Sam Curran hits fifty

England, who came to play first, had a bad start. opening batsman in the very first over ben duckett Became a golden duck. His wicket went to Dushmantha Chameera. Even after this the process of falling wickets continued. Jacob Bethel was out after scoring 3 runs, Tom Banton after scoring 7 runs and captain Harry Brook after scoring 4 runs. England’s score in the powerplay was 4 wickets for 35 runs. Jos Buttler was scoring runs from one end. However, he too could not play long and was out after scoring 25 runs in 21 balls. Half of England’s innings was reduced to 47 runs. allrounder Sam Curran Took charge from here. England’s sixth wicket also fell before reaching 60. After this Karan got the support of Liam Dawson. Although only Karan was scoring runs. Together they took England beyond 100. Dawson was out after scoring 14 runs in 20 balls. Sam Curran completed his half-century and was out after scoring 58 runs in 48 balls. Dushmantha Chameera took 5 wickets for 24 runs for Sri Lanka.

Jax and Bethel dominate bowling

Sri Lanka also suffered a setback in the very first over. Kamil Mishara became the victim of Luke Wood without opening the account. However, after this Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis took over the innings. There was a partnership of 33 runs on 23 balls between the two for the second wicket. Sri Lanka scored 46 runs in the powerplay. Nissanka scored 23 runs with the help of 3 sixes in 12 balls. Mendis was out after scoring 26 runs. At one time Sri Lanka’s score was 90 runs for 4 wickets. The team needed 39 runs on 42 balls to win.

From here, the magic of two part-time bowlers Will Jacques and Jacob Bethel was seen. Together they took the last 6 wickets of England. Bethel took 4 wickets for 11 runs in 3.3 overs. A Jacques took 3 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs. In the 18th over, Bethel sent three Sri Lankan batsmen to the pavilion.