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England vs Sri Lanka Result – 25th Match

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

25th Match • ICC Cricket World Cup

England cricket team logo
ENG
156/10 (33.2)
Sri Lanka cricket team logo
SL
160/2 (25.4)
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match: Lahiru Kumara

25.4
6
Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, Six
25.3
0
Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, no run
25.2
0
Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, no run
25.1
2
Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs
End of over 25 (6 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 69 (79)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 65 (54)
SL 152/2
Chris Woakes 6-0-30-0
24.6
1
Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run
24.5
1
Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run
24.5
Wd
Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 wide
24.4
1
Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run
24.3
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Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, no run
24.2
1
Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run
24.1
1
Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run
End of over 24 (11 runs)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 63 (52)
Pathum Nissanka 66 (75)
SL 146/2
Moeen Ali 3-0-21-0
23.6
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Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run
23.5
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Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four
23.4
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Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four
23.3
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Moeen Ali to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run
23.2
1
Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run
23.1
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Moeen Ali to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run
End of over 23 (6 runs)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 54 (48)
Pathum Nissanka 64 (73)
SL 135/2
Chris Woakes 5-0-24-0
22.6
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Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run
22.5
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Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four
22.4
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Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run
22.3
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Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run
22.2
1
Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run
22.1
1
Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run
End of over 22 (5 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 63 (72)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 49 (43)
SL 129/2
Moeen Ali 2-0-10-0
21.6
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Moeen Ali to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Match Summary

England and Sri Lanka met in 25th Match of ICC Cricket 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: 25.4: Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, Six | 23.5: Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four | 23.4: Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 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 (Sri Lanka won by 8 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

  • 25.4: Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, Six
  • 23.5: Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four
  • 23.4: Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four
  • 22.5: Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 25.4: Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, Six. 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

25.4 6 Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, Six

25.3 0 Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, no run

25.2 0 Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, no run

25.1 2 Adil Rashid to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs

End of over 25 (6 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 69 (79)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 65 (54)
SL 152/2
Chris Woakes 6-0-30-0

24.6 1 Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

24.5 1 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run

24.5 Wd Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 wide

24.4 1 Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

24.3 0 Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, no run

24.2 1 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run

24.1 1 Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

End of over 24 (11 runs)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 63 (52)
Pathum Nissanka 66 (75)
SL 146/2
Moeen Ali 3-0-21-0

23.6 0 Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run

23.5 4 Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four

23.4 4 Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four

23.3 1 Moeen Ali to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

23.2 1 Moeen Ali to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run

23.1 1 Moeen Ali to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

End of over 23 (6 runs)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 54 (48)
Pathum Nissanka 64 (73)
SL 135/2
Chris Woakes 5-0-24-0

22.6 0 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run

22.5 4 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four

22.4 0 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run

22.3 0 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run

22.2 1 Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

22.1 1 Chris Woakes to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run

End of over 22 (5 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 63 (72)
Sadeera Samarawickrama 49 (43)
SL 129/2
Moeen Ali 2-0-10-0

21.6 0 Moeen Ali to Pathum Nissanka, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Sri Lanka 25th Match match?
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.

What is the England vs Sri Lanka 25th Match?
England vs Sri Lanka is the 25th Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup