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England vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup: Will Jacks' bowling shines in low-scoring fightback win – Action in Images
Published on Feb 22, 2026 07:27 pm IST
England were behind the eight-ball defending 147, but Sri Lanka's batting implosion helps Harry Brook's team climb to the top of Group 2.
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England take control of Group 2 in the Super 8s with a fightback win, managing to defend 147 thanks to Sri Lanka's batting falling apart in Pallekele. The hosts with work to do to stay alive now.(AFP)
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Dunith Wellalage was Sri Lanka's strike bowler on the day, finishing with figures of 3/26. Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madhushanka also chipped in with a couple of wickets each.(AP)
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Phil Salt was the only batter on either side who was able to play an innings of substance. He scored 62 off 40 – maybe a touch slower than his typical knock, but still a strong strike-rate, and enough to put enough runs on the board to give his bowlers something to defend.(AP)
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England's batting failed to get going but the big concern will be the form of Harry Brook, who hasn't been able to get runs behind him at the start of the tournament. The captain will be looking for the solution as the matches grow more important.(REUTERS)
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Sri Lanka had plenty of energy in the field, making use of good conditions but also fielding phenomenally well to take all their chances. England finished on 146/9, never able to get any partnership going.(AFP)
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Jofra Archer took the crucial wicket of in-form Pathum Nissanka, and also added his opening partner Kamil Mishara. He took two wickets in the powerplay, but England ran away to a fast start, taking control with five wickets in the first six overs.(AP)
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Will Jacks was the unlikely hero for England, but with ball rather than bat. Brought on to bowl in the powerplay, Jacks bowled four consecutive overs – and despite three of those coming with the fielding restrictions, he finished with figures of 3/22, setting up the game for his team.(AP)
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