Summary
England won the first T20 match against Sri Lanka by 11 runs using the DLS method. Sam Curran achieved a hat-trick, marking only the second time England accomplished this in T20 internationals. England leads the three-match series 1-0 after this victory in Pallekele.
Key Facts
- England defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs in the first T20 international match.
- The match happened in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.
- Sam Curran took a hat-trick, dismissing three Sri Lankan players in one over.
- England scored 125-4 in 15 overs, while Sri Lanka was all out for 133 in 16.2 overs.
- The game was affected by rain and used the DLS method to decide the winner.
- England's spinners, Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson, took significant early wickets, with Rashid taking 3 wickets for 19 runs.
- The victory gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the next game also in Pallekele.
- Sam Curran previously played a significant role in the Indian Premier League and returned to England's squad recently after not playing since November 2024.
