Sri Lanka vs England Highlights, 3rd ODI, 22 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets
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Player of the match
Pavan Rathnayake,
Sri Lanka
Player of the Series
Arafat Minhas,
Pakistan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.