Bengaluru, October 26, 2023: In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, England vs Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka delivered a remarkable performance, defeating defending champions England by 9 wickets.
England, who were already struggling in the tournament after losing back-to-back defeats against South Africa and Afghanistan, were bowled out for just 156 in 33.2 overs. Sri Lanka then chased down the target with ease, reaching 157 for 1 in just 25.5 overs.
The Sri Lankan bowlers were in top form, with Maheesh Theekshana (4/34) and Angelo Matthews (2/20) being the pick of the bunch. Theekshana got rid of England openers Jason Roy and Phil Salt early on, while Matthews accounted for Joe Root and Jos Buttler.
The rest of the England batting line-up collapsed like a pack of cards, with only Ben Stokes (34) and Moeen Ali (32) offering any resistance.
In reply, Sri Lanka got off to a flying start, with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis putting on a 101-run opening partnership. Nissanka remained unbeaten on 80, while Mendis was dismissed for 59.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka then finished things off with a quickfire 16, as the team cruised to a comfortable victory.
This was Sri Lanka’s first win in the tournament, and it has put them right back in the race for a semi-final spot. England, on the other hand, are now in a very precarious position, and they will need to win their remaining matches if they want to stay in contention for the title.
England Vs Sri Lanka Brief Scores
- England: 156 all out in 33.2 overs (Ben Stokes 34, Moeen Ali 32; Maheesh Theekshana 4/34, Angelo Matthews 2/20)
- Sri Lanka: 157 for 1 in 25.5 overs (Pathum Nissanka 80*, Kusal Mendis 59, Dasun Shanaka 16*)
England Vs Srilanka : Lahiru Kumara Named Man of the Match for His Decisive Spell Against England
Lahiru Kumara was named the Man of the Match for his impressive bowling performance in Sri Lanka’s 9-wicket victory over England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
Kumara picked up three wickets for 35 runs in his seven overs, and his spell was crucial in restricting England to a low total of 156. He bowled with pace and accuracy, and he got the better of some of England’s biggest hitters, including Jason Roy and Jos Buttler.
Kumara’s performance was a welcome boost for Sri Lanka, who had been struggling in the tournament before this match. He showed that he is still one of the most dangerous bowlers in the world, and he will be hoping to continue his good form in the remaining matches.
Kumara was presented with the Man of the Match award by Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka. He thanked his teammates for their support, and he said that he was happy to have contributed to the team’s victory.
“I’m really happy with my performance today,” Kumara said. “I’m glad that I could help the team win. I’m looking forward to the rest of the tournament, and I’m confident that we can do well.”
The upcoming matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will have a big impact on both England and Sri Lanka.
England
England are in a precarious position after losing their first three matches of the tournament. They need to win all of their remaining matches if they want to stay in contention for a semi-final spot.
England’s next match is against South Africa on October 30. This is a must-win match for England, as they cannot afford to lose any more matches. If England lose to South Africa, they will be eliminated from the tournament.
If England win against South Australia, they will still need to win their remaining matches against Bangladesh and India. These will be tough matches, but England are a strong team and they have the potential to win them.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka are in a much better position than England. They have won one match and lost two matches so far. They need to win at least two of their remaining matches if they want to qualify for the semi-finals.
Sri Lanka’s next match is against Afghanistan on October 28. This is a very important match for Sri Lanka, as they need to win it to keep their semi-final hopes alive. If Sri Lanka lose to Afghanistan, they will be in a very difficult position.
If Sri Lanka win against Afghanistan, they will need to win at least one of their remaining matches against Bangladesh and India. These will be tough matches, but Sri Lanka have shown that they are a capable team and they can beat anyone on their day.
Overall
The upcoming matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be very important for both England and Sri Lanka. Both teams need to win matches if they want to qualify for the semi-finals. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in the remaining matches.
