SL 7 down; England in control

Sun, 22 February 2026
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England's Liam Dawson celebrates
England's Liam Dawson celebrates

SL 69-7 (12 ovs) vs England 146-9 | SCORECARD

Despite the spinners doing well, England make a change as pacer Jamie Overton comes into the attack. 

Shanaka clips the full delivery square on the leg side for two runs and then takes one.

Hemantha looking to support his captain as he picks one on the off-side before Shanaka takes another run on the leg side.

Overton strikes off the last ball of his first over. Hemantha is dismissed hit wicket attempting to pull the England fast bowler.

The right-hander misses the pull shot off a back of length ball directed at his body. He takes a blow on the body and ends up losing control of the bat, which ends up on the stumps.

Hemantha walks back for five as Sri Lanka slip to 69/7 in 12 overs.