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England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I at Cardiff, ENG v SL, Jun 23 2021 - Cricket Photos

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1st T20I (N), Cardiff, June 23, 2021, Sri Lanka tour of England
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Sri Lanka FlagSri Lanka
129/7
England FlagEngland
(17.1/20 ov, T:130) 130/2

England won by 8 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match
68* (55) & 2 catches
jos-buttler
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Chris Jordan and Liam Livingstone are among England's IPL players without central contracts, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Chris Jordan and Liam Livingstone are among England's IPL players without central contracts••Getty Images
Jason Roy frees the arms, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Jason Roy frees the arms••PA Images via Getty Images
Dasun Shanaka tried to rescue Sri Lanka, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Dasun Shanaka tried to rescue Sri Lanka ••PA Images via Getty Images
Chris Jordan celebrates with Jonny Bairstow after catching Kusal Perera, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Chris Jordan celebrates with Jonny Bairstow after catching Kusal Perera••Getty Images
Sam Curran gets a pair of high fives from his captain, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Sam Curran gets a pair of high fives from his captain••Getty Images
Chris Woakes was back in the T20I side for the first time since 2015, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Chris Woakes was back in the T20I side for the first time since 2015••Getty Images
Jos Buttler scored a quick fifty, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Jos Buttler scored a quick fifty ••PA Images via Getty Images
Jos Buttler gets out the ramp, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Jos Buttler gets out the ramp••PA Images via Getty Images
Adil Rashid celebrates after team-mate Chris Jordan's catch to remove Wanindu Hasaranga, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Adil Rashid celebrates after team-mate Chris Jordan's catch to remove Wanindu Hasaranga••PA Images via Getty Images
Chris Jordan struck in his first over, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Chris Jordan struck in his first over••Getty Images
Danushka Gunathilaka drives during the Powerplay, England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cardiff, June 23, 2021
Danushka Gunathilaka drives during the Powerplay••Getty Images
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England add element of intrigue to victory with use of Adil Rashid

After opening the bowling in India, Rashid held back until 12th over as Morgan looks for flexibility

England add element of intrigue to victory with use of Adil Rashid

England's bowlers set up big win before Jos Buttler seals 1-0 series lead

Sri Lanka never really got to grips with the variation and control of the England attack

England's bowlers set up big win before Jos Buttler seals 1-0 series lead

Sri Lanka look to close the gap on England in T20I series

Back-to-back Cardiff matches a stern test of leadership and a gauge of where SL are as a T20 side

Sri Lanka look to close the gap on England in T20I series

Jofra Archer's absence tests England's seam-bowling bench strength with eye on T20 World Cup

Recalled David Willey and Chris Woakes can stake long-term case with new-ball wickets

Jofra Archer's absence tests England's seam-bowling bench strength with eye on T20 World Cup

Eoin Morgan defends rest-and-rotation policy ahead of T20Is against Sri Lanka

Captain says England 'can't play players until they fall over' in 'unbelievably busy' schedule

Eoin Morgan defends rest-and-rotation policy ahead of T20Is against Sri Lanka
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England Innings
Player NameRB
JJ Roy
caught3622
JC Buttler
not out6855
DJ Malan
bowled714
JM Bairstow
not out1312
Extras(lb 1, w 5)
Total130(2 wkts; 17.1 ovs)
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