England's Bowlers Lead to Victory Over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Feb 22, 2026

55 min

Feb 22, 2026 13:30

T20 World Cup: Bowlers dominate as England ease past Sri Lanka

## England's Strong Start in Super 8s

England kicked off their T20 World Cup Super 8s with a commanding 51-run victory against Sri Lanka in Kandy. The match, held on February 22, 2026, saw England's bowlers dominate, restricting Sri Lanka to just 95 runs in 16.4 overs.

## Key Performances

Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, and Adil Rashid each took two wickets, while Will Jacks was instrumental early on, claiming three crucial wickets. Sri Lanka's batting struggled, losing five wickets for just 34 runs. Dasun Shanaka was the only notable performer for Sri Lanka, scoring 30 off 24 balls.

## England's Batting Challenges

Despite a solid start from Phil Salt, who scored 62, England's batting lineup faced challenges. They ended their innings at 146-9, with Dunith Wellalage taking 3-26 for Sri Lanka. England captain Harry Brook, celebrating his 27th birthday, was dismissed for 14.

## Sri Lanka's Bowling Efforts

Sri Lanka's bowling was effective in containing England, with Dilshan Madushanka and Maheesh Theekshana also contributing with two wickets each. However, their efforts were not enough to secure a win against a strong English side.

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