England chasing 322 to beat Sri Lanka: second males’s one-day cricket global – dwell
Key occasions
18th over: England 131-0 (Banton 67, Duckett 59) Dunith Wellalage is up subsequent for Sri Lanka and his left-arm spin is on course, conceding simply two from his first over.
seventeenth over: England 129-0 (Banton 66, Duckett 58) Asalanka’s been economical however Sri Lanka want a wicket – quick. Duckett and Banton run via the singles.
sixteenth over: England 124-0 (Banton 64, Duckett 55) Here’s Sachindu Colombage, who bowled so properly on debut the opposite day. But he begins with a long-hop and Banton sends it into the group! Another quick one follows, however Banton pulls to the fielder for a single. The leg-spinner is struggling together with his size right here as Banton smacks one other six, turning it right into a 14-run over.
Half-century for Tom Banton
fifteenth over: England 110-0 (Banton 51, Duckett 54) Banton knocks Asalanka for one to maneuver to his second ODI half-century – his first got here six years in the past! I do not forget that sequence in opposition to Ireland rather well as a result of it was Covid and, properly, I didn’t have a lot else on. Strange occasions.
14th over: England 106-0 (Banton 49, Duckett 52) Banton edges Malinga down to 3rd for 4 … although I believe he was making an attempt to information it there anyway. The century stand comes up and, whereas there’s lots left to do, I reckon England are profitable the sequence tonight. Banton closes the over with a monster pull for six.
thirteenth over: England 92-0 (Banton 36, Duckett 51) Asalanka is again, although I’d prefer to see Sachindu Colombage, the leggie, in quickly. Just two singles off it.
Half-century for Ben Duckett
twelfth over: England 90-0 (Banton 35, Duckett 50) Malinga’s begun comparatively properly right here, and he finds a good line in opposition to Duckett from across the wicket. The left-hander clips for 2 and squeezes a single to convey up his half-century, the 14th time he’s bought there in ODIs. His file on this format is superb.
eleventh over: England 87-0 (Banton 35, Duckett 47) Asitha Fernando continues with 4 males exterior the ring, goes quick … and Banton’s pull shot falls in need of Dunith Wellalage at deep backward sq..
tenth over: England 82-0 (Banton 33, Duckett 45) Oh, that’s so candy from Duckett, loud off the bat: he crunches Malinga via the covers. Banton’s racing too, however Duckett appears in actual good order right here. And simply as I kind that, Malinga whizzes one previous the surface edge, a tremendous supply. It’s England’s powerplay although.
ninth over: England 77-0 (Banton 33, Duckett 39) Asitha Fernando is again and tighter this time when bowling to Duckett. The ball pings off Banton’s bat on the finish of the over, but it surely finds cowl. It’s a rarity: an over with out a boundary.
eighth over: England 75-0 (Banton 32, Duckett 38) Eshan Malinga is subsequent up, nabbing a thickish edge from Banton … that runs away for 4. A number of dots comply with – however Duckett pulls the ultimate supply for one other boundary. That’s 13 thus far.
seventh over: England 66-0 (Banton 27, Duckett 34) Asalanka’s offies are in all probability finest described as tidy, however his tight begin is undone by a large one exterior off, pushed by Duckett for yet one more boundary. A lower to the ropes follows and Kusal Mendis has bought just a few issues right here. Who does he flip to subsequent?
sixth over: England 57-0 (Banton 26, Duckett 26) Madushanka is stored on by Kusal Mendis, however the left-armer’s woes proceed, beginning with a leg-side huge. A half-volley is pushed elegantly by Duckett for 4 and that’s the 50 stand, taking simply 5.2 overs.
fifth over: England 48-0 (Banton 25, Duckett 19) Charith Asalanka is on to avoid wasting Sri Lanka together with his offies … and he races via his over, conceding three singles.
4th over: England 45-0 (Banton 24, Duckett 17) Way too huge from Madushanka and Banton collects one other boundary. This has been a depressing begin from Sri Lanka. Michael Atherton sounds exasperated with simply how wayward they’ve been. Banton closes the over with a pleasant dab to 3rd for his fifth 4.
third over: England 32-0 (Banton 12, Duckett 17) Short, huge and Duckett cuts Fernando for 4. This is actually free from Sri Lanka as Fernando continues to present the left-hander width. The fast switches to across the wicket … and Duckett slaps the ball behind level for 4 extra. Fernando goes straight – and Duckett welcomes the fuller size, driving straight to the ropes. Fernando’s gone for 23 from his first two overs.
2nd over: England 15-0 (Banton 12, Duckett 1) Dilshan Madushanka is on from the opposite finish and he must kind out his line. He goes too straight to Duckett, who clips for one, and he’s too huge to Banton, who cuts for 4. The ball then finds Banton’s pads, and the Somerset man whips away for his third boundary.
1st over: England 6-0 (Banton 4, Duckett 0) Fernando begins … with a free leg-side huge. He rapidly finds his line, getting motion away from the right-hander, and there’s a slip in place, ready for an early mistake. A no-ball grants Banton a free hit … and he whips away a low full toss for 4.
Here we go. Tom Banton’s on strike, making an attempt to make his case as an opener. Asitha Fernando has the ball.
Taha Hashim
Hello, hiya, hiya. Courtesy of Rob, listed here are some helpful numbers. From 2015 to 2021 (the glory years beneath Eoin Morgan), England efficiently chased down 11 totals above 300 in ODIs. In the final 5 years they’ve accomplished it … twice. Against West Indies in 2024 and 2025.
That’s all from me. Taha Hashim shall be with you for the run-chase. Bye!
England want 322 to win
Sri Lanka’s whole was constructed on a coruscating 121 from their captain Kusal Mendis. But England did properly on the demise – Sri Lanka scored solely 104 from the final 15 overs – and can fancy their probabilities on a wonderful pitch.
fiftieth over: Sri Lanka 321-6 (Wellalage 16, Colombage 3) Colombage is dropped by Buttler off Overton, a pointy one-handed probability after an enormous deflection. Wellalage splashes one other mishit shot that lands in entrance of Jacks, operating again from mid-off. How the precise hell has Jamie Overton not taken a wicket at the moment?
When the e-book is written on the 100 Best ODI Nought-Fors, this spell from Overton shall be in it. No wicket on the demise, so he’ll must be content material with a boundaryless last over and figures of 10-0-63-0.
forty ninth over: Sri Lanka 315-6 (Wellalage 12, Colombage 2) Archer’s last over is actually good – 4 singles and a wicket. He bowled higher than figures of 10-0-68-1 would possibly counsel.
WICKET! Sri Lanka 312-6 (Liyanage c Root b Archer 32)
Liyanage is overwhelmed for tempo and heaves Archer straight to Root at further cowl. He performed a helpful cameo of 32 from 26 balls.
forty eighth over: Sri Lanka 311-5 (Liyanage 32, Wellalage 10) Liyanage picks a slower ball from Overton and lotions it over mid-off for 4 to convey up the 300. Wellalage joins the funwith a top-edged scoop over the keeper’s head for his first boundary. Another prime edge in some way lands in need of the person operating in from mid-off, a continuation of Overton’s virtually perverse misfortune.
Two overs remaining. Sri Lanka are on target to beat their highest ODI rating in opposition to England on this nation. That was additionally on this floor in 2006, after they made 324 for two. In 37.3 overs. Imagine Duncan Fletcher’s inside monologue as this was unfolding.
forty seventh over: Sri Lanka 299-5 (Liyanage 27, Wellalage 4) Liyanage stands tall to slap a slower ball from Archer behind sq. for 4. It’s been a irritating day for Jofra, who has conceded 64 from 9, however he does properly to maintain Sri Lanka quiet in the direction of the again finish of the over.
forty sixth over: Sri Lanka 290-5 (Liyanage 19, Wellalage 3) Jamie Overton, on for Rehan, bowls an outstanding over that prices solely 5. Liyanage was overwhelmed by a scorching yorker that simply missed the leg stump.
Overton’s figures of 8-0-47-0 are mildly scandalous; he’s in all probability been England’s finest bowler.
forty fifth over: Sri Lanka 285-5 (Liyanage 16, Wellalage 1) Dunith Wellalage, who landed just a few lusty blows at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, is the brand new batter.
WICKET! Sri Lanka 282-5 (Rathnayake run out 48)
Rathnayake pushes Archer to deep cowl, tries to steal a second run and pays the value. Root’s throw was properly huge of the stumps, however Buttler stretched to retrieve it and broke the wicket with the diving Rathnayake in need of his floor. Brilliant wicketkeeping.
forty fourth over: Sri Lanka 276-4 (Rathnayake 44, Liyanage 14) Rehan does certainly proceed. Liyanage heaves an inelegant reverse sweep over Archer at quick third, with the ball operating down the slope for 4. The traditional ones and twos make it a good over; 9 from it.
Sri Lanka would love ten an over from right here; that may take them to 336.
forty third over: Sri Lanka 267-4 (Rathnayake 40, Liyanage 9) Jofra Archer makes an costly return to the assault. Rathnayake again cuts expertly for 4; Liyanage trumps that shot with a deft uppercut over the keeper’s head. After a peedie wobble, Sri Lanka are again on target for a 300+ rating.
forty second over: Sri Lanka 256-4 (Rathnayake 34, Liyanage 4) Rehan Ahmed continues to stall Sri Lanka with an over that accommodates two dots and 4 singles. It’s not with out threat, as a result of Sri Lanka will go after him sooner slightly than later, however Brook will in all probability give him at the very least yet one more over.
forty first over: Sri Lanka 252-4 (Rathnayake 32, Liyanage 2) Rathnayeke slugs Atkinson for six over huge long-on – that shot was vaguely paying homage to MS Dhoni’s immortal World Cup-winner in 2011 – earlier than pulling 4 behind sq.. Sri Lanka wanted an enormous over; 15 runs constitutes an enormous over.
