England succumb to spin-bowling choke as Sri Lanka go 1-0 up
Four host spinners share six wickets between them to seal victory despite Jamie Overton's late charge
22/01Result
1st ODI (D/N), England tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Jan 22 2026
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
271/6 -
![England]( "England")
252 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
22/01Result
1st ODI (D/N), England tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Jan 22 2026
-
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
271/6 -
![England]( "England")
252 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
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Preview
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