England on brink of World Cup exit after heavy loss to Sri Lanka – as it happened

England lost for the fourth time in five matches as Sri Lanka strolled to an eight-wicket win

Read Simon Burnton’s match report from Bengaluru

Right, here we go. Madushanka to Bairstow, mind the gap between bat and pad.

In 2019 and 2022, England’s charge to World Cup glory started with a riotous opening partnership. The fit-again Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow added 160 in 22.1 overs against India at Edgbaston; Jos Buttler and Alex Hales belted 81 in 10.2 overs against New Zealand last year.

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