In a thrilling fixture of the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage spearheaded an impressive bowling effort that successfully curtailed England to 146 for nine. The Sunday match, part of the Super Eights, saw England struggle against a disciplined Lankan attack.

Maintaining masterful control, Wellalage took three wickets for 26 runs, dismantling England's batting order. Phil Salt was the lone warrior for England, with a gritty 62 off 40 balls, while his teammates floundered. The once-confident English side, led by captain Harry Brook, failed to deliver the aggressive play they had promised.

Jos Buttler's early dismissal added to England's woes, as they found themselves precariously placed at 68 for four in the tenth over. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka's tactical deployment of Wellalage in the powerplay proved instrumental, as England's struggles against spin continued to haunt them.

Jos Buttler's early dismissal added to England's woes, as they found themselves precariously placed at 68 for four in the tenth over. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka's tactical deployment of Wellalage in the powerplay proved instrumental, as England's struggles against spin continued to haunt them.