Will Jacks stars again as England dismantle Sri Lanka
Defending a modest total of 146 after Phil Salt's lone hand, Will Jacks takes three as Sri Lanka are rolled for 95
22/02Result
42nd Match, Super Eights, Group 2 (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Kandy, Feb 22 2026
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![England]( "England")
146/9 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
95 (16.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
22/02Result
42nd Match, Super Eights, Group 2 (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Kandy, Feb 22 2026
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![England]( "England")
146/9 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
95 (16.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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Combination of Dawson, Rashid and Jacks continues stellar run for English spinners in Pallekele
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Batting consultant reflects on poor display as hosts bowled out for 95 chasing 147
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Sri Lanka bring back Chameera and Mishara, ask unchanged England to bat
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'Fielding in Pallekele will prove a different challenge' - Sridhar
The outfield in Pallekele is not in the best condition as it's been covered due to rain in the lead up to Sri Lanka vs England
Brook leans on Pallekele past but wary of Sri Lanka's batting
He also urges England batters to"go hell for leather" and put Sri Lanka "under pressure"
Preview
Stage set for Sri Lanka to turn the tide and pounce on England
England have a well-rounded team and recent success against Sri Lanka but carry blemishes from their group-stage games
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ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |