Sri Lanka vs England, 1st T20I, England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 - Player Highlights

Eshan Malinga 2-24(2 ov)

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Eshan Malinga to Jacob Bethell, out Caught by Shanaka!! Slower one eventually gets him. Off-cutter from Malinga. Bethell is way early on the drive. His bottom hand comes off as he checks his shot and the ball lobs to cover for a simple catch. Malinga jumps in joy as he gets his second. Jacob Bethell c Shanaka b Eshan Malinga 9(11) [4s-2]

4.5

Eshan Malinga to Jacob Bethell, no run, another slower delivery. This time it is short and outside off, Bethell is early on the pull and misses

4.4

Eshan Malinga to Jacob Bethell, no run, Bethell is not picking the slower balls today. Makes room and misses by a long way

4.3

Eshan Malinga to Jacob Bethell, FOUR, very good shot from Bethell. Straying on the pads, Bethell picks it up over mid-wicket for his second boundary

4.2

Eshan Malinga to Phil Salt, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle, Salt punches it in front of mid-off for a quick single

4.1

Eshan Malinga to Phil Salt, 2 runs, off-cutter on the pads, Salt tucks it between deep square leg and mid-wicket. Excellent running from the duo ensures they get back for a couple

Eshan Malinga to Jacob Bethell, 1 run, width on offer outside off, Bethell gets low and square cuts it to deep point

2.5

Eshan Malinga to Buttler, out Bowled!! Malinga has the last laugh. Buttler fails to pick the slower delivery. He was way early in the shot misses it completely. The ball smashes into leg-stump sending dangerous Buttler back to the pavillion. Buttler b Eshan Malinga 17(10) [4s-4]

2.4

Eshan Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, boundaries keep coming. Buttler comes down the track and takes the ball on the full. Pumps it over cover for his fourth boundary of the over

2.3

Eshan Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, hattrick of boundaries for Buttler. Full and on the pads, Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket and collects four more

2.2

Eshan Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, luck is on Buttler's side. A streaky boundary down to third man. Shapes away and takes the outside edge of Buttler, who poked away from his body. Hint of extra bounce got Buttler surprised

2.1

Eshan Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, Buttler welcomes Malinga with a terrific shot. Hit on the up through the cover region. That went like a tracer bullet