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England vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: England beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs for fourth successive win

Defending 163, England bowlers clicked in unison to bowl out Sri Lanka for 137 in 19 overs to register a comprehensive 26-run vict...

The Times of India | Nov 01, 2021, 23:49:17 IST

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England beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs

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23:49 (IST), Nov, 01

MATCH REPORT | Jos Buttler ton helps England virtually seal semi-final spot

Jos Buttler hit the first century of the Twenty20 World Cup as England effectively booked their semi-final spot with a 26-run victory over Sri Lanka on Monday. Buttler's unbeaten 101 - his maiden century in 86 T20 internationals - steered England to 163 for four after being invited to bat first in Sharjah. England bowlers led by Adil Rashid then combined to bowl out Sri Lanka for 137 in 19 overs and remain unbeaten with four wins in the Super 12 stage to stay top of the group.

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23:30 (IST), Nov, 01

I am incredibly proud of everything we have done tonight. Conditions here continued to change, Tymall going out asked another question of ourselves. But Livingstone and Moeen stepped up exceptionally well with the other guys. I can't fault our guys. I thought Jos Buttler played one of his best-ever innings in an England shirt. It was incredible to watch from the other end. He is one of the best in the game and it's a privilege to have him. We are delighted with the four wins.

- England skipper Eoin Morgan

23:26 (IST), Nov, 01

The bowlers have been outstanding throughout the tournament in the first ten overs. The back end of the game has been a concern for us. This is the first WC for most players, when they gain experience, they'll do a better job. We knew that dew will play a major factor. Losing wickets in regular intervals cost the game. Credit to Morgan and Buttler, they showed their experience. I am happy with the way the boys have been fighting.

- Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka

23:22 (IST), Nov, 01

I think staying patient was the key (when England lost early wickets), but I managed to get a partnership with Morgan. I found it really tough early on in the innings. There was a point when we were thinking to get to the 120-run mark, but then we got going and got 160-plus. I use the same bat, even in the nets. It feels good. We were under pressure for a long part of that chase knowing that Moeen had to bowl that over (after Mills left the field due to injury) so to take that wicket there was crucial and I was delighted with that. Was just trying to guess where he (Chameera) was going to bowl. I was pretty calm, I think at that stage I had batted for long, so staying patient was the key and hope he (Chameera) will miss his yorker.

- Man-of-the-Match Jos Buttler (101 not out off 67 balls)

23:21 (IST), Nov, 01

* Most wins as captain in T20Is: Eoin Morgan 43 (68 matches) | Asghar Afghan 42 (52 matches) | MS Dhoni 42 (72 matches) | Sarfaraz Ahmed 29 (37 matches) | Virat Kohli 29 (47 matches)

23:20 (IST), Nov, 01

England registered their fourth successive win with a comprehensive 26-run victory over Sri Lanka. Here's how the two teams fared tonight.

23:12 (IST), Nov, 01

It's all over! England (163/4) beat Sri Lanka (137 in 19 overs) by 26 runs

OUT! Moeen Ali ends his over with a wicket, of Maheesh Theekshana, as England bowled Sri Lanka out for 137 in 19 overs. Fourth successive victory for England as they consolidated their top spot in Group 1 with 8 points. England are almost through to the semis with the win.

23:08 (IST), Nov, 01

OUT! Moeen dismisses Karunaratne (0) | SL 134/9 in 18.2 overs

Chamika Karunaratne hits it straight to Jaso Roy at long-on. Sri Lanka lost their ninth wicket.

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23:06 (IST), Nov, 01

OUT! Jordan strikes to dismiss Chameera (4) | SL 134/8 in 18 overs, need 30 off 12 balls

Two wickets over to complete his spell for Chris Jordan - a run-out, and caught at deep square leg, while conceding just 4 runs at this stage. His final figures: 4-0-24-2

23:04 (IST), Nov, 01

Jordan to Chameera | FOUR! SL 134/7 in 17.5 overs

LUCKY! An outside edge and it goes to the third man for a four. A welcome boundary for Sri Lanka.

23:00 (IST), Nov, 01

OUT! Dasun Shanaka run out for 26 | SL 130/7 in 17.2 overs

Oh No! Sri Lanka skipper taps the ball to the right of the England wicket keeper Jos Buttler and walks out of his crease but fails to get back before Buttler's direct hit rattles his stumps. Wrong time to lose both their set batters.

22:58 (IST), Nov, 01

SL 130/6 after 17 overs, need 34 more in 18 balls

Liam Livingstone completed his spell with a brilliant over at this stage - a big wicket and just 7 runs off it. The asking rate for Sri Lanka is just over 11 per over now.

22:55 (IST), Nov, 01

OUT! Livingstone gets rid of Hasaranga (34) | SL 129/6 in 16.5 overs

Brilliant team work between Jason Roy and Sam Billings. Roy runs to his left from long-off and before tumbling down parries the ball to Billings who was coming from extra cover. Big wicket for England and Liam Livingstone. Wanindu Hasaranga, 34 off 21 balls, was taking the game away from England.

22:53 (IST), Nov, 01

Livingstone to Hasaranga | FOUR! SL 129/5 in 16.4 overs

Wanindu Hasaranga (34*) brings up 50 runs stand with Dasun Shanaka with a four off Liam Livingstone.

22:50 (IST), Nov, 01

SL 123/5 after 16 overs, need 41 more in 24 balls

Another 10 runs over for Sri Lanka as they needed. They are very much in the game now with the stand between Shanaka and Hasaranga nearing 50.

22:50 (IST), Nov, 01

Jordan to Hasaranga | FOUR! SL 122/5 in 15.5 overs

BANG! Wanindu Hasaranga (28*) smashes Chris Jordan over extra cover for a four.

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22:47 (IST), Nov, 01

Sri Lanka are still in the hunt as they reached 113 for 5 in 15 overs

22:44 (IST), Nov, 01

SL 113/5 after 15 overs, need 51 more in 30 balls

Another good one for Sri Lanka as Dasun Shanaka (22*) hit a six off Liam Livingstone in it.

22:42 (IST), Nov, 01

Livingstone to Shanaka | SIX! SL 112/5 in 14.5 overs

BOOM! Dasun Shanaka (21*) smacks Liam Livingstone over deep midwicket for a big six. It's game on in Sharjah.

22:40 (IST), Nov, 01

SL 103/5 after 14 overs, need 61 more in 36 balls

Big over for Sri Lanka as they scored 14 runs off it. The asking rate is 10 per over now.

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England vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: England beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs for fourth successive win

- England skipper Eoin Morgan

- Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka

- Man-of-the-Match Jos Buttler (101 not out off 67 balls)

OUT! Moeen Ali ends his over with a wicket, of Maheesh Theekshana, as England bowled Sri Lanka out for 137 in 19 overs. Fourth successive victory for England as they consolidated their top spot in Group 1 with 8 points. England are almost through to the semis with the win.

Chamika Karunaratne hits it straight to Jaso Roy at long-on. Sri Lanka lost their ninth wicket.

Two wickets over to complete his spell for Chris Jordan - a run-out, and caught at deep square leg, while conceding just 4 runs at this stage. His final figures: 4-0-24-2

LUCKY! An outside edge and it goes to the third man for a four. A welcome boundary for Sri Lanka.

Oh No! Sri Lanka skipper taps the ball to the right of the England wicket keeper Jos Buttler and walks out of his crease but fails to get back before Buttler's direct hit rattles his stumps. Wrong time to lose both their set batters.

Liam Livingstone completed his spell with a brilliant over at this stage - a big wicket and just 7 runs off it. The asking rate for Sri Lanka is just over 11 per over now.

Brilliant team work between Jason Roy and Sam Billings. Roy runs to his left from long-off and before tumbling down parries the ball to Billings who was coming from extra cover. Big wicket for England and Liam Livingstone. Wanindu Hasaranga, 34 off 21 balls, was taking the game away from England.

Wanindu Hasaranga (34*) brings up 50 runs stand with Dasun Shanaka with a four off Liam Livingstone.

Another 10 runs over for Sri Lanka as they needed. They are very much in the game now with the stand between Shanaka and Hasaranga nearing 50.

BANG! Wanindu Hasaranga (28*) smashes Chris Jordan over extra cover for a four.

Another good one for Sri Lanka as Dasun Shanaka (22*) hit a six off Liam Livingstone in it.

BOOM! Dasun Shanaka (21*) smacks Liam Livingstone over deep midwicket for a big six. It's game on in Sharjah.

Big over for Sri Lanka as they scored 14 runs off it. The asking rate is 10 per over now.

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