T20 World Cup 2021 Points Table and Team Standings after England vs Sri Lanka Match

The Sri Lankan side gave a scare to England in the 29th match of the tournament. But in the end, the Dasun Shanaka led side fizzled out, as Eoin Morgan and his men continued their unbeaten run, beating the Sri Lankan outfit by 26 runs.

Chasing a target of 164 set by England, Sri Lanka lost early wickets. Both the Sri Lankan openers, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera were dismissed for single-digit scores. Wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals, and the Sri Lankan side lost its 5th wicket with just 76 runs on the board.

Skipper Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga kept the Sri Lankan side alive. The two men put on a sensational partnership of 53 runs for the 6th wicket and gave a scare to Eoin Morgan and his men.  But in the end, the Sri Lankan outfit fell short of the target. Wanindu Hasaranga top-scored for Sri Lanka, scoring 34 off 21 deliveries.

Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, and Moeen Ali picked up 2 wickets each for England with the ball, while the likes of Chris Woakes, and Liam Livingstone scalped a solitary willow wielder.

Jos Buttler’s century propels England to 163/4

The England side batted first and posted a total of 163/4 on the board. England was reduced to 35/3 and looked in all sorts of trouble. But then, Jos Buttler stepped up and pulverized the Sri Lankan bowling attack.

The right-handed opening batsman plundered a sensational 67-ball 101* to help the England side past the 160-run mark. Buttler’s innings was embellished with 6 fours and 6 sixes. Apart from Buttler, Eoin Morgan also scored a vital 40 off 36 deliveries.

And, it was the sensational partnership of 112 runs between Buttler and Morgan that revived the England side. With the ball, Wanindu Hasaranga was outstanding. The right-arm spinner picked up 3 wickets in his 4-over spell and gave away just 21 runs.

Apart from Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera also picked up a solitary scalp as well. With this victory, England have consolidated their position at the top of the points table, while Sri Lanka are placed at the 4th spot.

Here is the updated points table