Sri Lanka v England, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2026

Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka v England at Rawalpindi, October 22, 2026

Sri Lanka

430/8 (49.5)

England

ENG

429/4 (50)

Finished

SL won by 2 wickets

England InningENG Inning429/4 (50 ov)

Sri Lanka InningSL Inning430/8 (49.5 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this full length outside off stump. Kamindu Mendis drives cleanly through the gap to send it away for four. A comfortable start to a mammoth pursuit.

0.2

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson pitches this full length and targets the stumps. The batter defends, no run taken.

0.3

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.

0.4

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it back of a length outside off stump at pace. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly to produce a dot.

0.5

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward into a drive, but the stroke is stopped.

0.6

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this full on leg stump. Kamindu Mendis clips it away cleanly to find the fence for four runs.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Kamindu Mendis 8 (6)

Avishka Fernando 0 (0)

Sri Lanka 8/0

Gus Atkinson 1-0-8-0

1.1

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue fires in a yorker right on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. A testing start to the over in a demanding chase.

1.2

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue slips in a yorker outside off, and it is jammed away for a single.

1.3

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter can only block it away.

1.4

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly. No run taken.

1.5

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Josh Tongue pitches it on a full length outside off stump. Kamindu Mendis takes advantage of the line, sending it away to find four valuable runs in this demanding chase.

1.6

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue pitches it on a full length targeting the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a run.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Kamindu Mendis 12 (10)

Avishka Fernando 1 (2)

Sri Lanka 13/0

Josh Tongue 1-0-5-0

Gus Atkinson 1-0-8-0

2.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump, and they work it away to collect two runs.

2.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends carefully back into the pitch.

2.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter goes forward to collect two runs.

2.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it firmly. With a massive target to chase, he cannot find a way through.

2.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run.

2.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. That closes out the over with no run taken.

End of over 3 (4 runs)

Avishka Fernando 5 (8)

Kamindu Mendis 12 (10)

Sri Lanka 17/0

Gus Atkinson 2-0-12-0

Josh Tongue 1-0-5-0

3.1

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue pitches one full and straight at the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run with the asking rate already climbing steeply.

3.2

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run against the steep asking rate.

3.3

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis takes it on and clears the ropes for six, a vital strike in this steep chase.

3.4

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away safely.

3.5

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is defended straight back. No run taken.

3.6

Kamindu Mendis b JC Tongue 18 (16) Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.

End of over 4 (6 runs)

Kamindu Mendis 18 (16)

Avishka Fernando 5 (8)

Sri Lanka 23/1

Josh Tongue 2-0-11-1

Gus Atkinson 2-0-12-0

4.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends and cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

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4.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson bowls back of a length, but it strays off line and is called wide, adding one extra.

4.2

Kusal Mendis runout (G Atkinson) 0 (0) Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, runout (G Atkinson), Full length from Gus Atkinson, straight on the stumps as the batter moves forward. Avishka Fernando is run out following Atkinson's intervention. That leaves the steep chase under intense pressure.

4.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to defend, no run.

4.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the infield. In the face of a steep target, another dot ball passes by.

4.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. Avishka Fernando finds the gap and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.

4.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Full length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, and the batter steps forward to clip it away for two runs.

End of over 5 (7 runs)

Avishka Fernando 11 (14)

Pavan Rathnayake 0 (0)

Sri Lanka 30/2

Gus Atkinson 3-0-19-0

Josh Tongue 2-0-11-1

5.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length on off stump. No run is conceded in this steep chase.

5.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue pitches it on a full length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake latches onto it and sends it away for four to ease the pressure in this steep chase.

5.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue pitches this one full length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. A disciplined line with the required rate steadily mounting in this steep chase.

5.4

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length in line with off stump. He finds no run off the delivery in this tight chase.

5.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake sends it away to find four vital runs in a demanding chase.

5.6

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run. A disciplined end to the over in this steep pursuit.

End of over 6 (8 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 8 (6)

Avishka Fernando 11 (14)

Sri Lanka 38/2

Josh Tongue 3-0-19-1

Gus Atkinson 3-0-19-0

6.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.

6.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run.

6.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding target keeps the pressure firmly on Sri Lanka.

6.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to flick, but cannot pierce the ring for any run.

6.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this back of a length outside off stump. Avishka Fernando seizes on the width and sends it away for four vital runs in this steep chase.

6.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson pitches a full length delivery on the stumps, and he leans forward to take two.

End of over 7 (6 runs)

Avishka Fernando 17 (20)

Pavan Rathnayake 8 (6)

Sri Lanka 44/2

Gus Atkinson 4-0-25-0

Josh Tongue 3-0-19-1

7.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, finding no run in this demanding chase.

7.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, unable to pierce the ring as the required rate mounts.

7.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue pitches this one full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

7.4

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against this steep asking rate.

7.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue bowls a full length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

7.6

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump with good pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and simply shoulders arms to see out the over.

End of over 8 (0 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 8 (12)

Avishka Fernando 17 (20)

Sri Lanka 44/2

Josh Tongue 4-1-19-1

Gus Atkinson 4-0-25-0

8.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando dispatches it away for four to chip away at the steep target.

8.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.

8.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken with the required rate climbing steeply.

8.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball in this steep run chase.

8.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs in this steep chase.

8.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Gus Atkinson delivers full on the stumps, and the batter leans forward to work away one run.

End of over 9 (5 runs)

Avishka Fernando 22 (26)

Pavan Rathnayake 8 (12)

Sri Lanka 49/2

Gus Atkinson 5-0-30-0

Josh Tongue 4-1-19-1

9.1

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, Six, Josh Tongue drops it short outside off stump. Avishka Fernando takes on the steep chase, launching it cleanly over the ropes for six.

9.2

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue lands one back of a length on the stumps. The batter cannot find a run in this steep chase.

9.3

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. With a steep chase ahead, every dot ball adds to the mounting task.

9.4

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken with the steep chase demanding plenty more.

9.5

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, Four, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length outside off stump. Avishka Fernando sends it away to the rope for four, finding a much-needed boundary in this steep chase.

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9.6

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, 1 leg bye, Josh Tongue lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it glances away off the pads for a single leg bye.

End of over 10 (11 runs)

Avishka Fernando 32 (32)

Pavan Rathnayake 8 (12)

Sri Lanka 60/2

Josh Tongue 5-1-29-1

Gus Atkinson 5-0-30-0

10.1

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass in the face of a steep required rate.

10.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter presses forward to take two.

10.3

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away into the open space for one run.

10.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands it back of a length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap in this steep chase.

10.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

10.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run. Sri Lanka face a steep chase.

End of over 11 (3 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 8 (15)

Avishka Fernando 35 (35)

Sri Lanka 63/2

Jamie Overton 1-0-3-0

Josh Tongue 5-1-29-1

11.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length outside off stump, pushed forward for a single.

11.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson pitches on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

11.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson delivers full on off stump, and the batter pushes it away for no run as the required rate keeps climbing.

11.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson pushes a full length delivery on the stumps. He defends it safely to see out the dot ball in this steep chase.

11.5

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one. Sri Lanka move along against the steep target.

11.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson floats a full off-spin delivery on the stumps, driven forward into the gap for one.

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 10 (17)

Avishka Fernando 37 (39)

Sri Lanka 67/2

Liam Dawson 1-0-4-0

Jamie Overton 1-0-3-0

12.1

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a back of a length delivery around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the ball scoreless in this steep chase.

12.2

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton bowls it back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake dispatches it away for four to raise the fifty-run partnership in this steep chase.

12.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded as the steep chase mounts.

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12.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Jamie Overton spills a full length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.

12.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Jamie Overton delivers one back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake hammers it over the ropes for six, taking on the steep asking rate.

12.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton attacks the stumps on a good length, and the batter presses forward to block it dead.

12.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ends the over.

End of over 13 (11 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 20 (23)

Avishka Fernando 37 (39)

Sri Lanka 78/2

Jamie Overton 2-0-14-0

Liam Dawson 1-0-4-0

13.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

13.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Dawson lands an off-break on a good length outside off, pushed forward into the gap for a single.

13.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson pitches on a good length on the stumps. The batter blocks it out in this tight chase.

13.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves one full outside off stump, and he leans forward to work away one run in this steep chase.

13.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length around the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake pounces immediately, beating the field to collect four crucial runs in a tight chase.

13.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length outside off, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

End of over 14 (7 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 25 (26)

Avishka Fernando 39 (42)

Sri Lanka 85/2

Liam Dawson 2-0-11-0

Jamie Overton 2-0-14-0

14.1

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run against the steep asking rate.

14.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, Four, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length around the stumps. Avishka Fernando finds the boundary to chip away at this steep target. Four more to the total.

14.3

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Jamie Overton, and worked away into the open spaces for a single.

14.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass by for a dot in this steep chase.

14.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton serves a full toss at the stumps, turned away for a single into the leg side as the steep chase rolls on.

14.6

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, Four, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando finds the fence, taking four valuable runs in this steep run chase.

End of over 15 (10 runs)

Avishka Fernando 48 (46)

Pavan Rathnayake 26 (28)

Sri Lanka 95/2

Jamie Overton 3-0-24-0

Liam Dawson 2-0-11-0

15.1

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and pushes it away safely.

15.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson serves a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.

15.3

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson concedes a single as the batter works the ball away to rotate the strike. That keeps the chase moving along.

15.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson serves a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless in a steep chase.

15.5

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he punches it away for one.

15.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. With a steep chase ahead, that brings an end to the over.

End of over 16 (2 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 27 (32)

Avishka Fernando 49 (48)

Sri Lanka 97/2

Liam Dawson 3-0-13-0

Jamie Overton 3-0-24-0

16.1

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Curran bowls a good length on the stumps as he presses forward, working it away to collect two runs.

16.2

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run. He cannot break away as the steep required rate continues to climb.

16.3

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran pitches a good length delivery on the stumps. He strides forward and drives firmly, but the fielder cuts it off to deny any run.

16.4

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, Four, Four runs taken off Curran as Avishka Fernando finds the boundary. That hit brings up a half-century for the batter in this steep chase.

16.5

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away to hustle back for two runs.

16.6

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Sam Curran drops it in short of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

End of over 17 (9 runs)

Avishka Fernando 58 (54)

Pavan Rathnayake 27 (32)

Sri Lanka 106/2

Sam Curran 1-0-9-0

Liam Dawson 3-0-13-0

17.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

17.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The required rate remains steep.

17.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. Avishka Fernando presses forward and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in a stiff chase.

17.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run.

17.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands a good-length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless as the asking rate climbs.

17.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson drops it short on the stumps, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

End of over 18 (8 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 29 (35)

Avishka Fernando 64 (57)

Sri Lanka 114/2

Liam Dawson 4-0-21-0

Sam Curran 1-0-9-0

18.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off, he strides forward to work it away for two runs against the steep required rate.

18.2

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length outside the off stump, worked away for one.

18.3

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran lands this on a good length in the channel around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the steep required rate mounting, another dot ball adds to the task.

18.4

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Sam Curran, and he works it away to turn the strike over with one run.

18.5

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran lands it back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake punishes it to find four important runs in this steep pursuit. That also brings up the century stand between the two.

18.6

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length on off stump from Sam Curran, the batter goes forward and pushes it away to take two. That brings up the century partnership in this steep chase.

End of over 19 (10 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 38 (39)

Avishka Fernando 65 (59)

Sri Lanka 124/2

Sam Curran 2-0-19-0

Liam Dawson 4-0-21-0

19.1

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, no run, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and defends solidly.

19.2

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, Four, Off-break on a good length on the stumps, and Avishka Fernando presses forward to slog sweep it away. It races away for four to keep the pressure on in this steep chase.

19.3

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. Stepping forward, the batter sweeps it away to take one.

19.4

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away into the open spaces for one run.

19.5

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls off-spin on a good length around leg stump, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

19.6

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter strides forward to flick it away, but the fielding side stops it for no run.

End of over 20 (7 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 39 (41)

Avishka Fernando 71 (63)

Sri Lanka 131/2

Will Jacks 1-0-7-0

Sam Curran 2-0-19-0

20.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. He hangs back in the crease to sweep, but the fielding side cuts it off for no run in this tight chase.

20.2

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward and drives for one.

20.3

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson serves a full-length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended straight back.

20.4

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full on leg stump, and a single is taken in this steep chase.

20.5

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Dawson lands this on a good length around off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike with one.

20.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

End of over 21 (4 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 41 (44)

Avishka Fernando 73 (66)

Sri Lanka 135/2

Liam Dawson 5-0-25-0

Will Jacks 1-0-7-0

21.1

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Will Jacks lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken.

21.2

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Full length delivery on off stump from Will Jacks. Pavan Rathnayake hammers it away to find the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.

21.3

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run against the steep asking rate.

21.4

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Will Jacks lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he eases it away for one. The steep chase asks for plenty more.

21.5

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length on off stump from Will Jacks, the batter strides forward to push it away for two. That brings up a determined fifty for Pavan Rathnayake in this steep chase.

21.6

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one. That single brings up fifty for Pavan Rathnayake.

End of over 22 (9 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 49 (49)

Avishka Fernando 74 (67)

Sri Lanka 144/2

Will Jacks 2-0-16-0

Liam Dawson 5-0-25-0

22.1

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run against the steep asking rate. Pavan Rathnayake reaches a fifty.

22.2

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Liam Dawson serves a full-length ball down leg stump. Avishka Fernando puts it away to the fence, taking four needed runs against a steep required rate.

22.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He cannot find a way through and pushes it back harmlessly.

22.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson drops it back of a length outside off stump, and he pushes forward to take one run.

22.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run. The chase remains steep.

22.6

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls a full delivery on the stumps, pushed away for one run to keep the steep chase moving.

End of over 23 (8 runs)

Avishka Fernando 80 (71)

Pavan Rathnayake 51 (51)

Sri Lanka 152/2

Liam Dawson 6-0-33-0

Will Jacks 2-0-16-0

23.1

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it back with no run taken. The required rate continues to climb in this massive chase.

23.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, Four, Jamie Overton hits a good length outside off stump, but Fernando stays right in his crease. He pulls it away cleanly to pick up four crucial runs in this steep chase.

23.3

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it short of a good length outside off, guided away for one to keep the steep chase moving.

23.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it back of a length outside off stump, and he works it away for one. The required rate remains steep.

23.5

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Back of a length from Jamie Overton on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

23.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends to finish the over with a dot. Sri Lanka still face a steep mountain in this chase.

End of over 24 (7 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 52 (53)

Avishka Fernando 86 (75)

Sri Lanka 159/2

Jamie Overton 4-0-31-0

Liam Dawson 6-0-33-0

24.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, and he leans forward to flick it away for a single.

24.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield. The steep chase keeps climbing.

24.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Six, Liam Dawson bowls a good-length ball on the stumps. Avishka Fernando clears the boundary for six, keeping the tempo high in a steep chase.

24.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

24.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

24.6

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field to find a run against the steep asking rate.

End of over 25 (10 runs)

Avishka Fernando 94 (79)

Pavan Rathnayake 54 (55)

Sri Lanka 169/2

Liam Dawson 7-0-43-0

Jamie Overton 4-0-31-0

25.1

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery outside off stump, guided away to rotate the strike with a single.

25.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

25.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jamie Overton, nudged away for a single. The required rate continues to climb steeply.

25.4

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Overton delivers back of a length on the stumps, tucked away for one. That brings up the 150-run partnership.

25.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton pitches this one full on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake drills it away to find the boundary, chipping away at the steep required rate.

25.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls a full length delivery on off stump, pushed away to retain the strike with one run.

End of over 26 (9 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 61 (59)

Avishka Fernando 96 (81)

Sri Lanka 178/2

Jamie Overton 5-0-40-0

Liam Dawson 7-0-43-0

26.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake pounces on the width and sends it away for four, keeping the chase alive in a tight contest.

26.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and pulls it over the ropes for six in a tight chase.

26.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue delivers back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

26.4

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length outside off stump, tapped away for a single.

26.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue pounds it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.

26.6

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

End of over 27 (12 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 72 (64)

Avishka Fernando 97 (82)

Sri Lanka 190/2

Josh Tongue 6-1-41-1

Jamie Overton 5-0-40-0

27.1

Avishka Fernando c & b J Overton 97 (83) Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, c & b J Overton, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps. He goes forward to defend, and no run comes from it in this steep chase.

27.2

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton pitches this on a good length down leg, and the batter clips it away for one.

27.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton pitches it on a full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He fails to score, keeping the steep chase firmly in check.

27.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full length outside off stump from Jamie Overton, pushed away to collect a single in this steep chase.

27.5

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 bye, Jamie Overton lands it back of a length on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and leaves it alone, stealing a bye.

27.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls a full length delivery on off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike with one.

End of over 28 (4 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 74 (67)

Dasun Shanaka 1 (2)

Sri Lanka 194/3

Jamie Overton 6-0-43-1

Josh Tongue 6-1-41-1

28.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Josh Tongue lands it back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hammers it cleanly over the boundary for six, taking crucial runs in this steep chase.

28.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter is unable to find a way through for a run against the steep asking rate.

28.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length outside off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.

28.4

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length outside off stump. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the fence for four valuable runs in this stiff chase.

28.5

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Josh Tongue drops it back of a length outside off stump. Dasun Shanaka latches on and deposits it all the way for six in a demanding chase.

28.6

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away for one.

End of over 29 (18 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 12 (5)

Pavan Rathnayake 81 (70)

Sri Lanka 212/3

Josh Tongue 7-1-59-1

Jamie Overton 6-0-43-1

29.1

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run. The chase remains tight.

29.2

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jamie Overton, pushed defensively from the crease to prevent any run in this tight chase.

29.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends it solidly to stop the ball.

29.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands this on a good length, right on the stumps, and the batter cannot get it away in a tight chase.

29.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Overton serves a full length delivery outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake meets it firmly and beats the field for four, finding a critical boundary in this steep chase.

29.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to close out the over with no run.

End of over 30 (5 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 85 (75)

Dasun Shanaka 13 (6)

Sri Lanka 217/3

Jamie Overton 7-0-48-1

Josh Tongue 7-1-59-1

30.1

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. A dot to start the over with the required rate steadily mounting.

30.2

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 3 runs, Pushed forward against a good length delivery on the stumps from Sam Curran, and they scamper back for three.

30.3

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran attacks the stumps on a good length, and it is nudged away for a single.

30.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

30.5

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. England keep the boundaries dry as the steep required rate climbs.

30.6

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran serves a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run against the steep asking rate.

End of over 31 (6 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 87 (78)

Dasun Shanaka 17 (9)

Sri Lanka 223/3

Sam Curran 3-0-25-0

Jamie Overton 7-0-48-1

31.1

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson spears a full length ball on the stumps. He keeps it out safely, but the steep required rate continues to climb.

31.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away into the open spaces for a single.

31.3

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length delivery on the stumps. There is no run taken against this steep required rate.

31.4

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. Dasun Shanaka attacks it cleanly, sending the ball away to find the fence for four. Valuable runs in a steep pursuit.

31.5

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka launches it over the ropes for six in this tight chase. That hit also raises their fifty partnership.

31.6

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson pitches it full around the off stump, and the batter is unable to find a way through. He defends it away to complete a scoreless delivery in this demanding chase.

End of over 32 (11 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 27 (13)

Pavan Rathnayake 88 (80)

Sri Lanka 234/3

Liam Dawson 8-0-54-0

Sam Curran 3-0-25-0

32.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length on off stump from Sam Curran. The batter presses forward to defend and stops the ball.

32.2

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Sam Curran, and he pushes it away for a single into the steep chase.

32.3

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran drops it back of a length on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in a tight chase. That boundary brings up the fifty-run partnership.

32.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run against the steep asking rate.

32.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Back of a length from Sam Curran on off stump. The batter presses forward and pushes it away, but the ball is stopped to keep it scoreless in this steep chase.

32.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and he eases it away for one to bring up the fifty-run partnership in this steep chase.

End of over 33 (6 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 32 (17)

Pavan Rathnayake 89 (82)

Sri Lanka 240/3

Sam Curran 4-0-31-0

Liam Dawson 8-0-54-0

33.1

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Gus Atkinson delivers fast and back of a length outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease to defend, keeping it out with no run taken. That brings up the fifty partnership.

33.2

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Gus Atkinson pushes the batter onto the front foot, yielding no run with the steep chase looming. The stand between the two reaches fifty.

33.3

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Good length from Gus Atkinson on the stumps, worked away for one as the steep required rate continues to climb.

33.4

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Leans forward into the stroke to beat the field for four. Pavan Rathnayake picks up a vital boundary with the asking rate climbing steeply.

33.5

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Atkinson lands one back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake presses forward and sends it away for four, chipping away at the steep target.

33.6

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson attacks the stumps with a full length delivery, and he works it away for one run against the steep target.

End of over 34 (10 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 98 (85)

Dasun Shanaka 33 (20)

Sri Lanka 250/3

Gus Atkinson 6-0-40-0

Sam Curran 4-0-31-0

34.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran dishes out a full toss on the stumps, but the batter cannot find a way through. It is defended straight back for no run against a demanding required rate.

34.2

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to hustle back for two.

34.3

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls full and straight on the stumps, worked away for one run into the steep chase.

34.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

34.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran dishes out a full toss outside off stump. Dasun Shanaka punishes it cleanly over the ropes for six, finding a much-needed maximum in this steep chase.

34.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran serves a full delivery around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

End of over 35 (10 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 40 (23)

Pavan Rathnayake 101 (88)

Sri Lanka 260/3

Sam Curran 5-0-41-0

Gus Atkinson 6-0-40-0

35.1

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers a full length ball on off stump, nudged away to rotate the strike for one run.

35.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. He defends watchfully, unable to pierce the ring.

35.3

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

35.4

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter strides forward looking to sweep, but fails to connect.

35.5

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

35.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands a good length delivery on off stump, and he pushes it away for one.

End of over 36 (4 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 103 (91)

Dasun Shanaka 42 (26)

Sri Lanka 264/3

Liam Dawson 9-0-58-0

Sam Curran 5-0-41-0

36.1

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length outside off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

36.2

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it short outside off, and the batter strides forward to sweep away one run.

36.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton serves this one up full outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake pounces immediately, sending it racing away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.

36.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton directs a short ball outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through. With the steep required rate climbing, that is another precious dot.

36.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and sends it away for four to keep the steep chase moving.

36.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands a good length delivery on the off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.

End of over 37 (10 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 112 (96)

Dasun Shanaka 43 (27)

Sri Lanka 274/3

Jamie Overton 8-0-58-1

Liam Dawson 9-0-58-0

37.1

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one on a good length around off stump. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the ropes for four runs, getting a crucial boundary in this steep chase. That also brings up his fifty.

37.2

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single into the steep chase.

37.3

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery targeting leg stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

37.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one full on the leg stump. Dasun Shanaka takes full toll and whips it away to the fence for four vital runs in a steep pursuit.

37.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length around the stumps. Dasun Shanaka launches it high over the ropes for six, keeping the steep chase moving. That brings up a century stand between the two.

37.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Sam Curran lands this on a good length outside off stump, and they push hard to come back for two.

End of over 38 (18 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 60 (32)

Pavan Rathnayake 113 (97)

Sri Lanka 292/3

Sam Curran 6-0-59-0

Jamie Overton 8-0-58-1

38.1

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and he presses forward to push it away for two runs.

1wd

38.2

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson sprays this one well astray, conceding an extra as the required rate keeps climbing.

38.2

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake beats the field to collect four runs in this tight chase. He reaches his half-century with that boundary.

38.3

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

38.4

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Gus Atkinson pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter goes forward into a clean slog sweep. Dasun Shanaka gets plenty on it to send the ball over the ropes for six in a tight chase.

38.5

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.

38.6

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length delivery outside off stump from Gus Atkinson. He presses forward and gathers two runs to the chase.

End of over 39 (17 runs)

Pavan Rathnayake 122 (101)

Dasun Shanaka 67 (34)

Sri Lanka 309/3

Gus Atkinson 7-0-57-0

Sam Curran 6-0-59-0

39.1

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is nudged away for a single.

39.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake punishes it away to find the fence for four vital runs in this chase.

39.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pitched on a full length around off stump by Josh Tongue, and it is nudged away for one run.

39.4

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a good length ball on off stump, allowing just one run in this tight chase.

39.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue nails a yorker on off stump, and it is jammed away for one run.

39.6

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around the stumps. Dasun Shanaka dispatches it away to beat the field for four in this tight chase.

End of over 40 (12 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 73 (37)

Pavan Rathnayake 128 (104)

Sri Lanka 321/3

Josh Tongue 8-1-71-1

Gus Atkinson 7-0-57-0

40.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.

40.2

Pavan Rathnayake c T Banton b S Curran 130 (106) Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, c T Banton b S Curran, Sam Curran serves a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot beat the ring. It is a dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing in this tight chase.

40.3

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one.

40.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran bowls a dot ball as the batter fails to find a way through. With the asking rate climbing in this tight chase, that is another precious delivery ticked off.

40.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

40.6

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length from Curran on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.

End of over 41 (5 runs)

Janith Liyanage 2 (2)

Dasun Shanaka 74 (39)

Sri Lanka 326/4

Sam Curran 7-0-64-1

Josh Tongue 8-1-71-1

41.1

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, no run, Will Jacks serves a full-length ball outside off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, adding to the mounting pressure in this steep chase.

41.2

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Will Jacks, and pushed away for one.

41.3

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Pushed full outside off stump by Will Jacks, and the batter eases it away to take one run.

41.4

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Will Jacks serves a full-length off-spinner outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and punches it away for two runs.

41.5

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Will Jacks delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

41.6

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one as the steep required rate climbs.

End of over 42 (4 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 77 (43)

Janith Liyanage 3 (4)

Sri Lanka 330/4

Will Jacks 3-0-20-0

Sam Curran 7-0-64-1

42.1

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Curran pitches back of a length on leg stump. Dasun Shanaka clears the ropes for six to chip away at a steep target.

42.2

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

42.3

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

42.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran pitches this one full outside the off stump. Dasun Shanaka gets under it and sends the ball soaring over the ropes for six, keeping the chase alive in a tight contest.

42.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran spears a full length ball straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.

42.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran drops it back of a length down the leg side. Dasun Shanaka helps it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the steep chase within reach.

End of over 43 (20 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 96 (48)

Janith Liyanage 4 (5)

Sri Lanka 350/4

Sam Curran 8-0-84-1

Will Jacks 3-0-20-0

43.1

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jacks lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one in this tight chase.

43.2

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, worked away to rotate the strike for a single.

43.3

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Four, Liam Dawson bowls a good-length delivery in line with the stumps. Janith Liyanage finds the boundary with a firm hit to beat the ropes. Four critical runs added to the chase.

43.4

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Six, Liam Dawson serves this full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the boundary ropes for six to keep the chase moving smoothly.

43.5

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.

43.6

Dasun Shanaka c T Banton b L Dawson 97 (50) Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, c T Banton b L Dawson, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter cannot pierce the field, pushing it away for no run as the required rate creeps higher in this tight chase.

End of over 44 (13 runs)

Dasun Shanaka 97 (50)

Janith Liyanage 16 (9)

Sri Lanka 363/5

Liam Dawson 10-0-71-1

Sam Curran 8-0-84-1

44.1

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton drops it in short of a length on off stump. Janith Liyanage takes it on and finds the fence for four in a tense chase.

44.2

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton drops it back of a length outside off. Janith Liyanage stays deep in his crease and slaps a cut away to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.

44.3

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

44.4

Jamie Overton to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Jamie Overton hits a back of a length line outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a dot ball in a tight chase.

44.5

Jamie Overton to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase stays tight.

44.6

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton pitches this one on a full length around off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away to find four valuable runs in this tight chase.

End of over 45 (14 runs)

Janith Liyanage 29 (13)

Sahan Arachchige 1 (2)

Sri Lanka 377/5

Jamie Overton 9-0-72-1

Liam Dawson 10-0-71-1

45.1

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Will Jacks lands this on a good length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige latches onto it and sends it away for four to keep Sri Lanka right in this tight chase.

45.2

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full length outside off from Will Jacks, pushed away to turn the strike over with a single.

45.3

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and it is knocked away for a single in this tight chase.

45.4

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 3 runs, Pushed through on a good length around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to work three runs.

45.5

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and the batter works it away to take one run.

45.6

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Will Jacks bowls a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a valuable dot ball with the chase tight.

End of over 46 (10 runs)

Sahan Arachchige 9 (6)

Janith Liyanage 31 (15)

Sri Lanka 387/5

Will Jacks 4-0-30-0

Jamie Overton 9-0-72-1

46.1

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage leans forward to send it away for four, keeping the chase alive in a tight finish.

46.2

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran serves this on a good length outside off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away, sending the ball racing past the ropes for four in this tense chase.

46.3

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.

46.4

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Sam Curran, and nudged away to rotate the strike for one.

46.5

Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Sam Curran lands this on a good length down leg. Sahan Arachchige helps it away cleanly to pick up four, keeping the chase firmly in hand.

46.6

Sahan Arachchige c WG Jacks b S Curran 13 (8) Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, no run, c WG Jacks b S Curran, Sam Curran slips in a full toss on the stumps, and the batter fails to beat the field for no run. The target remains twenty-four runs away with three overs to go.

End of over 47 (19 runs)

Sahan Arachchige 13 (8)

Janith Liyanage 46 (19)

Sri Lanka 406/6

Sam Curran 9-0-103-2

Will Jacks 4-0-30-0

47.1

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks serves a full toss at the stumps, turned away to rotate the strike with a single.

47.2

Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to cut, but cannot find a gap.

47.3

Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps by Will Jacks, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

47.4

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, Four, A full toss on off stump from Will Jacks. Janith Liyanage hangs back in his crease and chips it over the infield for four, bringing the required equation down without any alarms.

47.5

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks pitches this one full length outside off stump, worked away for one run to keep the chase comfortable.

47.6

Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Will Jacks fires in a yorker on the stumps. Dunith Wellalage jams it away to find the boundary, making the chase look increasingly comfortable.

End of over 48 (11 runs)

Dunith Wellalage 5 (3)

Janith Liyanage 52 (22)

Sri Lanka 417/6

Will Jacks 5-0-41-0

Sam Curran 9-0-103-2

48.1

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the target draws closer.

48.2

Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Overton pitches on a good length outside off, and he cuts from the crease to collect two runs.

48.3

Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Jamie Overton pounds a back-of-a-length ball on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field. With just ten needed, there is no urge to rush.

48.4

Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers one back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

48.5

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Jamie Overton pushes this full on off stump, and the batter fails to pierce the gap. That keeps the equation at nine required from seven deliveries.

48.6

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.

End of over 49 (5 runs)

Janith Liyanage 54 (25)

Dunith Wellalage 8 (6)

Sri Lanka 422/6

Jamie Overton 10-0-77-1

Will Jacks 5-0-41-0

49.1

Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Josh Tongue delivers back of a length on the stumps, nudged away for one to bring the target closer.

49.2

Dunith Wellalage b JC Tongue 8 (7) Josh Tongue to Dunith Wellalage, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue lands a good-length delivery right in line with the stumps, and the batter fails to score. A crucial dot ball in this tight chase.

49.3

Eshan Malinga b JC Tongue 0 (1) Josh Tongue to Eshan Malinga, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue fires in a yorker right on the stumps, and Eshan Malinga has to depart. It is another crucial blow at the death for Sri Lanka. The steep chase just got even tougher with seven needed from three.

49.4

Josh Tongue to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a full delivery wide outside off, and the batter works it away for a single.

49.5

Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, Six, Josh Tongue bowls a full length delivery outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to seal the contest.

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