“You think you know the England vs Sri Lanka rivalry?
Think again! 😱
Here are 5 shocking facts from their ODI history!”
FACT 1:
Their first-ever ODI was played in 1982 — and Sri Lanka shocked England by winning by just 3 runs! 😳
FACT 2:
At the 2007 World Cup, England and Sri Lanka produced an absolute thriller — Sri Lanka won by just 2 runs! 🔥
FACT 3:
In 2016, England’s Jason Roy smashed a stunning 162 runs against Sri Lanka — one of the most memorable innings in this rivalry! 💥
FACT 4:
Sri Lanka once destroyed England’s bowling attack with 366 runs for 6 wickets in 2018! 😱
FACT 5:
In 2026, England hit 357 for 3 against Sri Lanka in Colombo — their highest ODI total against Sri Lanka! 🚀
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