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Sri Lanka spinners turn the screw to defeat England in 1st ODI

January 22, 2026

Mendis was on 92 at the start of the final over and watched from the non-striker's end as Wellalage stole the limelight, launching three fours and a six in a blistering 25 not out from 12 balls as the last over bowled by Overton yielded 23.

Sri Lanka's spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory

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Mendis was on 92 at the start of the final over and watched from the non-striker's end as Wellalage stole the limelight, launching three fours and a six in a blistering 25 not out from 12 balls as the last over bowled by Overton yielded 23.

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Sri Lanka spinners turn the screw to defeat England in 1st ODI

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Sri Lanka spinners turn the screw to defeat England in 1st ODI

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