Series #1772113095661
01/03/2026 - 12:56 PM
EN

England (test)

98/108.1 Overs
VS
SR

Sri Lanka

118/48.5 Overs

England (test) won the match by 6 wicket.

Man of the MatchMark Wood

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Sri Lanka Inning

98/108.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
K
Kusal Mendis
b Jofra Archer06000.0
P
Pathum Nissanka
c Kris Woakes b Mark Wood5310166.7
D
Dasun Nissanka
c Ben Stokes b Mark Wood01000.0
A
Angelo Mathews
c Kris Woakes b Mark Wood01000.0
C
Charith anglita
s Josh Butler b Anil Rashid 351542233.3
H
Hasranga Wanindu
b Anil Rashid 10311333.3
N
Nuwan Tushara
s Josh Butler b Anil Rashid 6201300.0
D
Dunith Wellalage
b Ben Stokes251222208.3
M
Mahesh Teekshana
run out Josh Butler01000.0
M
Mathisha Patheerana
b Mark Wood16512320.0
D
Dilshan Madushanka
not out00000.0
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total98/10 (8.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Ben Stokes
1.1015112.86
J
Jofra Archer
1.01010.00
M
Mark Wood
2.0022411.00
A
Anil Rashid
2.0036318.00
J
Joe Root
1.0010010.00
S
Sam Curran
1.0015015.00
Fielding Highlights
Kris Woakes
2 C
Ben Stokes
1 C
Josh Butler
2 St1 RO

Partnerships

Charith anglita & Hasranga Wanindu
Charith anglita 1 · Hasranga Wanindu 10
11 (4b)
Kusal Mendis & Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis 0 · Pathum Nissanka 0
0 (6b)
Charith anglita & Pathum Nissanka
Charith anglita 1 · Pathum Nissanka 4
5 (3b)
Angelo Mathews & Pathum Nissanka
Angelo Mathews 0 · Pathum Nissanka 0
0 (1b)
Pathum Nissanka & Dasun Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka 1 · Dasun Nissanka 0
1 (2b)
Mahesh Teekshana & Dunith Wellalage
Mahesh Teekshana 0 · Dunith Wellalage 0
0 (1b)
Mathisha Patheerana & Dunith Wellalage
Mathisha Patheerana 16 · Dunith Wellalage 5
21 (7b)
Nuwan Tushara & Charith anglita
Nuwan Tushara 6 · Charith anglita 0
6 (2b)
Charith anglita & Dunith Wellalage
Charith anglita 33 · Dunith Wellalage 20
53 (22b)
Dunith Wellalage & Dilshan Madushanka
Dunith Wellalage 0 · Dilshan Madushanka 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Ben Stokes
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
Over 8Mark Wood
1 Wkt16 Runs
4
1
0
4
6
Wd
W
Over 7Anil Rashid
2 Wkt19 Runs
1
6
6
W
W
6
Over 6Sam Curran
15 Runs
4
0
6
1
4
0
Over 5Joe Root
10 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
2
Over 4Ben Stokes
15 Runs
4
0
4
1
0
6
Over 3Anil Rashid
2 Wkt17 Runs
1
6
4
W
6
W
Over 2Mark Wood
3 Wkt6 Runs
1
W
W
1
4
W
Over 1Jofra Archer
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
W

England (test) Inning

118/48.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Phil Salt
c Hasranga Wanindu b Mathisha Patheerana12611200.0
J
Josh Butler
b Nuwan Tushara26704371.4
B
Ben Stokes
c Charith anglita b Mathisha Patheerana12430300.0
K
Kris Woakes
c Pathum Nissanka b Dunith Wellalage402342173.9
J
Joe Root
not out10810125.0
S
Sam CurranStriker
not out18512360.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total118/4 (8.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
H
Hasranga Wanindu
2.5039013.76
M
Mathisha Patheerana
2.0024212.00
N
Nuwan Tushara
2.0030115.00
D
Dunith Wellalage
2.0025112.50
Fielding Highlights
Hasranga Wanindu
1 C
Charith anglita
1 C
Pathum Nissanka
1 C

Partnerships

Josh Butler & Ben Stokes
Josh Butler 26 · Ben Stokes 12
38 (10b)
Joe Root & Kris Woakes
Joe Root 9 · Kris Woakes 40
49 (28b)
Kris Woakes & Josh Butler
Kris Woakes 0 · Josh Butler 0
0 (3b)
Sam Curran & Joe Root
Sam Curran 18 · Joe Root 1
19 (6b)
Phil Salt & Josh Butler
Phil Salt 12 · Josh Butler 0
12 (6b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Hasranga Wanindu
18 Runs
6
4
1
1
6
Over 8Dunith Wellalage
1 Wkt19 Runs
2
4
6
6
W
1
Over 7Hasranga Wanindu
11 Runs
4
0
0
4
2
1
Over 6Dunith Wellalage
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 5Hasranga Wanindu
10 Runs
4
1
0
4
1
0
Over 4Nuwan Tushara
1 Wkt4 Runs
W
1
0
0
2
1
Over 3Mathisha Patheerana
1 Wkt12 Runs
4
4
4
W
0
0
Over 2Nuwan Tushara
26 Runs
6
6
6
6
2
0
Over 1Mathisha Patheerana
1 Wkt12 Runs
2
0
6
4
0
W
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

England (test) vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T 20 World Cup 2026 • England (test) won the match by 6 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 216 runs & 14 wickets
Sri Lanka Top Batter: Charith anglita — 35 (15b, 4x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Mark Wood — 4/22 (2.0 ov)
England (test) Top Batter: Kris Woakes — 40 (23b, 4x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Mathisha Patheerana — 2/24 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Charith anglita & Dunith Wellalage — 53 runs (22b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Mark Wood (England (test)) — 105.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, England (test) took on Sri Lanka on Feb 28, 2026, 10:38 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England (test) won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 216 runs and 14 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (98/10 in 8.1 overs) and England (test) (118/4 in 8.5 overs).

2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (98/10)

Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 98/10 from 8.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Charith anglita spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 15 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 233.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Dunith Wellalage, who contributed 25 runs off 12 deliveries, while Mathisha Patheerana added 16 (5b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mark Wood led the bowling figures with 4/22 in 2.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Anil Rashid (3/36 in 2.0 overs).

3. England (test) Chase & Second Innings Summary (118/4)

Pursuing a target of 99 runs for victory, England (test) recorded 118/4 in 8.5 overs at a scoring rate of 13.36 runs per over. Kris Woakes anchored the chase for England (test) with 40 runs from 23 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 173.9), alongside Josh Butler who chipped in with 26 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Mathisha Patheerana delivered a key spell of 2/24 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.00, while Dunith Wellalage finished with 1/25 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Charith anglita and Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka ), who combined for 53 runs off 22 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 2 stumpings, with Josh Butler making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Mark Wood (England (test)) topped the match rankings with 105.0 total points, followed closely by Anil Rashid (80.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mark Wood.