England Sets 147-Run Target for Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super 8 Clash

Kathmandu. In the second match of the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, England has set a target of 147 runs for Sri Lanka. Batting first after losing the toss at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, England scored 146 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.

Opener Phil Salt played a magnificent half-century innings for the team. He scored 62 runs off just 40 balls, supported by 6 fours and 2 sixes. Will Jacks contributed 21 runs off 14 balls, hitting 4 fours. Captain Harry Brook made 14 runs, and Sam Curran added 11 runs. Jamie Overton scored 10 runs.

For Sri Lanka, Dunith Wellalage claimed 3 wickets, conceding 26 runs in 4 overs. Dilshan Madushanka and Maheesh Theekshana took 2 wickets each. Dushmantha Chameera registered 1 wicket.

In the group stage, both teams won 3 matches each and lost 1 match apiece. Sri Lanka defeated Ireland, Oman, and Australia, while England defeated Nepal, Scotland, and Italy. Sri Lanka lost one match to Zimbabwe, and England lost to the West Indies.