England's bowlers set up big win before Jos Buttler seals 1-0 series lead
Sri Lanka never really got to grips with the variation and control of the England attack
23/06Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of England at Cardiff, Jun 23 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
129/7 -
![England]( "England")
130/2 (17.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
23/06Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of England at Cardiff, Jun 23 2021
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
129/7 -
![England]( "England")
130/2 (17.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
England add element of intrigue to victory with use of Adil Rashid
After opening the bowling in India, Rashid held back until 12th over as Morgan looks for flexibility
Eoin Morgan defends rest-and-rotation policy ahead of T20Is against Sri Lanka
Captain says England 'can't play players until they fall over' in 'unbelievably busy' schedule
Jofra Archer's absence tests England's seam-bowling bench strength with eye on T20 World Cup
Recalled David Willey and Chris Woakes can stake long-term case with new-ball wickets
Perera presses on Sri Lanka's 'fearless' brand of cricket again, before England T20Is
"If we keep playing with the same attitude, day by day, the results will eventually come"
Umpire Sue Redfern to become first woman to officiate in an England men's home international
Redfern appointed as fourth umpire for opening T20I between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff
Preview
Sri Lanka look to close the gap on England in T20I series
Back-to-back Cardiff matches a stern test of leadership and a gauge of where SL are as a T20 side