England defeated Sri Lanka by DLS method in a rain-affected 1st T20I at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Despite getting off to a solid start, the hosts' middle order collapsed as Sam Curran bagged a hat-trick to restrict them to 133. Phil Salt led the chase for England, scoring 46 off 35 as the visitors managed to score 125 before rain stopped play, scoring 2 runs more than the DLS par score. Watch all the highlights from the 1st T20 of England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026, only on Sony LIV.