Postpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special
What a great way to reach fifty, easing in the cover drive.
Summary
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Defending champions England on verge of early exit after fourth defeat in five games
Sri Lanka win second game to stay in play-off contention
They chase 157 target in 25.4 overs and win by eight wickets in Bengaluru
England all out for 156 in 33.2 overs
Stokes top scores with 43 - only five batters make double figures
Kumara 3-35, Mathews 2-14 & Rajitha 2-36
Postpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
50 for Pathum Nissankapublished at 17.3 overs
SL 109-2
Glorious cover drive for four - and that takes Pathum Nissanka to his half-century.
It's been a good knock from the Sri Lanka opener. He's done all that is required of him, helping his side move past those two early wickets with minimal fuss.
Postpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Don't think anyone is claiming this England team are the best ever, Ravi...
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Re: Rory 14:03. A great white ball team, but definitely not the best ever. That easily belongs to the Aussies of Waugh/Ponting/McGrath/Warne/Gilchrist/Lee era. By far. This England would get hammered by them.
Ravi
SL 103-2published at 17 overs
Target 157
On we go after eight from Liam Livingstone's over.
England are looking like a beaten side here. Another 54 Sri Lanka runs and they will be.
Postpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Paul Farbrace
Former England assistant coach on BBC Test Match SpecialI think at times it looks like England have tried to be a bit too clever, instead of picking their best XI, batting first and setting a total. But you would have thought this group would have had enough experience to move past their setbacks.
SL 99-2published at 16.1 overs
Target 157
We're back under way after drinks and not much has changed.
Liam Livingstone is on. His first ball is short, wide and cut away for four by Sadeera Samarawickrama.
Postpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Paul Farbrace
Former England assistant coach on BBC Test Match SpecialI thought England would do well at this World Cup. I thought the depth of batting would be our strength, I wasn't sure our bowling was going to take loads of wickets.
It's been really disappointing, we haven't had the big scores or partnerships, we've constantly been chasing the games and that makes them hard to win.
How's stat?!published at 14:10 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Phil Long
BBC Test Match Special statisticianIf you look at the England XI who played Sri Lanka at the 2019 World Cup, eight of the players are playing in this match.
Postpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialThere's been a distinct lack of strut from double world champions coming in to defend their title.
drinks break SL 95-2published at 16 overs
Target 157
Pathum Nissanka gets back for two after another pull shot to end the over.
Time for a drinks break now. I doubt this game will be going on long enough to require another one.
SL 93-2published at 15.3 overs
Target 157
We've got a silly point in place as Mark Wood carries on. It's Joe Root under the lid.
A bit of giveaway about what's coming and Pathum Nissanka is able to get into position and pull in front of square for four.
Slightly top-edgey but well clear of the fielders in the deep.
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The end of an era but let’s not forget it’s the era of possibly the greatest white ball team ever, the only team to hold both world cups. I think this is definitely a nothing can last forever type rebuild rather than a everything we’ve done has been a disaster one.
Rory
Postpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialHe dances down and just before he hits the ball there's the slightest of pauses, he stabilises his feet, holds his shape, watches it onto the bat and stands to admire it as it soars over mid-wicket.
SL 87-2published at 15 overs
Target 157
Six more!
Sadeera Samarawickrama charges Adil Rashid and dispatches the ball high over deep mid-wicket.
That takes us another step closer to England being put out of their misery.
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Has anyone ever bowled 30 consecutive maiden overs?
Stewart
SL 75-2published at 14 overs
Target 157
Sadeera Samarawickrama is OK to continue and on we go. Two dot balls to finish Mark Wood's over.
Sri Lanka need another 82 to win from 36 overs.
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It is all in the mind. Time to ask Baz to take control of all England teams.
Daisy, Portishead
Postpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 26 October 2023
Steven Finn
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's difficult being hit on the finger. Jofra Archer got me once and it took about 18 months to get back to normal.
SL 75-2published at 13.4 overs
Target 157
Image source, Getty ImagesMark Wood is getting this Sri Lankan pair jumping around with some fast, fiery bowling.
In fact, we've got a delay after he hits Sadeera Samarawickrama on the finger with a short ball.
Bring out the magic spray...