Salt, Jacks crush sorry Sri Lanka in vital win for England: T20 World Cup S8 No 42 ...

England posted 146/9 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka national cricket team in their Super 8 clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Phil Salt top-scored with 62 off 40 balls, holding the innings together on a surface where timing was difficult, while the rest of the batting line-up struggled to build substantial partnerships.

In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95 in 16.4 overs, handing England a comprehensive 51-run victory. England’s bowlers dominated throughout, striking regularly and never allowing the chase to settle, sealing an important win that significantly boosts their semifinal hopes.

England 146-9 (20 overs): Salt 62 (40), Jacks 21 (14); Wellalage 3-26 vs Sri Lanka 95 (16.4 overs): Shanaka 30 (24); Jacks 3-22

Feb 2026.