Sri Lanka vs England T20 World Cup Semi-Final

An emotional Wanindu Hasaranga praised his team's fighting spirit after the thrilling 4-wicket victory. "The way we came back after losing early wickets shows the character of this team. Angelo and Sadeera's partnership was crucial, and Asalanka finished it brilliantly," said the captain. Sri Lanka will face either India or Australia in the final on Sunday. This victory marks Sri Lanka's return to the summit of T20 cricket after years of rebuilding.

Charith Asalanka (22* off 11 balls) played a brilliant cameo to take Sri Lanka home with 2 balls to spare. The left-hander hit the winning runs with a six over long-on off Sam Curran. Sadeera Samarawickrama remained unbeaten on 38, anchoring the chase perfectly. Sri Lanka finished on 146/4, reaching their first T20 World Cup final since 2014. Scenes of absolute jubilation among the Sri Lankan players and fans.

Just when it seemed Sri Lanka were cruising, Angelo Mathews fell for a well-made 41, caught at long-on trying to accelerate. Samarawickrama (34*) is still there but the pressure is building. Charith Asalanka has joined him and hit a boundary off his first ball. England have pulled things back with tight bowling from Archer and Wood. Game hanging in the balance at 115/4

Veteran Angelo Mathews (35*) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (28*) have resurrected Sri Lanka's chase with a crucial 64-run partnership for the 4th wicket. The experienced Mathews has been the aggressor, hitting three boundaries off Moeen Ali's over. With 57 needed from 48 balls, Sri Lanka are firmly in control. The duo has milked the spinners well and punished anything loose.

Sri Lanka's chase got off to a rocky start losing both openers cheaply. Pathum Nissanka (8) fell to Jofra Archer while Kusal Mendis (12) was caught at slip off Mark Wood. Angelo Mathews and Sadeera Samarawickrama are at the crease trying to steady the ship. England's pace attack is breathing fire with extra bounce troubling the Sri Lankan batsmen.

Captain Hasaranga produced a match-winning spell of 4/23 in his four overs, including the crucial wickets of Phil Salt (45) and Liam Livingstone (22). England collapsed from 89/2 to 125/7 before late hitting from Sam Curran (18*) took them to 145/8. The Sri Lankan spinners dominated the middle overs on a pitch that offered turn and grip. Target of 146 looks very achievable for the Lions.

England got off to a steady start but lost Jos Buttler early to a brilliant catch by Kusal Mendis off Matheesha Pathirana's bowling. Phil Salt (28*) and Moeen Ali (15*) are rebuilding the innings. Sri Lankan bowlers have been disciplined with their lines, especially the young fast bowler Pathirana who troubled the English batsmen with his pace variations.

Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has won the toss and decided to bowl first against England at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The pitch looks good for batting with some help for spinners later. Sri Lanka goes in with three spinners while England has opted for an extra pace bowler. Massive crowd support for both teams with thousands of Sri Lankan fans making the trip to the Caribbean.