England's title defence suffers another crushing blow as Sri Lanka coast to victory
Jos Buttler and his team are not out of the tournament yet, but it is hard to see them recovering
26/10Result
25th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru, Oct 26 2023
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![England]( "England")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
160/2 (25.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
26/10Result
25th Match (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Bengaluru, Oct 26 2023
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![England]( "England")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
160/2 (25.4/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Kumara goes from back-up to frontman
The Sri Lanka quick stuck to his strengths against England and, for a change, got the rewards he so deserved
Peak Sri Lanka too sharp for England on Mathews' magical return
In conditions best-suited to the defending champions, Sri Lanka were so switched on it did not matter
It takes one day, but England don't have the time right now
ODIs aren't a priority for England at the moment, and that's been reflected in their poor show at the World Cup so far
England's lurching between attack and defence leaves them in no man's land
With a match against runaway leaders India looming, perhaps the worst is yet to come for England
Are defending champions England out of the World Cup?
And are table-toppers India in the semis yet? The answer to both: not quite!
Buttler: 'I've not been able to lead with my own performances'
Buttler says England's World Cup campaign has been "a huge disappointment" and said it's a shock to everyone in their set-up
England all but resigned to World Cup exit - Mott
"Realistically, we're in bit of trouble, for sure," says head coach after heavy defeat to Sri Lanka
Moeen: 'If we're going out, we're going out with a bang'
England vice-captain says the team has been "overthinking" during this World Cup, instead of playing the "entertaining" brand of cricket they're known for
'Keep calm and do the right thing' - Mathews is back and raring to go
Mathews hadn't been around ODI cricket much of late, but was keeping himself ready for exactly the sort of opportunity that has now come his way
Cricket, climate and carbon footprint
The air quality in Delhi and Mumbai was far from ideal. But is cricket serious about its role in tackling the climate crisis?
World Cup's the (toughest) stage for accidental captain Kusal Mendis
The next two weeks could define the Sri Lanka captain's growth trajectory in a role he has no option but to grow into
ODI World Cup digest: Stunning Maxwell demolishes Netherlands; England try to get off the canvas
The Australia allrounder sets a new World Cup record in a crushing performance while two struggling teams meet in Bengaluru
Preview
Cornered lions England and Sri Lanka aim for miraculous resurrection
Both teams are near the point of no return, with two points each from four games
