Hara-kiri at Pallekele! Sri Lanka batters surrender meekly; England win by 51 runs

Phil Salt’s sublime 62 laid the foundation for England’s commanding win before Sri Lanka’s batting imploded spectacularly in Kandy. After their bowlers restricted England to a below-par 146, Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap, undone by reckless shot selection and relentless pressure from England’s attack, led by Will Jacks and Jofra Archer.

Feb 22, 2026 - 19:10
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Hara-kiri at Pallekele! Sri Lanka batters surrender meekly; England win by 51 runs
Phil Salt’s sublime 62 laid the foundation for England’s commanding win before Sri Lanka’s batting imploded spectacularly in Kandy. After their bowlers restricted England to a below-par 146, Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap, undone by reckless shot selection and relentless pressure from England’s attack, led by Will Jacks and Jofra Archer.

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