Sri Lanka Snatch Thrilling Victory from England in Final Over of ODI Series Opener

• Sri Lanka defeated England by 19 runs in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
• England, chasing 272, needed 20 runs off the final over with their last wicket remaining.
• Pramod Madushan dismissed Jamie Overton on the first ball of the last over to seal the win for Sri Lanka.
• Joe Root and Ben Duckett built a strong partnership, but England's batting collapsed after their dismissals.
• Sri Lankan spinners, particularly Dhananjaya de Silva and Jeffrey Vandersay, played a crucial role in restricting England.

Why It Matters: Sri Lanka secured a dramatic last-over victory against England, thanks to disciplined bowling and fielding.