Match Day

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82dAndrew Miller

Curran hat-trick caps England win in rain-shortened series opener

Salt, Banton, spinners star in 11-run DLS victory in first T20I at Pallekele

82dMadushka Balasuriya

'It was a challenging period' - Pathirana is back and making an impact

His release point is still not where it used to be, but Matheesha Pathirana showed off his entire repertoire and newfound control in the first T20I against England

83dCameron Ponsonby

Why this T20 World Cup means more for Phil Salt

After playing a bit-part role in England's 2022 title, opener is ready to put his stamp on this edition

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83dAlan Gardner

Jofra Archer back as England and Sri Lanka begin World Cup countdown

Three-match series comes as perfect prep for upcoming tournament in India and Sri Lanka

England INNINGS		R	B
PD Salt	caught	46	35
JC Buttler	bowled	17	10
JG Bethell	caught	9	11
T Banton	caught	29	15
HC Brook	not out	16	18
SM Curran	not out	1	1
WG Jacks
J Overton
AU Rashid
LA Dawson
JC Archer
EXTRAS	(lb 4, w 3)
TOTAL	125 (4 wkts; 15 ovs)

Sri Lanka BOWLING	O	R	W	Econ
M Theekshana	3.0	31	0	10.33
M Pathirana	4.0	18	1	4.5	(3w)
E Malinga	2.0	24	2	12
PW Hasaranga	4.0	36	0	9
MD Shanaka	2.0	12	1	6

England 2nd innings Partnerships

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	36	JC Buttler	PD Salt
2nd	12	PD Salt	JG Bethell
3rd	39	PD Salt	T Banton
4th	36	PD Salt	HC Brook
5th	2	SM Curran	HC Brook