England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England
Finished
, August 21, 2024
England
ENG
358/10 (85.3) & 205/5 (57.2)
Sri Lanka
SL
236/10 (74) & 326/10 (89.3)
ENG won by 5 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Joe Root *621282048.44
Chris Woakes8181044.44
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Prabath Jayasuriya *25.249823.87
Milan Rathnayake1203112.58
Current Partnership: 22 run (6.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Jamie Smith 39 (48) | Fall of Wicket: 183/5 (50.4 ov)
CRR: 3.58 | Last Ten Overs: 34/1 3.40
Recent: 4·1····1·211···1··

Live Blog

14:15 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 5.4

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, No run

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5.4
Ben Duckett c K Mendis b A Fernando 11 (14) Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, c K Mendis b A Fernando, Caught out !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ben Duckett.
14:13 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 5.3

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, No run

0
5.3
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
14:12 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 5.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

1
5.2
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and plays cut off an off cutter delivers at a back of length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
14:12 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 5.1

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
5.1
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
03:28 UTC
17 Dec 2025
End of over 5 (12 runs)
England 33/0
14:11 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 4.6

ENG vs SL Live Score – Prabath Jayasuriya to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

1
4.6
Prabath Jayasuriya to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
14:10 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 4.5

ENG vs SL Live Score – Prabath Jayasuriya to Dan Lawrence, Six

6
4.5
Prabath Jayasuriya to Dan Lawrence, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the leg stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
14:09 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 4.4

ENG vs SL Live Score – Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, 1 run

1
4.4
Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
14:08 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 4.3

ENG vs SL Live Score – Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, No run

0
4.3
Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
14:08 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 4.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, Four

4
4.2
Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
14:08 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 4.1

ENG vs SL Live Score – Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, No run

0
4.1
Prabath Jayasuriya to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
03:28 UTC
17 Dec 2025
End of over 4 (3 runs)
England 21/0
14:06 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 3.6

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
3.6
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
14:05 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 3.5

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 2 runs

2
3.5
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 2 runs, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
14:04 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 3.4

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
3.4
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
14:04 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 3.3

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run

1
3.3
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off cutter delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
14:03 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 3.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, No run

0
3.2
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Ben Duckett hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
14:02 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 3.1

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, No run

0
3.1
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot ball !! leg cutter, good length, on the stumps, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
03:28 UTC
17 Dec 2025
End of over 3 (8 runs)
England 18/0
14:01 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 2.6

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
2.6
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
14:00 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 2.5

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
2.5
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Vishwa Fernando bowls a sharp delivery, and Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
13:59 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 2.4

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, Four

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2.4
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, Four, Four !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump. Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
13:58 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 2.3

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run

1
2.3
Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease to take off cutter of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
13:58 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 2.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 2 runs

2
2.2
Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
13:57 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 2.1

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

1
2.1
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
03:28 UTC
17 Dec 2025
End of over 2 (1 runs)
England 10/0
13:56 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 1.6

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, No run

0
1.6
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, and Ben Duckett hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
13:55 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 1.5

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

1
1.5
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
13:54 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 1.4

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
1.4
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
13:53 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 1.3

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
1.3
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Dan Lawrence hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
13:53 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 1.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
1.2
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, and Dan Lawrence hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
13:52 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 1.1

ENG vs SL Live Score – Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
1.1
Asitha Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando sends down a sharp delivery, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
03:28 UTC
17 Dec 2025
End of over 1 (9 runs)
England 9/0
13:53 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.6

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

1lb
0.6
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 leg bye, Dan Lawrence goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
13:49 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.5

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
0.5
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and slash inside out shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
13:48 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.4

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, No run

0
0.4
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, no run, Dot Ball !! off cutter, back of length, on the off stump, and Dan Lawrence hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
13:47 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.3

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run

1
0.3
Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
13:46 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, Wide

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0.2
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger, good length, That sails wide of the off stump, Dan Lawrence left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.
13:47 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.2

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run

1
0.2
Vishwa Fernando to Dan Lawrence, 1 run, Dan Lawrence hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
13:45 UTC
24 Aug 2024
Ov 0.1

ENG vs SL Live Score – Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run

1
0.1
Vishwa Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

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Match Info

SeriesSri Lanka tour of England
Match1st Test
FormatTest
Date & Time21 Aug 2024, Wed, 3:30 PM
VenueOld Trafford, Manchester, England
TossSri Lanka elected to bat
UmpiresJoel Wilson, Paul Reiffel, Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand, TV)
Match RefereeDavid Boon

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Pitch & Weather Statistics

Weather
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🌡️ —💧 — (Humidity)🧭 — Wind Speed
Pitch Condition
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🪄 Bat: Average🏃 Pace: Average🌀 Spin: Average

Team Comparison (Last 10 matches)

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Team Comparison (Batting & Bowling, last 10)

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England Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Joe Root

ENG . Bat

375 Runs

6 Inns
2

Jamie Smith

ENG . Wk

280 Runs

6 Inns
3

Kamindu Mendis

SL . All

267 Runs

5 Inns
4

Pathum Nissanka

SL . Bat

217 Runs

4 Inns
5

Dhananjaya de Silva

SL . All

204 Runs

5 Inns
6

Ollie Pope

ENG . Wk

191 Runs

6 Inns
7

Ben Duckett

ENG . Bat

186 Runs

6 Inns
8

Harry Brook

ENG . Bat

180 Runs

6 Inns
9

Dinesh Chandimal

SL . Wk

177 Runs

5 Inns
10

Gus Atkinson

ENG . Bowl

158 Runs

5 Inns

Sri Lanka Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Joe Root

ENG . Bat

375 Runs

6 Inns
2

Jamie Smith

ENG . Wk

280 Runs

6 Inns
3

Kamindu Mendis

SL . All

267 Runs

5 Inns
4

Pathum Nissanka

SL . Bat

217 Runs

4 Inns
5

Dhananjaya de Silva

SL . All

204 Runs

5 Inns
6

Ollie Pope

ENG . Wk

191 Runs

6 Inns
7

Ben Duckett

ENG . Bat

186 Runs

6 Inns
8

Harry Brook

ENG . Bat

180 Runs

6 Inns
9

Dinesh Chandimal

SL . Wk

177 Runs

5 Inns
10

Gus Atkinson

ENG . Bowl

158 Runs

5 Inns

Team Squads

England Squad

WKBATBOWLALL
Ben Duckett
Ollie Pope
Jamie Smith
Jordan Cox		Dan Lawrence
Joe Root
Harry Brook		Gus Atkinson
Matthew Potts
Mark Wood
Shoaib Bashir
Olly Stone		Chris Woakes
Ben Stokes
Harry Singh

Sri Lanka Squad

WKBATBOWLALL
Nishan Madushka
Kusal Mendis
Dinesh Chandimal
Sadeera Samarawickrama		Dimuth Karunaratne
Angelo Mathews
Kamindu Mendis
Pathum Nissanka		Prabath Jayasuriya
Asitha Fernando
Vishwa Fernando
Milan Rathnayake
Lahiru Kumara
Kasun Rajitha
Nisala Tharaka
Jeffrey Vandersay		Dhananjaya de Silva
Ramesh Mendis

Match FAQs

What time does ENG vs SL start?
Start time (around toss): 21 Aug 2024, Wed, 3:30 PM.
What is the venue and pitch report?
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England. Pitch: Batting-friendly with a hint of early seam.. In T20s, a par score is around —.
Where can I get live score and commentary?
Right on this page — real-time Live Score, Ball-by-Ball commentary, and a Live Blog with auto-refresh.
Match Details
Date
2024-08-21 15:30 PM
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
Toss
Sri Lanka elected to bat
Umpires
  • Joel Wilson
  • Paul Reiffel
Tv Umpires
  • Chris Gaffaney
Match Referee
  • David Boon

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