Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I, England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 - Player Highlights

Dawson to Theekshana, no run, defended off the front foot

Dawson to Theekshana, no run, flatter on middle, Theekshana goes for the pull. Mistimes it to the on-side

Dawson to Theekshana, no run, goes in the air again and it falls short of point fielder this time. Theekshana gets a top edge that drops just inches away from diving fielder

Dawson to Pathirana, 1 run, in the air and just short of the bowler. Pathirana closed the bat face early and gets leading edge back to the bowler, who dives but fails to get his hands underneath

Dawson to Pathirana, no run, Pathirana gets forward and defends

Dawson to Theekshana, 1 run, clips it to mid-wicket for a single

Dawson to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, turned to the on-side for a quick single. End of good over for Sri Lanka

Dawson to Kamindu Mendis, SIX, this is a huge hit. Mendis gets to pitch of the ball and goes through with the shot. Makes a clean connection and sends the ball sailing over cow corner fence

Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Liyanage gets across the stumps and sweeps it to short fine

Dawson to Janith Liyanage, FOUR, Liyanage comes down the track and nails it straight back over the bowler. It was converted into a half-volley with quick feet. One bounce and into the fence

Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liyanage skips down the track and bunts it back to Dawson

Dawson to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Dawson gets away with a short delivery. Mendis pulls it straight to deep mid-wicket

Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, flatter on middle and leg, flicked to mid-wicket and keeps the strike with that single

Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, turns away from Rathnayake, who looked to dab it on the off-side

Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Mendis gets inside the line of the ball and clips it to the on-side

Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, tucked to mid-wicket and gets across for a single

Dawson to Nissanka, out Caught by Will Jacks!! Just one ball after being hit for six, Dawson has provided the perfect response with a crucial wicket that silences the crowd. Nissanka looked to launch another big hit over long-off, but the ball turned away sharply and caught the toe end of his bat, sending a simple catch to the fielder at cover. This is a massive wicket for the visitors. Nissanka c Will Jacks b Dawson 23(12) [6s-3]

Dawson to Nissanka, SIX, Nissanka is making England pay for their mistakes, punishing a delivery that was far too full and drifting down the leg side. Went on his knee and executed a powerful sweep that sailed over the fine leg fence for his third six of the innings

Dawson to Kusal Mendis, no run, excellent over from Dawson. Pitched on middle and leg. Defended to the right of the bowler. Just one run off the over

Dawson to Kusal Mendis, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Mendis backs away and punches it to cover

Dawson to Nissanka, 1 run, turning away from Nissanka. Steered to the left of short third man, who dives and saves three

Dawson to Nissanka, no run, Nissanka goes for the slog sweep. Gets a thick inside edge that rolls to short fine leg

Dawson to Nissanka, no run, arm-ball that skids into the pads, Nissanka makes room and pushes it to cover

Dawson to Nissanka, no run, flighted on middle, Nissanka gets well forward in defence