Tough tour ends in defeat for Sri Lanka

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Jul 5, 2016, 8:59 PM

Tymal Mills pushed the speedgun over 90mph on debutGetty Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentSri Lanka tour of England and IrelandSeason 2016

Venue

The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Southampton

Format & Details

T20 • SINGLE

England won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of Tough tour ends in defeat for Sri Lanka covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:SL 140 vs ENG 144/2 — England won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
Tournament Context:Part of Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland 2016. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Liam Plunkett made the first breakthrough when he removed Kusal PereraGetty Images

Danushka Gunathilaka attempts to scoop the ball over short fine legGetty Images

Liam Dawson enjoyed a debut to remember as he claimed three wicketsGetty Images

Angelo Mathews was one of Dawson's wickets when he missed a sweepAFP

There was plenty of pooring runn from Sri Lanka and Dasun Shanaka is caught short of the crease courtesy a direct hitGetty Images

Jason Roy was bowled sweeping at Angelo Mathews in the first overAFP

Jos Buttler opened for England and struck a half century after an early reprieveGetty Images

Eoin Morgan found the middle of the bat despite dislocating a finger in the fieldAFP

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