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England seal victory in 1st T20I versus Sri Lanka: Stats
30 Jan 2026

England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method) in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series on Friday.

In a rain-hit contest, the game was reduced to 17 overs a side.

Sri Lanka scored 133/10 in 16.2 overs. Adil Rashid and Sam Curran claimed three-fers.

In response, England were 125/4 after 15 overs when rain played spoilsport. England won being ahead on DLS.

Summary of the contest
Summary

Sri Lanka were reduced to 76/2 when Pathum Nissanka fell.

England gained control thereafter as the hosts collapsed. Sri Lanka were 98/6 in the 12th over.

Dasun Shanaka's 16-ball 20 helped Sri Lanka score 133.

Curran (3/38) and Rashid (3/19) did the damage.

In response, Phil Salt scored 46 with Tom Banton hammering a 15-ball 29.

Eshan Malinga claimed 2/24 from 2 overs.