Sri Lanka delivered a stunning performance in the World Cup, defeating defending champions England by eight wickets in a low-scoring match. Chasing a
Sri Lanka delivered a stunning performance in the World Cup, defeating defending champions England by eight wickets in a low-scoring match. Chasing a target of 157 runs, Sri Lanka overcame the early loss of two wickets with a brilliant partnership between Pathum Nissanka (77 not out) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (65 not out). This victory lifted Sri Lanka to fifth place in the World Cup standings, while England languishes in ninth place. Sri Lanka’s bowlers earlier restricted England to a below-par score of 156 runs, with only Ben Stokes (43) providing any significant resistance. The win revitalizes Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign while leaving England in danger of missing the semifinals.
