 (13)

Jonny Bairstow

1 (5)

Dushmantha Chameera

2-0-15-0

2.6 4

FOUR! Poor ball from Chameera and gets punished! Full on the pads, Roy whips it with absolute disdain through mid-wicket for a boundary.

2.5 0

On middle, punched back to the bowler.

2.4 0

Good length ball on off, Roy looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

2.3 1

Good length ball outside off, Bairstow cuts it to point where the fielder makes a half stop. A single taken as the ball rolls to third man.

2.2 3

Excellent fielding! Good length ball outside off, Roy punches it through the cover region. The fielder gives it a chase and does extremely well to pull it back in. Saves a run for his side.

2.1 4

FOUR! First boundary of the run chase! Good length ball on off, Roy hacks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Score after 2 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Jonny Bairstow

0 (4)

Jason Roy

4 (8)

Binura Fernando

1-0-1-0

1.6 0

Full and outside off, Bairstow pushes it to cover.

1.5 0

Fullish ball outside off, Bairstow lets it go to the keeper.

1.4 0

Good length ball on off, Jonny defends it out.

1.3 1

Length ball on off, Roy looks to defend but it goes off the inner half to the leg side for a run.

1.2 0

On a length outside off, Roy drives but finds the fielder at cover.

1.1 0

Full on middle, Roy drives it to mid off.

Binura Fernando to bowl from the other end.

Score after 1 overs : 3/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Jonny Bairstow

0 (1)

Jason Roy

3 (5)

Dushmantha Chameera

1-0-3-0

0.6 0

Length ball on off, Bairstow defends it to cover.

0.5 3

Full and outside off, driven to deep cover for three.

Sri Lanka takes a review for LBW. Ultra Edge confirms the ball has clearly hit the pad first. The Ball Tracker shows that the impact is outside the line. The on-field decision stays. Sri Lanka lose their review.

0.4 0

NOT OUT! Impact is outside off and Sri Lanka lose a review. Good length ball on off, Roy prods and looks to defend but it seems to have gone off the pads. Chameera appeals but the umpire is unmoved. He convinces Kusal Perera to take the review. The Ball Tracker shows that the impact is outside off.

0.3 0

Full on off, Roy drives it to mid off.

0.2 0

Good length ball on middle, Roy looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Good start from Chameera.

0.1 0

Chameera starts with a length ball on off, Roy defends it to cover-point.

We are back for the run chase! The Sri Lankan players make their way out to the middle, followed by Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow. Dushmantha Chameera will start with the ball.

Right then! England need 242 runs to win and with the batting line-up they have, this should not be too difficult a task but Sri Lankan bowlers have done a good job in the previous games and they won't make it easy. What will happen? Do join us in a while for the run chase.

Sam Curran is up for a chat! He says that Oval is a lovely place to play cricket in and also says that he was riding his luck. Adds that the ball swung which was a huge help. States that it is a very good pitch and it will come onto the bat nicely in the second innings.

Sri Lanka made a good recovery as they were 21 for 4 at one stage but to reach 241 is an achievement. Dhananjaya de Silva was the star of the show with the bat as he played some lovely shots in his 91. He deserved a 100 but fell short. Dasun Shanaka played a very handy knock. There were some handy contributions down the order but the main worry for Sri Lanka will be the top order.

England's bowling was led by the two left-armers, Sam Curran and David Willey. The former took 5 wickets while Willey finished with 4. They were brilliant especially Curran who impressed on his home ground. Tom Curran did a good job but was unlucky not to get a wicket while Adil Rashid too did a decent job. They could have got this done early but Sri Lanka made a good recovery.

A good recovery from Sri Lanka after being at 21 for 4 at one stage. They did not look like they will reach even 200 but they have managed to reach 241. It is not a match-winning score as the pitch is very good to bat on and England have a very strong batting line-up but it is a good recovery. England, on the other hand, had another good day with the ball but they will rue the fact that they gave away few runs towards the end.

Score after 50 overs : 241/9

Runs Scored

12 Runs

Dushmantha Chameera

14 (12)

Asitha Fernando

1 (1)

David Willey

10-1-64-4

49.6 2

Short ball around off, Chameera looks to pull but it goes off the top edge and it goes to deep square leg for a couple. SRI LANKA END ON 241 FOR 9.

49.5 2

Short ball around off, Chameera lifts it over mid off for a couple.

49.4 6

SIX! Excellent from Chameera! Good length ball on middle, Chameera powers it over long on for a biggie.

49.3 1

Good length ball on off, Fernando guides it to short third man for a single.

49.2 1

Good length ball on off, Chameera whacks it to long on for a single.

Asitha Fernando is the last batsman to come in.

49.1 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! Good catch from Adil Rashid! Sri Lanka are 9 down now! Short ball around middle, Fernando looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes to fine leg. Adil Rashid comes running ahead and takes a good catch. Willey is on a Hat-Trick.

David Willey to bowl the final over.

Score after 49 overs : 229/8

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Dushmantha Chameera

3 (8)

Binura Fernando

17 (14)

Sam Curran

10-1-48-5

48.6 0

Good length ball outside off, Chameera looks to cut but misses.

48.5 1

Good length ball outside off, Fernando slaps it to deep cover for a single.

48.4 0

Very full outside off, Fernando fails to dig it out as it goes to the keeper.

48.3 0

Short ball around middle, Fernando looks to pull but misses.

48.2 2

Short ball on middle, Fernando pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

48.1 1

Full on off, Chameera drives it to point for a single.

Score after 48 overs : 225/8

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Binura Fernando

14 (10)

Dushmantha Chameera

2 (6)

Tom Curran

10-0-43-0

47.6 0

Slower ball outside off, Fernando punches it to cover.

47.5 1

Very full on off, Chameera defends it to cover for a run.

47.4 0

Slower ball outside off, Chameera looks to drive but misses.

47.3 1

Very full on middle, Fernando digs it out to long on for a run.

47.2 0

On off, Binura mistimes it back to the bowler.

47.1 4

FOUR! Just over the point fielder! Slower ball outside off, Fernando looks to cut but it goes off the top edge. Luckily for Fernando, it goes over the point fielder for a boundary.

Score after 47 overs : 219/8

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Dushmantha Chameera

1 (4)

Binura Fernando

9 (6)

Sam Curran

9-1-44-5

46.6 0

Short of a length on off, Chameera looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

46.5 1

Fullish ball on the pads. Fernando works it to deep square leg for a run.

46.4 1

Good length ball on the pads, Chameera works it to fine leg for a single.

46.3 0

SWING AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Chameera looks to swing it away but misses. Bairstow appeals but the umpire is not moved.

46.2 0

Short ball around middle, Chameera ducks under it.

46.1 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! 5-fer for Sam Curran! He has bowled really well and he deserves it. It has come at his home ground as well. Simply superb bowling. Short ball around middle and leg, Karunaratne looks to pull but it goes off the gloves to Bairstow who pouches it easily and Sri Lanka are 8 down.

Dushmantha Chameera is the new batsman in.

46.1 wd 1

WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, Karunaratne looks to flick but misses. Wided.

Score after 46 overs : 216/7

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Binura Fernando

8 (5)

Chamika Karunaratne

21 (37)

Tom Curran

9-0-37-0

45.6 0

Good length ball around off, Fernando plays it back to the bowler.

45.6 wd 1

Short ball around middle, Fernando sits under it. Wided for height.

45.5 4

EDGED AND FOUR! Valuable runs for Sri Lanka! Good length ball around off, Fernando looks to defend but it takes the inner half and it goes to fine leg for a boundary.

45.4 0

Good length ball on off, Fernando defends it to point.

45.3 0

Slower ball on off, Binura defends it to cover.

45.2 4

FOUR! What a shot first ball! Full ball outside off, Fernando lifts it over extra cover for a boundary.

45.1 1

Full on middle, Karunaratne flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Binura Fernando comes out to bat. Tom Curran is back on.

Score after 45 overs : 206/7

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

47 (67)

Chamika Karunaratne

20 (36)

David Willey

9-1-52-3

44.6 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! Dasun Shanaka falls three short of a half-century! Willey bowls a short delivery on leg, Dasun Shanaka moves into the line of the ball and slashes it uppishly. He hits it straight into the hands of Sam Curran at deep point who doesn't have to move an inch. Shanaka walks back to the pavilion after playing a handy knock.

44.5 0

Outside off, Shanaka looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.

44.4 4

FOUR! Nicely placed and timed! Short of a length on middle, Dasun Shanaka pulls it well towards deep square leg for a boundary.

44.3 1

Length delivery on middle, worked through mid-wicket for one.

44.2 1

Short on middle, pulled towards mid-wicket for a single.

44.1 1

Back of a length on off, Karunaratne pushes it behind the bowler towards mid off. Willey tries to stop the ball with his feet but is not able to. A single taken.

David Willey comes back on.

Score after 44 overs : 199/6

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

42 (63)

Chamika Karunaratne

18 (34)

Adil Rashid

10-0-50-0

43.6 0

Flatter delivery outside off, Shanaka defends it well.

43.5 1

Loopy ball on off, Karunaratne taps it towards covers for one.

43.4 4

FOUR! Good use of the feet! Floated delivery on off, Chamika Karunaratne smashes it towards long off for a boundary.

43.3 0

Loopy ball on the pads, Karunaratne looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball hits his front pad.

43.2 1

On middle, played towards mid on for a single.

43.1 4

FOUR! A welcome boundary! Tossed up on middle, Dasun Shanaka sweeps it towards backward square leg for a boundary. He is playing a nice little cameo here.

Score after 43 overs : 189/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

Chamika Karunaratne

13 (31)

Dasun Shanaka

37 (60)

Mark Wood

10-1-35-0

42.6 0

Short again on the leg stump line, Karunaratne ducks under it. He is disappointed as he thinks that should have been wide.

42.5 0

Length delivery outside off, worked towards point.

42.4 0

Short of a length outside off, Karunaratne hops and blocks it out. Mark Wood has fallen several times now in his follow-through.

42.3 0

Short ball on middle and leg, Karunaratne sways away from it.

42.2 0

Full and on off, Karunaratne plays it towards mid off.

42.1 0

Back of a length ball on off, worked on the leg side.

Score after 42 overs : 189/6

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

37 (60)

Chamika Karunaratne

13 (25)

Adil Rashid

9-0-40-0

41.6 0

BEATEN! Tossed up outside off, spinning away, Shanaka looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

41.5 2

Quicker delivery on middle, nudged down to mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

41.4 1

Loopy delivery on off, worked towards mid on for a run.

41.3 1

Flatter delivery on middle, Shanaka strides forward and flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

41.2 1

Floated it up on off, Karunaratne waits for the ball and hits it hard towards long off for a run.

41.1 1

Tossed up on off, Shanaka sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Score after 41 overs : 183/6

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

33 (56)

Chamika Karunaratne

11 (23)

Mark Wood

9-0-35-0

40.6 1

Length delivery on off, Shanaka taps it towards the third man region. He retains the strike.

40.5 1

Short of a length on off, Karunaratne guides it to third man and rotates the strike.

40.4 0

Full on off, Karunaratne pushes it back to the bowler.

40.3 1

On middle, clipped towards square leg for one.

40.2 1

Back of a length delivery on middle, Karunaratne hops and tucks it on the leg side. Billings collects the ball and fires a throw at the bowler's end but misses. A single taken.

40.1 1

Length delivery on middle, Shanaka looks to defend but goes off the outside edge towards third man for a run.

End of Powerplay 2! Maximum of 5 fielders can be stationed outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the innings.

Score after 40 overs : 178/6

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Chamika Karunaratne

9 (20)

Dasun Shanaka

30 (53)

Adil Rashid

8-0-34-0

39.6 0

Floated on middle, defended out.

39.5 0

Full on middle, Chamika works it to mid-wicket.

39.4 1

Floated on middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

39.3 0

Loopy ball outside off, Shanaka looks to flick but gets a leadng edge to the off side where it falls safe.

39.2 1

Loopy ball on off, Karunaratne defends it to cover-point for a run.

39.1 1

Flatter on middle and leg, Shanaka nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Score after 39 overs : 175/6

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

28 (50)

Chamika Karunaratne

8 (17)

Mark Wood

8-0-30-0

38.6 1

Short ball on middle, Shanaka pulls it to deep square leg for one.

38.5 0

Good length ball outside off, Shanaka looks to cut but misses.

38.4 0

Short ball around off, Shanaka sways away from it.

38.3 1

Full ball on off, Shanaka pushes it to mid off for a single.

38.2 0

Back of a length ball on middle, Karunaratne tucks it to square leg.

38.1 1

Full on the pads, Dasun flicks it to deep square leg for one.

Score after 38 overs : 172/6

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Chamika Karunaratne

7 (15)

Dasun Shanaka

26 (46)

Adil Rashid

7-0-31-0

37.6 0

Flatter ball on middle, Chamika plays it back to the bowler.

37.5 2

Loopy ball on off, Karunaratne looks to defend but it goes off the inner half to the fine leg region for two.

37.4 1

Loopy ball on the pads, Shanaka uses his feet and then works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

37.3 0

Flatter ball on middle, Shanaka defends it back to the bowler.

37.2 0

Full on middle, Shanaka plays it back to the bowler.

37.1 3

Tossed up on off, Karunaratne looks to defend but it takes the outside edge and it goes to third man for three.

Adil Rashid is back into the attack. 6-0-25-0 are his figures.

Score after 37 overs : 166/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Chamika Karunaratne

2 (12)

Dasun Shanaka

25 (43)

Mark Wood

7-0-27-0

36.6 1

Outside off, punched to deep cover for one.

36.5 0

Good length ball outside off, Karunaratne slices it to the off side.

36.4 0

Full on middle, Karunaratne pushes it to mid on.

36.3 0

Good length ball on off, Karunaratne defends it to cover.

36.2 0

Good length ball outside off, Karunaratne punches it to cover.

36.1 0

Good length ball on middle, Karunaratne looks to flick but it goes off the inside edge onto the pads.

Score after 36 overs : 165/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Chamika Karunaratne

1 (6)

Dasun Shanaka

25 (43)

Tom Curran

8-0-27-0

35.6 1

Full on the pads, Karunaratne flicks it to the leg side for a run.

35.5 0

Short ball around middle, Karunaratne ducks under it.

35.4 0

On a length on middle, Karunaratne nudges it to the leg side.

35.3 0

Good length ball on off, Karunaratne pushes it to mid on.

35.2 0

On a length on middle, Chamika works it to mid-wicket.

35.1 0

Good length ball on off, Karunaratne defends it back to the bowler.

Score after 35 overs : 164/6

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

25 (43)

Chamika Karunaratne

0 (0)

David Willey

8-1-45-2

34.6 0

On off, pushed to point.

34.5 0

Good length ball outside off, Shanaka looks to cut but misses.

34.4 0

Good length ball on middle, Shanaka defends it back to the bowler.

Chamika Karunaratne is the new batsman in.

34.3 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT AT DEEP SQUARE LEG! Dhananjaya de Silva goes for 91! End of a magnificent innings but he will be disappointed that he could not carry on. Short ball on off, de Silva looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes to deep square leg where Joe Root takes a simple catch.

34.2 4

FOUR! How well has he played that? Moves into the 90s. Good length ball around off, de Silva opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man for a boundary.

34.1 1

Short ball on middle, Shanaka pulls it to square leg and takes a run.

Score after 34 overs : 159/5

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

87 (89)

Dasun Shanaka

24 (39)

Tom Curran

7-0-26-0

33.6 4

FOUR! Dhananjaya de Silva picks the slower ball well. It is bowled around off, de Silva waits for it and then lifts it over mid off for a boundary. This is now de Silva's highest score in ODIs.

33.5 1

Full on off, Shanaka pushes it to deep cover for a single.

33.4 0

Full on middle, Shanaka defends it back to the bowler.

33.3 1

Good length ball outside off, de Silva guides it to short third man for a run.

33.3 wd 1

WIDE! Slower ball down the leg side, de Silva looks to flick but misses.

33.2 0

Short ball around middle, de Silva ducks under it.

33.1 0

Good length ball on off, Dhananjaya plays it to point.

Score after 33 overs : 152/5

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

82 (85)

Dasun Shanaka

23 (37)

David Willey

7-1-40-1

32.6 1

On the pads, nudged to fine leg for one.

32.5 1

Good length ball outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.

32.5 wd 1

Short ball outside off, Shanaka sways away from it. Wided.

32.4 1

Fullish ball on the pads, de Silva flicks it to deep square leg for one.

32.3 lb 1

Good length ball on the pads, Shanaka looks to flick but it goes off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.

32.2 1

On a length on middle, worked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

32.1 1

Good length ball on the pads, Shanaka works it to the deep square leg region for a single.

Score after 32 overs : 145/5

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

21 (34)

Dhananjaya de Silva

79 (82)

Tom Curran

6-0-19-0

31.6 1

Full on middle, Shanaka defends it to the leg side for one.

31.5 1

Shortish on middle, pulled to deep square leg for one.

31.4 0

SWING AND A MISS! Slower ball outside off, de Silva looks to smack it out of the park but fails to get any bat on it.

31.3 1

Good length ball outside off, Shanaka guides it to third man for one.

31.2 1

Fullish ball on the pads, de Silva nudges it to deep square leg for a run.

31.1 0

Good length ball around off, de Silva pushes it to point.

Drinks! Some recovery for Sri Lanka after losing early wickets. Dhananjaya de Silva has looked rock solid so far and is fighting hard to put on a good total. Dasun Shanaka is supporting him well at the other end. These both need to continue further into the innings. England will look to break this partnership as early as possible before getting into the tail-enders.

Score after 31 overs : 141/5

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

19 (32)

Dhananjaya de Silva

77 (78)

David Willey

6-1-34-1

30.6 0

Short ball around the leg stump line, Shanaka looks to pull but misses.

30.5 1

Good length ball on the pads, de Silva tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

30.4 4

FOUR! This is good batting from Dhananjaya de Silva! Good length ball around middle, de Silva makes room and then plays it over the short third man fielder for a boundary.

30.3 1

Short ball around the leg stump, pulled to fine leg for a single. 50-run stand comes up.

30.2 2

Good length ball on middle, Shanaka flicks it to deep square leg for a couple.

30.1 1

Back of a length ball on middle, de Silva tucks it to deep square leg for a single.

30.1 wd 1

WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, de Silva looks to flick but misses. Wided.

David Willey is back on.

Score after 30 overs : 131/5

Runs Scored

6 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

16 (29)

Dhananjaya de Silva

71 (75)

Tom Curran

5-0-15-0

29.6 0

Touch fuller and around off, Shanaka blocks it out.

29.5 1

Length delivery on the pads, clipped towards square leg for a run.

29.4 4

FOUR! Back of a length delivery on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva thrashes it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. He moves into the 70's.

29.3 0

How did it miss hitting the stumps? Length delivery on middle, de Silva looks to slap it away but completely misses. The ball just goes over the bails into the keeper's mitts. Very close!

29.2 0

Slower delivery on off, de Silva guides it to short third man.

29.1 1

Back of a length on off, Shanaka hops and dabs it to backward point. He rotates the strike.

Tom Curran comes back on. 4-0-9-0 are his figures so far.

Score after 29 overs : 125/5

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

66 (71)

Dasun Shanaka

15 (27)

Mark Wood

6-0-26-0

28.6 0

Fuller length on off, pushed towards mid off.

28.5 0

Good length ball on off, de Silva punches it towards covers.

28.4 0

On a length on off, de Silva guides it towards backward point.

28.3 0

Short of a length on middle, de Silva looks to whip it towards square leg. But gets a leading edge and the ball lands towards mid-wicket.

28.2 1

Short ball on middle, Shanaka pulls it towards deep square leg. He crosses ends.

28.1 0

Length delivery on off, worked to cover.

Score after 28 overs : 124/5

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

14 (25)

Dhananjaya de Silva

66 (67)

Adil Rashid

6-0-25-0

27.6 1

Loopy ball on the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket for one.

27.5 1

On middle and leg, de Silva hits it towards long on and picks up a single.

27.4 1

Flighted delivery on off, Shanaka comes down the track and pushes it towards long off for a single.

27.3 1

On middle, eased down to long off for a single.

27.2 2

Floated delivery on the pads, clipped past the keeper. He gets a couple of runs.

27.1 4

FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva cleverly paddles it behind the keeper and fetches himself a boundary.

Score after 27 overs : 114/5

Runs Scored

7 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

12 (23)

Dhananjaya de Silva

58 (63)

Mark Wood

5-0-25-0

26.6 0

Short of a length on off, Shanaka taps it towards backward point. He calls for the run but is sent back by de Silva.

26.5 0

Good length delivery outside off, Shanaka leaves it untouched.

26.4 1

Good length ball on the pads, worked to the leg side for one.

26.3 1

Fractionally short on middle and leg, played towards mid-wicket for one.

26.2 1

Back of a length delivery on middle, tucked away to mid-wicket for a single.

26.1 4

FOUR! Top shot! Length delivery outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva steers it towards the third man region for a boundary.

Mark Wood is back on.

Score after 26 overs : 107/5

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

11 (20)

Dhananjaya de Silva

52 (60)

Adil Rashid

5-0-15-0

25.6 0

Tossed up on middle and leg, Shanaka advances down the track and heaves it towards mid on.

25.5 0

Loopy ball on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

25.4 0

On off, Shanaka comes down the track but gets beaten by the turn. The ball hits the pads and rolls to the off side.

25.3 0

Tossed up on leg, worked towards mid-wicket.

25.2 2

Tossed up on middle, Dasun Shanaka sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket. Willey does well to cut it off. Saves two runs for his team. The umpires check if it is a clean save and it is.

25.1 1

Full and outside off, de Silva plays it through point for a run.

Score after 25 overs : 104/5

Runs Scored

11 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

9 (15)

Dhananjaya de Silva

51 (59)

Sam Curran

8-1-41-4

24.6 6

SIX! 100 up for Sri Lanka in style! Full on off, Shanaka lifts it over long off for a biggie.

24.5 0

Back of a length ball on off, Shanaka defends it to point.

24.4 1

Short ball around the leg stump, pulled to fine leg for a single.

24.3 2

Full on off, de Silva makes room and drives it to point where the fielder misfields and allows two. Fifty up for Dhananjaya de Silva. He has played well here but he would know that his job is not done yet.

24.2 1

Full on off, Shanaka plays it to deep cover for a single.

24.1 1

Short ball on middle, de Silva pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Score after 24 overs : 93/5

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

2 (12)

Dhananjaya de Silva

47 (56)

Adil Rashid

4-0-12-0

23.6 0

Googly on off, Shanaka picks it up late but manages to get his bat down in time and then play it to point.

23.5 0

Tossed up outside off, Dasun pushes it to cover.

23.4 0

Floated on middle, Shanaka defends it back to the bowler.

23.3 1

Quicker ball outside off, de Silva punches it to deep cover for a run.

23.2 0

Flighted ball on middle, de Silva plays it back to the bowler.

23.1 2

Floated outside off, de Silva paddles it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Score after 23 overs : 90/5

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

2 (9)

Dhananjaya de Silva

44 (53)

Sam Curran

7-1-30-4

22.6 0

Good length ball outside off, Shanaka lets it go.

22.5 0

Full outside off, pushed to cover.

22.4 0

Good length ball on middle, defended back to the bowler.

22.3 1

Short ball around off, de Silva looks to pull but it goes off the bottom half of the bat towards third man for one.

22.2 1

Full on the pads, Shanaka works it to deep square leg for a single.

22.1 0

BEATEN! Nicely done by Sam Curran! Good length ball outside off, de Silva looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Score after 22 overs : 88/5

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

43 (52)

Dasun Shanaka

1 (4)

Adil Rashid

3-0-9-0

21.6 0

Tossed up on middle, de Silva pushes it back to the bowler.

21.5 0

Flighted outside off, de Silva plays it to cover.

21.4 0

On middle, pushed back to the bowler.

21.3 0

Flatter on the pads, Dhananjaya works it to square leg.

21.2 1

Floated on off, Shanaka defends it to the off side for a single.

21.1 1

Full toss on off, de Silva works it down to long on for a single.

Score after 21 overs : 86/5

Runs Scored

0 Runs

Dasun Shanaka

0 (3)

Dhananjaya de Silva

42 (47)

Sam Curran

6-1-28-4

20.6 0

Good length ball on middle, Shanaka defends it back to the bowler.

20.5 0

Full outside off, Shanaka pushes it to cover.

20.4 0

Good length ball on middle, Shanaka defends it to mid-wicket.

Dasun Shanaka is the new batsman in.

20.3 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT AT DEEP SQUARE LEG! Short ball brings about the downfall for Wanindu Hasaranga. He was in no position to play that shot and Sam Billings did not have to move at deep square leg. Short ball on middle, Hasaranga clears his front leg and looks to pull but it takes the top edge and goes to deep square leg where Billings takes the simplest of catches.

20.2 0

Good length ball on off, blocked to point.

20.1 0

Good length ball on off, Hasaranga defends it to cover.

Score after 20 overs : 86/4

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

42 (47)

Wanindu Hasaranga

26 (46)

Adil Rashid

2-0-7-0

19.6 0

Short on leg, de Silva gets an inside edge onto the pads as he looks to pull.

19.5 1

Loopy delivery outside off, Hasaranga lifts it inside out to wide of long off for a single.

19.4 0

Quicker delivery on off, Hasaranga punches it towards backward point.

19.3 1

Touch fuller, de Silva eases it down to long off for a single.

19.2 0

Tossed up on off, blocked out.

19.1 1

Tossed up on off, played towards mid off for one.

Score after 19 overs : 83/4

Runs Scored

9 Runs

Wanindu Hasaranga

24 (43)

Dhananjaya de Silva

41 (44)

Sam Curran

5-0-28-3

18.6 1

Full on off, knocked towards sweeper cover for one.

18.5 4

FOUR! He is finding his rhythm now! Length delivery outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga keeps his eyes on the ball and drives it through covers for another boundary.

18.4 0

Full on middle and leg, pushed back to the bowler.

18.3 0

Good length ball on off, pushed on the off side.

18.2 4

FOUR! Timed it to perfection! Short ball on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga stays back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. That is his first boundary after facing 44 deliveries.

18.1 0

Length delivery on middle, blocked out.

Sam Curran is back on. 4-0-19-3 are his figures so far.

Score after 18 overs : 74/4

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Wanindu Hasaranga

15 (37)

Dhananjaya de Silva

41 (44)

Adil Rashid

1-0-4-0

17.6 1

Loopy ball on leg, whipped through mid-wicket for one.

17.5 0

Tossed up on middle, Hasaranga pushes it back to the bowler.

17.4 0

Full again on the pads, Hasaranga defends it off the front foot.

17.3 0

Full on the pads, pushed back to the bowler.

17.2 0

Bowls a googly on pads, worked to mid-wicket.

17.2 wd 1

WIDE! Down the leg side again. Wide called.

17.1 1

Tossed up on the pads, flicked towards square leg for a run.

17.1 wd 1

WIDE! Down the leg side, de Silva misses his tuck away. Wided.

Adil Rashid comes into the attack.

Score after 17 overs : 70/4

Runs Scored

3 Runs

Wanindu Hasaranga

14 (32)

Dhananjaya de Silva

40 (43)

Mark Wood

4-0-18-0

16.6 0

Back of a length delivery on off, Hasaranga plays it to point.

16.5 0

Length ball on middle, guided towards backward point with soft hands.

16.5 wd 1

WIDE! Short on middle, Hasaranga sways away from it. Wide called.

16.4 0

On middle, Hasaranga defends it on the off side.

16.3 2

Full ball on middle, Hasaranga pushes it straight behind the bowler. He held the pose as he hits it. David Willey chases it and does well to pull the ball behind. Two runs taken.

16.2 0

Short ball on middle, Hasaranga hops and blocks it out.

16.1 0

Good length ball on middle, worked towards covers.

Score after 16 overs : 67/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

40 (43)

Wanindu Hasaranga

12 (26)

Tom Curran

4-0-9-0

15.6 0

Length delivery on leg, de Silva looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball hits the front pad. Half-hearted appeal from Tom Curran for an LBW but nothing from the umpire. It was going down leg.

The physio is out there to look at Jonny Bairstow who seems to have hurt his finger. Let's hope that he is fine.

15.5 1

Full and on middle, worked towards mid on for a quick single. The fielder fires a throw at the striker's end. De Silva is caught napping there as he runs casually looking at the fielder. He collides with Jonny Bairstow as he crosses the crease. He would have been miles behind had that hit. Lucky escape for Dhananjaya de Silva.

15.4 0

Fuller length on off, Hasaranga looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

15.3 0

Length delivery on middle, blocked out on the off side.

15.2 0

On middle, attacking the sticks, Hasaranga defends it onto the pitch.

15.1 1

Length delivery on middle, de Silva charges down the track and lofts it over extra cover for a single.

Drinks! England are on top here as they picked up 4 wickets for just 21 runs. Since then, they have bowled well but have not been able to pick up further wickets. They would look to continue chipping away at the wickets and look to restrict Sri Lanka. The visitors, on the other hand, started poorly but the partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Wanindu Hasaranga is looking good but they need to continue and help Sri Lanka post a decent score.

Score after 15 overs : 65/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Wanindu Hasaranga

11 (22)

Dhananjaya de Silva

39 (41)

Mark Wood

3-0-15-0

14.6 0

Good length ball outside off, Hasaranga lets it go to the keeper.

14.5 0

Good length ball outside off, Hasaranga plays it to point.

14.4 1

Short ball on middle, pulled to deep square leg for a single.

14.3 1

DROPPED! That was a quick delivery from Mark Wood. Tough chance for Bairstow and he made a valiant effort. Good length ball around off, Hasaranga looks to defend but it goes off the gloves to the right of the keeper. Bairstow dives to that side and goes at with one hand but fails to hold on. A single taken.

14.2 0

Back of a length ball on off, Hasaranga plays it to point.

14.1 0

Full on middle and leg, Hasaranga blocks it out.

Score after 14 overs : 63/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

38 (40)

Wanindu Hasaranga

10 (17)

Tom Curran

3-0-7-0

13.6 0

Good length ball on off, de Silva taps it to the off side.

13.5 1

Good length ball on the pads, Hasaranga works it to fine leg for a single.

13.4 0

Good length ball on off, Wanindu taps it to point.

13.3 0

Full on middle, defended to mid on.

13.2 0

Good length ball on middle, Hasaranga nudges it to mid-wicket.

13.1 0

Short ball outside off, Hasaranga ducks under it.

Score after 13 overs : 62/4

Runs Scored

8 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

38 (39)

Wanindu Hasaranga

9 (12)

Mark Wood

2-0-13-0

12.6 0

Shortish on middle, de Silva nudges it to mid-wicket.

12.5 2

Good piece of fielding! Length ball outside off, de Silva guides it to third man. Sam Curran runs across, dives and saves a couple of runs for his side. The umpires check if it is a clean save and it is.

12.4 4

FOUR! Driven excellently! Full on off, de Silva leans into it and drives it through mid off for a boundary.

12.3 1

Fullish ball outside off, Hasaranga guides it to third man for a single.

12.2 1

Short ball on middle, de Silva pulls it wide of mid on for a run.

12.1 0

Back of a length ball on middle, de Silva hops and defends it back to the bowler.

Score after 12 overs : 54/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

31 (34)

Wanindu Hasaranga

8 (11)

Tom Curran

2-0-6-0

11.6 1

Good length ball outside off, de Silva guides it to third man for a run.

11.5 0

Full on off, de Silva is solid in defense.

11.4 0

Good length ball on off, de Silva blocks it to cover-point.

11.3 1

Good length ball outside off, Hasaranga plays it to cover for a run.

11.2 0

Fullish ball on off, Wanindu pushes it to cover-point.

11.1 0

Good length ball on off, Hasaranga taps it to point.

Score after 11 overs : 52/4

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

30 (31)

Wanindu Hasaranga

7 (8)

Mark Wood

1-0-5-0

10.6 4

FOUR! Nice from de Silva! He is looking in good touch. Full outside off, de Silva drives it through extra cover for a boundary.

10.5 0

On a length on off, Dhananjaya blocks it out.

10.4 0

Fullish ball on middle, de Silva defends it to mid on.

10.3 1

Length ball outside off, Hasaranga guides it to third man for a single.

10.2 0

Full on off, WH pushes it to mid off.

10.1 0

Good length ball on middle, Hasaranga works it to mid-wicket.

End of Powerplay 1! Now, a maximum of 4 fielders can be stationed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over. Mark Wood also comes into the attack.

Score after 10 overs : 47/4

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

26 (28)

Wanindu Hasaranga

6 (5)

Tom Curran

1-0-4-0

9.6 0

On a length outside off, de Silva guides it short third man. Good start for Tom Curran. Just the boundary conceded.

9.5 0

Full and on off, pushed towards mid off.

9.4 0

On off, played towards point.

9.3 4

FOUR! Pulled hard! Short ball on off, Dhananjaya de Silva pulls it away through mid-wicket for a boundary. He is showing some positive intent after losing early wickets.

9.2 0

Short of a length on off, de Silva hops onto the pitch and pushes it back to the bowler.

9.1 0

Good length ball on off, de Silva taps it towards point.

Tom Curran is into the attack.

Score after 9 overs : 43/4

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

22 (22)

Wanindu Hasaranga

6 (5)

David Willey

5-1-24-1

8.6 1

Short of a length on leg, de SIlva hops and plays it towards square leg. He retains the strike by taking a single.

8.5 0

Good length ball outside off, de Silva looks to slash it away but misses.

8.5 wd 1

WIDE! Down the leg side again. De Silva misses his flick. Wide called.

8.4 4

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Back of a length outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva stands tall and carves it through point off the back foot for a boundary.

8.3 1

Length ball on middle, Hasaranga looks to defend but goes off the outside edge towards the third man region for a single.

8.3 wd 1

WIDE! Down the leg side, Hasaranga misses his flick. Wided.

8.2 0

In the airrr...but safe! Fuller length on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga heaves it towards mid on. It lands just short of the fielder who dives forward in an attempt to take the catch.

8.1 2

Fuller on off, Hasaranga looks to drive. The ball takes the top edge and goes towards mid-wicket. He picks up a couple.

Score after 8 overs : 33/4

Runs Scored

12 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

17 (19)

Wanindu Hasaranga

3 (2)

Sam Curran

4-0-19-3

7.6 0

Back of a length on off, de Silva attempts to cut it off but mistimes it. The ball goes off the bottom edge back to the keeper.

7.5 4

FOUR! Short and punished again! Short ball on off, Dhananjaya de Silva pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for another boundary. Nailed that shot completely.

7.4 4

FOUR! Excellent shot! Short ball on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva reads the length early and pulls it towards deep square leg for a boundary.

7.3 3

Fuller length outside off, Hasaranga plays a textbook cover drive. He gets three runs for it.

7.2 1

Shortish delivery on middle, de Silva hops and works it towards square leg for a single.

7.1 0

Good length ball outside off, de Silva pushes it to cover-point.

Score after 7 overs : 21/4

Runs Scored

0 Runs

Wanindu Hasaranga

0 (1)

Dhananjaya de Silva

8 (14)

David Willey

4-1-14-1

6.6 0

Full on middle, Hasaranga pushes it to mid on.

Wanindu Hasaranga is the next man in.

6.5 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! David Willey can barely believe it! Pitches a short ball on middle, Charith Asalanka is tempted to clear the infield. He pulls it but mistimes it completely. It lands straight into the hands of George Garton at square leg. He gets his first touch in the game coming on as a substitute fielder. Sri Lanka in complete disarray here. They have lost four wickets in seven overs.

6.4 0

Fuller length outside off, Asalanka opens the face of the bat and drives it towards covers.

6.3 0

On middle, Asalanka works it on the leg side.

6.2 0

On a length outside off, Asalanka leaves it alone.

6.1 0

Length delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

Eoin Morgan has left the field. Joe Root is leading in his absence. George Garton is the substitute fielder.

Score after 6 overs : 21/3

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

8 (14)

Charith Asalanka

3 (6)

Sam Curran

3-0-7-3

5.6 0

Slower ball on off, de Silva taps it to cover-point.

5.5 0

On a length on middle, worked to the off side.

5.4 0

Back of a length on off, de Silva punches it off the back foot towards point.

5.3 3

Fuller length on middle, flicked through mid-wicket. The fielder gives it a chase and keeps it to three runs.

5.2 0

Good length ball on off, Asalanka looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.

5.1 0

Length delivery on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

5.1 wd 1

WIDE! Short on middle, Asalanka sways away from it. Wide called for height.

Score after 5 overs : 17/3

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

8 (11)

Charith Asalanka

0 (3)

David Willey

3-0-14-0

4.6 0

Good length ball outside off, de Silva looks to defend but misses.

4.5 4

FOUR! Nicely played by Dhananjaya de Silva! Full on middle, de Silva lifts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

4.5 wd 1

WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, de Silva looks to flick but misses. Wided.

4.4 0

An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball on the pads, de Silva looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. Willey appeals but the umpire says no.

4.3 0

Good length ball on middle, de Silva works it to mid-wicket.

4.2 0

Full outside off, Dhananjaya pushes it to cover.

4.1 0

BEATEN! Brilliant piece of bowling! Good length ball outside off, de Silva looks to defend but it beats the outside edge and it goes to the keeper.

Score after 4 overs : 12/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

Charith Asalanka

0 (3)

Dhananjaya de Silva

4 (5)

Sam Curran

2-0-3-3

3.6 0

PLAY AND A MISS! Good length ball outside off, Asalanka looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.

3.5 0

Full on middle, Asalanka pushes it back to the bowler.

3.4 0

Full on off, Asalanka defends it to mid off.

Charith Asalanka is the new batsman out in the middle.

3.3 W 0

OUT! TIMBER! Another one bites the dust! Sam Curran is bowling like a dream here. Sri Lanka are in tatters here. This is not the first time in this series that Sri Lanka are in trouble. Full on off, swinging in sharpy. Nissanka looks to drive it off the front foot but misses and it hits the timber behind. Superb stuff.

3.2 1

Good length ball around off, de Silva guides it to third man for a single.

3.1 0

Full ball outside off, de Silva lets it go to the keeper.

Score after 3 overs : 11/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

3 (3)

Pathum Nissanka

5 (11)

David Willey

2-0-9-0

2.6 3

Good fielding! Length ball on middle, de Silva flicks it through the mid-wicket region. Tom Curran gives it a chase and pulls it back in. Three taken.

2.5 1

Fullish ball outside off, Nissanka looks to cut but it goes off the bottom half of the bat and it goes to third man for a single.

2.5 wd 1

WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, Nissanka looks to flick but misses.

2.4 0

Fuller length on off, Nissanka defends it back to the bowler.

2.3 0

Good length ball outside off, Nissanka punches it to the off side.

2.2 0

Full and on off, Pathum plays it to cover off the front foot.

2.1 0

Full on off, Nissanka defends it to cover off the front foot.

Score after 2 overs : 6/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Dhananjaya de Silva

0 (2)

Pathum Nissanka

4 (6)

Sam Curran

1-0-2-2

1.6 0

Fullish ball outside off, de Silva pushes it to cover.

1.5 0

EDGY! Full on off, de Silva looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Dhananjaya de Silva is the new batsman in.

Another review taken by Sri Lanka for LBW. Ultra Edge says there is no spike as the ball passes the bat. The Ball Tracker shows all three reds. Sri Lanka lose their second review.

1.4 W 0

OUT! LBW! Another one down and Avishka Fernando goes, taking the review with him. This is brilliant bowling from Sam Curran and he is elated. Full on middle, it swings in. Fernando shuffles and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Sam Curran appeals and up goes the finger. Fernando reviews it. The Ball Tracker shows all reds and Sri Lanka lose both their reviews.

1.3 2

Full on off, Fernando drives it through the cover region for a couple of runs.

Avishka Fernando walks out to bat at No.3.

Kusal Perera challenges the umpire for an LBW. No bat involved confirms Ulta Edge. The Ball Tracker shows all three reds. Sri Lanka lose their review.

1.2 W 0

OUT! LBW! All reds it is and Kusal Perera goes for a duck, taking the review with him. Sam Curran strikes in his first over and Sri Lanka are off to a poor start yet again. Good length ball on middle, Perera looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. An appeal is made for LBW and the finger has gone up. Perera consults his partner and takes the review but in vain as the Ball Tracker shows all reds.

1.1 0

Good length ball on middle, Perera defends it back to the bowler.

Sam Curran to bowl from the other end.

Score after 1 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

Pathum Nissanka

4 (6)

Kusal Perera

0 (0)

David Willey

1-0-4-0

0.6 0

Full on middle, Pathum pushes it to mid on.

0.5 0

Full on middle, Nissanka looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge to square leg.

0.4 0

NOT OUT! There is a big inside edge on this one and Nissanka survives. He knew it. Good length ball on off, Nissanka looks to defend but seems to have taken an inside edge onto the pads. England appeal and after thinking for a while, the umpire gives it out. Nissanka reviews it immediately. The Ultra Edge rolls in and it shows that there is a big inside edge on it.

Sri Lanka has taken a review for LBW. There is clearly bat involved confirms Ultra Edge. The on-field decision will be reversed.

0.3 4

FOUR! Lovely way to get off the mark! Full and outside off, Nissanka prods and drives it through the cover region for a boundary.

0.2 0

Good length ball outside off, Nissanka punches it but straight to point.

0.1 0

Willey starts with a full one on off, Nissanka prods and defends it to point.

We are done with the pre-match formalities and we are all set to begin the second ODI! The England players make their way out to the middle, followed by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera. David Willey will start with the ball.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (WK/C), Avishka Fernando (IN PLACE OF RAMESH MENDIS), Dhananjaya de Silva (IN PLACE OF DHANANJAYA LAKSHAN), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando (IN PLACE OF PRAVEEN JAYAWICKRAMA).

England (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow (WK), Jason Roy (IN PLACE OF LIAM LIVINGSTONE), Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, David Willey, Tom Curran (IN PLACE OF CHRIS WOAKES), Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Toss - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of England. They have elected to field first.

Hello all! We are all set for the second ODI between England and Sri Lanka. It has been all England in the limited over series so far and Sri Lanka have surrendered rather meekly. Their bowling has done a good job but their batting shows a sorry picture which they need to rectify before it is too late. The hosts, on the other hand, have been ruthless with the ball and there are slight concerns with the bat. They would look to wrap up the ODI series here itself. Will Sri Lanka be able to level the series or will England continue to dominate? Toss and team updates in a while.