England vs Sri Lanka Result – 1st Test

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1st Test • Sri Lanka tour of England

ENG

358/10 & 205/5 (57.2)

SL

236/10 & 326/10 (89.3)

England won by 5 wickets

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57.2

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, Four

57.1

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

End of over 57 (2 runs)

Joe Root 58 (126)

Chris Woakes 8 (18)

ENG 201/5

Milan Rathnayake 12-1-31-0

56.6

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Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, 1 run

56.5

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Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.4

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Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.3

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Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.2

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Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.1

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Milan Rathnayake to Chris Woakes, 1 run

End of over 56 (4 runs)

Joe Root 57 (121)

Chris Woakes 7 (17)

ENG 199/5

Prabath Jayasuriya 25-2-94-4

55.6

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

55.5

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, 2 runs

55.4

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, 1 run

55.3

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, 1 run

55.2

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

55.1

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

End of over 55 (1 runs)

Chris Woakes 6 (16)

Joe Root 54 (116)

ENG 195/5

Asitha Fernando 12-2-25-1

54.6

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Asitha Fernando to Chris Woakes, no run

54.5

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Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run

54.4

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Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

54.3

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Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

54.2

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Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

54.1

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Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

End of over 54 (3 runs)

Joe Root 53 (111)

Chris Woakes 6 (15)

ENG 194/5

Prabath Jayasuriya 24-2-90-4

53.6

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, 1 run

53.5

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, 1 run

53.4

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, no run

53.3

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Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, no run

Match Summary

England and Sri Lanka met in 1st Test of Sri Lanka tour of England, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 57.2: Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

57.2: Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, Four

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 57.2: Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

57.2 4 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, Four

57.1 0 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

End of over 57 (2 runs)

Joe Root 58 (126)

Chris Woakes 8 (18)

ENG 201/5

Milan Rathnayake 12-1-31-0

56.6 1 Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, 1 run

56.5 0 Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.4 0 Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.3 0 Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.2 0 Milan Rathnayake to Joe Root, no run

56.1 1 Milan Rathnayake to Chris Woakes, 1 run

End of over 56 (4 runs)

Joe Root 57 (121)

Chris Woakes 7 (17)

ENG 199/5

Prabath Jayasuriya 25-2-94-4

55.6 0 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

55.5 2 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, 2 runs

55.4 1 Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, 1 run

55.3 1 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, 1 run

55.2 0 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

55.1 0 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, no run

End of over 55 (1 runs)

Chris Woakes 6 (16)

Joe Root 54 (116)

ENG 195/5

Asitha Fernando 12-2-25-1

54.6 0 Asitha Fernando to Chris Woakes, no run

54.5 1 Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run

54.4 0 Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

54.3 0 Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

54.2 0 Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

54.1 0 Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run

End of over 54 (3 runs)

Joe Root 53 (111)

Chris Woakes 6 (15)

ENG 194/5

Prabath Jayasuriya 24-2-90-4

53.6 1 Prabath Jayasuriya to Joe Root, 1 run

53.5 1 Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, 1 run

53.4 0 Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, no run

53.3 0 Prabath Jayasuriya to Chris Woakes, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match?
England won by 5 wickets.

What is the England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test?
England vs Sri Lanka is the 1st Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs Sri Lanka live score?
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