Cricket Match Result: Sri Lanka Dominates England in World Cup 2023
In a one-sided match, England faced a crushing defeat against Sri Lanka in the 2023 World Cup. England’s struggles continued, with their batting lineup failing to perform. They managed to score only 156 runs, as the pitch conditions posed challenges. In response, Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama took charge, sealing the victory for their team.
England’s Dismal Form Continues
Sri Lanka’s Dominance
- England’s woes persist as they faced their second consecutive loss, this time to Sri Lanka.
- Batting first, England managed to score just 156 runs, failing to adapt to the pitch conditions.
- Their aggressive approach led to a collapse, leaving them in a precarious position.
- Sri Lanka, led by Pathum Nissanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama, secured a comfortable victory.
- A couple of early wickets from David Willey gave England a glimmer of hope, but it was short-lived.
- Nissanka continued his outstanding form with his fourth consecutive fifty in the tournament.
England’s World Cup Struggles
- England’s loss marks the first time they have suffered three consecutive defeats in a World Cup edition since 1996.
- Historically, England had a 6-1 lead against Sri Lanka in World Cup matches, with Sri Lanka’s previous win dating back to 1996.
In their recent World Cup battles:
- In 2007, Sri Lanka won by just 2 runs.
- In 2011, Sri Lanka won by a huge margin of 10 wickets.
- In 2015, Sri Lanka won by a significant 9 wickets.
- In 2019, Sri Lanka secured a victory by a margin of 20 runs.
- In 2023, Sri Lanka won comfortably by 8 wickets.
Record-Breaking Partnerships
- Sri Lanka’s highest partnership against England in World Cups:
- 231* – T Dilshan & U Tharanga, Colombo (RPS), 2011 (1st wicket)
- 212* – K Sangakkara & L Thirimanne, Wellington, 2015 (2nd wicket)
- 137* – P Nissanka & S Samarawickrama, Bengaluru, 2023 (3rd wicket)
This match result highlights Sri Lanka’s dominance and England’s struggles in the 2023 World Cup.