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England vs Sri Lanka Result – 39th Match, Group 1

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39th Match, Group 1 • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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144/6 (19.4)
Sri Lanka cricket team logo
SL
141/8 (20)
England won by 4 wickets
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Player of the match: Adil Rashid

19.4
4
L Kumara to Chris Woakes, Four
19.3
0
L Kumara to Chris Woakes, no run
19.2
1
L Kumara to Ben Stokes, 1 run
19.1
2
L Kumara to Ben Stokes, 2 runs
End of over 19 (8 runs)
Ben Stokes 39 (34)
Chris Woakes 1 (1)
ENG 137/6
Kasun Rajitha 3-0-40-0
18.6
1
K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 1 run
18.5
0
K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, no run
18.4
2
K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 2 runs
18.4
1w
K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 1 wide
18.3
2
K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 2 runs
18.2
1
K Rajitha to Chris Woakes, 1 run
18.1
1
K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 1 run
End of over 18 (2 runs)
Ben Stokes 33 (29)
Sam Curran 6 (11)
ENG 129/6
Lahiru Kumara 3-2-17-0
17.6
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L Kumara to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by K Rajitha
17.5
1
L Kumara to Ben Stokes, 1 run
17.4
1
L Kumara to Sam Curran, 1 run
17.3
0
L Kumara to Sam Curran, no run
17.2
0
L Kumara to Sam Curran, no run
17.1
0
L Kumara to Sam Curran, no run
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Ben Stokes 32 (28)
Sam Curran 5 (6)
ENG 127/5
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-22-0
16.6
0
M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, no run
16.5
2
M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, 2 runs
16.4
0
M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, no run
16.4
1w
M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, 1 wide
16.3
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M Theekshana to Sam Curran, 1 run
16.2
1
M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, 1 run
16.1
1
M Theekshana to Sam Curran, 1 run
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Ben Stokes 29 (24)
Sam Curran 3 (4)
ENG 121/5
Charith Asalanka 1-0-8-0

Match Summary

England and Sri Lanka met in 39th Match, Group 1 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 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: 19.4: L Kumara to Chris Woakes, Four | 17.6: L Kumara to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by K Rajitha. The turning point arrived at 17.6 when L Kumara to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by K Rajitha. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 4 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

  • 19.4: L Kumara to Chris Woakes, Four
  • 17.6: L Kumara to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by K Rajitha

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.6 when L Kumara to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by K Rajitha. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: L Kumara to Chris Woakes, 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

19.4 4 L Kumara to Chris Woakes, Four

19.3 0 L Kumara to Chris Woakes, no run

19.2 1 L Kumara to Ben Stokes, 1 run

19.1 2 L Kumara to Ben Stokes, 2 runs

End of over 19 (8 runs)
Ben Stokes 39 (34)
Chris Woakes 1 (1)
ENG 137/6
Kasun Rajitha 3-0-40-0

18.6 1 K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 1 run

18.5 0 K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, no run

18.4 2 K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 2 runs

18.4 1w K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 1 wide

18.3 2 K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 2 runs

18.2 1 K Rajitha to Chris Woakes, 1 run

18.1 1 K Rajitha to Ben Stokes, 1 run

End of over 18 (2 runs)
Ben Stokes 33 (29)
Sam Curran 6 (11)
ENG 129/6
Lahiru Kumara 3-2-17-0

17.6 W L Kumara to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by K Rajitha

17.5 1 L Kumara to Ben Stokes, 1 run

17.4 1 L Kumara to Sam Curran, 1 run

17.3 0 L Kumara to Sam Curran, no run

17.2 0 L Kumara to Sam Curran, no run

17.1 0 L Kumara to Sam Curran, no run

End of over 17 (6 runs)
Ben Stokes 32 (28)
Sam Curran 5 (6)
ENG 127/5
Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-22-0

16.6 0 M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, no run

16.5 2 M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, 2 runs

16.4 0 M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, no run

16.4 1w M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, 1 wide

16.3 1 M Theekshana to Sam Curran, 1 run

16.2 1 M Theekshana to Ben Stokes, 1 run

16.1 1 M Theekshana to Sam Curran, 1 run

End of over 16 (8 runs)
Ben Stokes 29 (24)
Sam Curran 3 (4)
ENG 121/5
Charith Asalanka 1-0-8-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Sri Lanka 39th Match, Group 1 match?
England won by 4 wickets.

What is the England vs Sri Lanka 39th Match, Group 1?
England vs Sri Lanka is the 39th Match, Group 1 of the 2022 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup