T-20 World Cup 2026: Phil Salt’s half century, England set the target of 147 runs for Sri Lanka

Pallekele. On the basis of a brilliant half-century innings by Phil Salt (62), England scored 146 runs for nine wickets against Sri Lanka in the Super Eight match of the T-20 World Cup on Sunday. Today, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.

England’s batsmen, who came to bat, struggled against the Sri Lankan bowling attack and kept losing their wickets at regular intervals. The first blow to England was given by Dunith Vellales, who dismissed Jos Buttler (seven) in the third over.

After this, Mahesh Tikshana dismissed Jacob Bethel (three) in the sixth over. Tom Banton (six) was run out. Captain Harry Brook (14) and Sam Curran (11) were out after scoring 7 runs. During this, Phil Salt completed his half-century while holding one end and scoring runs.

England’s sixth wicket fell in the form of Phil Salt in the 15th over. He was dismissed by Dunith Vellaledge. Phil Salt played an innings of 62 runs in 40 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Will Jacques scored 21 runs in 14 balls hitting four fours.

England scored 146 runs for nine wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Jamie Overton remained unbeaten after scoring 10 runs. Dunith Vellalej took three wickets for Sri Lanka. Dilshan Madushanka, Mahesh Tikshana got two wickets each. Dushmantha Chameera dismissed one batsman.