England Vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, 1st ODI: SL Consolidate Innings | SL 97/2 (20)

Despite the fall of the two wickets, Sri Lanka are carrying on strong here. They are quickly stitching a partnership here while progressing the momentum provided by the openers. Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva are on the crease and they eye to go big.

SL 97/2 (20)

Just after a partnership of 50 runs, Sri Lanka lose two wickets in the next four overs. Pathum Nissanka gets foxed by a moon-ball from Sam Curran and finds the mid-on fielder. Meanwhile, Adil Rashid bowls Kamil Mishara down the leg. England are now punching back at Sri Lanka.

Both Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara look unfazed with every threat England bowlers present and they are stitching a steady partnership now that the new ball phase is over.

SL 49/0 (10)

Sri Lanka are off to a solid start against England courtesy to Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara. It has looked a good batting surface so far and SL openers will be eyeing a big partnership from here to make a solid base for the other batters.

SL 26/0 (5)

Both Sri Lankan openers - Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara have made their way into the field to open the innings. Meanwhile, Jamie Overton will the start the proceedings for England with the ball.

SL 0/0 (0)

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid

Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first in the 1st ODI against England.

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