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Sri Lanka Seal 19-Run Win Over England In Opening ODI

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Sri Lanka Seal 19-Run Win Over England In Opening ODI

By AFP News January 22, 2026 • 23:49 PM View: 90

Sri Lanka's spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

Set 272 for victory, England appeared to be cruising at 129-1 with Ben Duckett and Joe Root stroking the ball sweetly and the asking rate firmly under control.

TAGS Sri Lanka Vs England Kusal Mendis Dunith Wellalage

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