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- Sri Lanka scored 321 runs in the first innings, led by captain Kusal Mendis's century.
- England started strong with an opening partnership of 143 runs but lost momentum in the final overs.
- Despite having 5 wickets in hand and needing 63 runs from 60 balls, England failed to reach the target due to disciplined bowling from Sri Lanka.
- The victory was secured in the final stages of the match.
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Named Sri Lanka · United Kingdom · England · Ben Duckett · Harry Brook · Joe Root · Jos Buttler · Kamindu Mendis · Kusal Mendis · Pawan Rathnayake · Tom Banton · Will Jacks
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