England Collapse, Sri Lanka Spinners Seal Thrilling 19-Run ODI Victory

• Sri Lanka defeated England by 19 runs in the first ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
• England, chasing 272, were cruising at 129-1 before a dramatic batting collapse.
• Sri Lankan spinners, led by Jeffrey Vandersay and Dhananjaya de Silva, exploited the turning pitch.
• Kusal Mendis' 92 and Dunith Wellalage's late cameo of 25* helped Sri Lanka post 271-6.
• Jamie Overton's quickfire 34 off 17 balls provided late drama but wasn't enough for England.

Why It Matters: Sri Lanka's spin attack and crucial late runs secured a hard-fought victory over England in the 1st ODI.