England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match - Live Cricket Score
Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 | 22 Sep 2026, Tue, 5:00 PM IST | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
LiveSL need 194 runs in 33.2 remaining overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavan Rathnayake* | 6 | 16 | 37.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 24 | 29 | 82.76 | 3 | 0 |
| Bowler | Ov | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehan Ahmed* | 3.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 4.70 |
| Josh Tongue | 5 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 4.60 |
Key Stats
Partnership :25(32)
Last 5 Overs :24 Runs, 0 Wickets
LastWickets :Pathum Nissanka 27(37) - c Jos Buttler b Josh Tongue
Toss :England (batting)
Rehan Ahmed to Kusal Mendis
Rehan Ahmed to Kusal Mendis
Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Rehan Ahmed to Kusal Mendis
Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Rehan Ahmed to Kusal Mendis
Four !! , full length, on the stumps. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Rehan Ahmed to Kusal Mendis
Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
16
SL Inning : 64/2
Kusal Mendis 15(24)
Pavan Rathnayake 6(16)
Josh Tongue
5-0-23-1
Josh Tongue to Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake
Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake
Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Josh Tongue to Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake
Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake
Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
15
SL Inning : 60/2
Kusal Mendis 13(22)
Pavan Rathnayake 4(12)
Rehan Ahmed
3-1-9-0
Rehan Ahmed to Kusal Mendis
Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Rehan Ahmed to Pavan Rathnayake
Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.