Summary
England lost to Sri Lanka in the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match in Colombo. Sri Lanka scored 271 runs, while England was all out for 252 runs, giving Sri Lanka a 19-run win and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. England has now lost 11 consecutive ODIs away from home.
Key Facts
- Sri Lanka scored 271 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs.
- Kusal Mendis scored 93 runs for Sri Lanka.
- England scored 252 runs, falling short by 19 runs.
- Ben Duckett scored 62, and Joe Root scored 61 for England.
- Sri Lanka's Madushan took 3 wickets for 39 runs.
- England lost 8 wickets for just 84 runs during their innings.
- This defeat marks England's 11th consecutive ODI loss away from home.
- England needs wins in the ODI series to ensure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
