Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Kusal Mendis guided Sri Lanka to 271 for six in their 50 overs in the first one-day international against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka recovered from early wickets through a composed unbeaten knock from Mendis, who scored 93 off 117 balls, including 11 fours.
Janith Liyanage provided solid support with 46, while Kamil Mishara made 27 and Pathum Nissanka added 21 at the top of the order. Captain Charith Asalanka scored 17, Dhananjaya de Silva managed 10, and Dunith Wellalage finished the innings strongly with 25 not out.
England spinner Adil Rashid was the most effective bowler, taking three wickets. Sam Curran, Liam Dawson and Rehan Ahmed picked up one wicket each. Jamie Overton went wicketless, conceding 66 runs from nine overs.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard:
Sri Lanka: 271/6 in 50 overs (RR 5.42) vs England: Kusal Mendis 93* (117), Janith Liyanage 46 (53), Kamil Mishara 27 (37) (Adil Rashid 3/44, Liam Dawson 1/31, Sam Curran 1/40)
