England vs Sri Lanka, 39th Match, Super 12 Group 1 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022 Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Date & Time: Nov 05, 07:00 PM LOCAL

England need to win to qualify for the semifinals © AFP

ENGLAND WIN BY 2 WICKETSIn what proved to be a tricky chase in the end, Ben Stokes guided England over the line with an unbeaten 36-ball 42. Run-making was difficult towards the end, much like it was for Sri Lanka earlier in the game, with wickets falling at the other end. However, Stokes' innings ensured England's qualification to the semis and also ended the campaign for the hosts and the defending champions, Australia.

9 in 9 - can Sri Lanka hold on?

WICKETEven though it seems the game has slipped away from Sri Lanka, they are trying to make England work hard for the target with a few more wickets. Soon after Liam Livingstone holes out to long on, Moeen Ali chip drives to the cover fielder.111/5 in 14.3 overs

. Asalanka’s role is to attack, he got out trying to do so, and the more time Bhanuka Rajapaksa has to work with the better. Especially given that Nissanka’s slowing down (8 off 8 in the last 4 overs).🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇱🇰

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WICKETChris Woakes strikes. Kusal Mendis flicks a slower ball to deep square leg and Liam Livingstone takes a fine running catch. A much needed breakthrough for England after Sri Lankan openers had made a quick start. 39/1 in 5.2 overs

Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have walked out to open the innings for Sri Lanka

TOSS: Sri Lanka has won the toss and elected to bat.

England (Playing XI): Alex Hales, Jos Buttler (c/wk), Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha

Hello and welcome to Match 39 of the ICC Mn's T20 World Cup 2022, set to be played between England and Sri Lanka. Australia's narrow 4-run win over Afghanistan has ended the possibility of Sri Lanka qualifying for the semifinals. However, they can do Australia a favour, if they beat England today. The equation for today is simple: England win, they go through. If Sri Lanka win, Australia goes through.

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