England vs Sri Lanka: Super 12, Match 29 – First century of T20 WC 2021

England vs Sri Lanka Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and elect to bowl

England lost their first ever toss in T20 World Cup 2021 and were asked to bat by Sri Lanka. Lankans overpowered England in the powerplay as they picked the wickets of Jason Roy, Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow – 35/3 in 5.3 overs.

Jos Buttler registered the first ever century of T20 World Cup 2021 as he reached his century with a maximum off the last ball helping England to 163-4 in 20 overs. Captain Morgan (40 in 34 balls) put on a 112 run stand with Buttler for the fourth wicket in 13 overs.

Playing XIs:

England:

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara

Points Table Positions:

Group 1

1. England – 8 points (4 wins in 4 matches)

4. Sri Lanka – 2 points (1 win in 4 matches)

England vs Sri Lanka – Match Summary:

England 163-4 in 20 overs

Jos Buttler 101*(67)- 6 fours & 6 sixes

Eoin Morgan 40 (36) – 1 four & 3 sixes

Wandindu Hasaranga 4-0-21-3

Dushmantha Chameera 4-0-43-1

Sri Lanka 137 all out in 19 overs

Charith Asalanka 21 (16) – 3 fours & 1 six

Avishka Fernando 13 (14) – 1 four

Bhanuka Rajapaksa 26 (18) – 2 fours & 2 sixes

Dasun Shanaka 26 (25) – 2 fours & 1 six

Wanindu Hasaranga 34 (21) – 3 fours & 1 six

Moeen Ali 3-0-15-2

Adil Rashid 4-0-19-2

Chris Jordan 4-0-24-2

Result: England won by 26 runs

Player of the Match: Jos Buttler

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah