T20 World Cup 2021: Cricket fraternity reacts as England get closer to semi-final spot with 26-run win over Sri Lanka

England came closer to qualifying for the T20 World Cup semi-final.

By Salman Anjum - 01 Nov, 2021

England registered their fourth successive victory in the ongoing T20 World Cup as they defeated Sri Lanka by runs at Sharjah on Monday (November 1).

Asked to bat first, England piled up 163/4 in their allotted 20 overs on the back of Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 101 off 67 balls (6 fours and 6 sixes). Skipper Eoin Morgan also played a handy knock of 36-ball 40.

Wanindu Hasaranga was the stand-out bowler for Sri Lanka, claiming three wickets by conceding 21 runs in his four overs.

Defending the total, England bundled out Sri Lanka for 137 in 19 overs. Adil Rashid (2-19), Moeen Ali (2-15), and Chris Jordan (2-24) starred with the ball, claiming two wickets each.

Hasaranga shined with the bat for Sri Lanka as well, scoring 34 off 21 balls. Besides him, no one from the Sri Lankan line-up managed to touch the 3-run mark.

With this victory, England came closer to securing their place in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021.

Cricket experts on Twitter lauded Eoin Morgan and company for their another impressive victory.

Check out the reactions:

Superb performance by England. Reached a very competitive score despite early setbacks, scuttled Sri Lanka’s victory bid with flurry of wickets with excellent bowling and fielding, showed that match could be won despite losing toss with right focus and unsparing effort
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 1, 2021

Ball was getting wet with the dew,lost one bowler with an injury. England still winning the game. Team to beat in this World Cup #England
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2021

Lovely spell Cj
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) November 1, 2021

Terrific stuff from @ECB_cricket. Batted when the pitch was tricky, and bowled with a wet ball. Held nerve at the end and got the job done ????????
PS: Why bother about the toss when you have Jos! #EngvSL #T20WorldCup
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 1, 2021

Magnificent Buttler, Morgan, excellent England. Bat 2nd/Bat 1st. #T20WorldCup21
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) November 1, 2021

England put under pressure for the first time today .. Responded brilliantly with the Bat & once again the fielding .. Morgan’s captaincy high high class .. All England fielders have been at my fielding academy … #T20WorldCup ????
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 1, 2021

England showing tosses dont win cricket matches. This is a serious unit. And in 2015 they were poor. Introspection happened. Correctives in place. Now they are a fearless unit. Lessons to be learnt.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 1, 2021

You cannot help but marvel at how Morgan has handled his bowlers today. And they have responded. This was a very tricky game.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 1, 2021

@josbuttler what an innings on a Sharjah pitch #ECB England great performance once again top contenders #T20WorldCup
— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) November 1, 2021

What a performance by @josbuttler for #England ! Morgan once again showing in T20 a great captain can handle pressure better than others. #SLvENG #ENGvSL
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) November 1, 2021

Congratulations to @englandcricket for a great win and Qualifying for the semis.What a knock! what a ????by @josbuttler A little slow at the start but smashing at the end.#england #ENGvSL #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/IReZwT85XM
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) November 1, 2021

What a victory @englandcricket Outstanding batting @josbuttler Just in loved with his batting Congratulations for an Amazing ???? Brilliant efforts.
Hard luck @OfficialSLC #ENGvSL #WCT20
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) November 1, 2021

By Salman Anjum - 01 Nov, 2021

T20 World Cup 2021: Cricket fraternity reacts as England get closer to semi-final spot with 26-run win over Sri Lanka

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