England’s match against Sri Lanka saw key events unfold in the 13th over as Sri Lanka reached 81-1, with Kusal scoring a boundary despite taking a blow to the hand. In the 12th over, Nissanka hit a four and Kusal added more runs, while in the 11th over, Kusal accelerated with boundaries and drives. England struggled as Sri Lanka ran singles in the 9th over.
In a surprising move, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan joined Surrey for an upcoming match against Somerset. England’s innings ended at 156, with Sri Lanka needing 219 to win.
Jamie Smith’s knock of 67 helped England recover, but they lost wickets swiftly to reach 140-8 at tea. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, particularly Vishwa, caused trouble for England, with Root getting out lbw. Lawrence shone with an aggressive knock.
Midway through the match, Sri Lanka’s Kumara and Asitha bowled impressively, leading to England’s batsmen struggling. Lawrence hit a six and Lawrence put up a fight against Sri Lanka’s attack.
England faced a tough challenge as Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominated, causing disruptions in England’s batting line-up. The match is poised for an intriguing finish, with Sri Lanka holding the upper hand against England.
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