New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- England scripted an impressive 51-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super 8 Group 2 match of T20 World Cup 2026 in Pallekele on Sunday. This was the first match of the group that produced a result, after the New Zealand vs Pakistan match in Colombo on Saturday was abandoned due to rain.

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field, and their bowlers led by Dunith Wellelage (3/26) did an excellent job. The Lankans restricted England to 146/9 from 20 overs.

England were reliant on opener Phil Salt (62 runs from 40 balls), but he lacked partners who could support him from the other end. Salt slammed six fours and two sixes during his knock.

Apart from Salt, Dilshan Madushanka (2/25), Maheesh Theekshana (2/21) and Dushmant...