Thisara, Malinga script Sri Lanka win
The world champions, Sri Lanka, began their T20 life without Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara by securing a nine-run victory at The Oval
20/05Result
Only T20I (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at London, May 20 2014
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
183/7 -
![England]( "England")
174/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
20/05Result
Only T20I (D/N), Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland at London, May 20 2014
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
183/7 -
![England]( "England")
174/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
SL future glows brighter in victory
Encouraging innings from Kithuruwan Vithanage and Lahiru Thirimanne suggested Sri Lanka can handle the Jayawardene-Sangakkara succession issue
Gurney gets himself off the mark
ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from The Oval
Carberry clanger highlights England muddle
A crucial dropped catch by Michael Carberry was just one example of England expecting things from players that they do not do a county level
Rising Sri Lanka continue to defy turbulence
Reputation and regeneration will again be key themes for Sri Lanka as they seek to build towards the 2015 World Cup
Preview
England ready to repay fans - Morgan
England's summer begins in earnest with a T20 against world champions Sri Lanka before five one-day internationals and two Tests ahead of the visit of India
World champion test for England
ESPNcricinfo previews the T20 between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval
KP's successor?
32
Alex Hales equalled Kevin Pietersen's record for the fastest to 1000 T20 runs - in 32 innings
