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Big GuySri Lanka edges England in thrilling first ODI showdown!
Hey there! So, Sri Lanka just pulled off a 19-run victory over England in the first ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium! They batted first, scoring 271 runs, thanks to Kusal Mendis' 93-run masterpiece. England started shaky, but Ben Duckett and Joe Root tried to hold it together. Then, boom! Spinners showed up, and it was like a magic trick gone wrong! Dunith Wellalage snagged Player of the Match honors. Next ODI? January 24, same place!
few days ago | mihir_korde
Quick rundown
1.Sri Lanka held nerve to win the 1st ODI by 19 runs.
2.Kusal Mendis anchored the innings with 93*, supported by Wellalage's 2/41 and three catches.
3.England stumble to a spin-dominated middle overs collapse.
4.Wellalage shined both with the ball and on the field for MOM.
5.Next up: Colombo rematch at R Premadasa on Jan 24.
