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Sam Curran Hat-Trick Seals 11 Run DLS Win For England Over Sri Lanka

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England Beat Sri Lanka by 11 Runs (DLS) in 1st T20I as Sam Curran Claims Hat-Trick

By AFP News January 31, 2026 • 10:27 AM View: 556

England underlined that they are among the front-runners for the upcoming T20 World Cup, as they ground out an 11-run victory over Sri Lanka on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the opening T20 international at Pallekele on Friday.

Sam Curran was the game changer, claiming a hat-trick as Sri Lanka were skittled for 133 in 16.2 overs.

TAGS Sam Curran England Cricket Team Sri Lanka Vs England England Tour Sri Lanka 2026

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