January 23, 2026 9:48 AM
Sri Lanka survive Overton scare to beat England in first ODI
Sri Lanka overcame Jamie Overton's late assault to beat England by 19 runs in the opening one-day international in Colombo on Thursday. Electing to bat, Sri Lanka posted a commanding 271-6 with Kusal Mendis leading their charge with an unbeaten 93. England, with several players still smarting from their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia, were bowled out for 252 in 49.2 overs at the R Premadasa Stadium. Overton belted 34 off 17 balls but could not take England across the line. Earlier, Sri La...