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Shanaka Blames 'Bad Play' for Sri Lanka's 51-Run Defeat to England in T20 World Cup

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News18•22-02-2026, 19:45

Shanaka Blames 'Bad Play' for Sri Lanka's 51-Run Defeat to England in T20 World Cup

•England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their Super Eights opener at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
•Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka expressed disappointment, stating the team "played badly" despite bowlers restricting England to an under-par total.
•Shanaka broke the record for most T20I sixes for Sri Lanka, surpassing Kusal Mendis with his 30-run knock.
•England posted 146/9, led by Phil Salt's 62; Dunith Wellalage took three wickets for Sri Lanka.
•Sri Lanka was bundled out for 95, losing five wickets in the powerplay, with Shanaka acknowledging it was "one bad game" in the World Cup.

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