Welcome back... England managed to score more than 100 runs in the last 10 overs. That has given them a very good score. Can Anderson and Co. restrict the Sri Lankan batsmen? Thirimanne and Dilshan are out in the centre. Anderson with the new ball. He has a couple of slips to assist him...

Not much to be said about the Sri Lankan bowling. Lakmal was unlucky as there were a couple of catches were dropped off his bowling in his second over. Malinga still doesn't look like his old self. Herath was used sparingly, Mathews and Dilshan were economical and were the best bowlers on display for Sri Lanka. The fielding at the start of the innings was very poor, they dropped as many as three catches. Nonetheless, it is now upto their batsmen to chase this down. Can they register their third consecutive win? Or will England win their second game of the World Cup? Join us in a short while to find out....

However, Root kept the scoreboard ticking at one end. He knocked the ball around and pounced on anything that was loose. Once he got to his 4th ODI hundred, he changed gears and thrashed Thisara Perera - carving him for 18 runs in his 8th over. In the process, he became the youngest England player to score a World Cup ton. Buttler and Taylor played crucial cameos at the end to propel the score past the 300-mark. It is the second successive time England have scored more than 300.

Ian Bell provided England a quick start. He took a particular liking to Lakmal as he smashed him for three boundaries in his second over. Mathews and Dilshan then put the brakes on the free-flowing runs and even managed to scalp the wickets of Moeen Ali and Gary Ballance. Bell fell after adding 30 runs with Root. Morgan looked good but he also threw away the start he got.

49.6 - Dilshan to Buttler, FOUR, flighted delivery from Dilshan, Buttler backs away and heaves it to the wide long-on fence, England finish with 309, 22 runs came off the last over. 106 runs came off the last 10 overs and going into lunch, England will definitely be very happy with this score

49.5 - Dilshan to Buttler, 2 runs, floated up outside off, Buttler drives it to long-off and hares back for the second, the throw comes in at non-striker's end and Woakes was diving to get back, Dilshan didn't collect the ball properly and Woakes survives

49.5 - Lakmal to Buttler, no ball, ohh dear! Lakmal has got his second warning for the beamer and he's off, Buttler had to get out of the way, he takes evasive action and falls down on the ground, did well to get away and it is another no-ball as well, Dilshan will bowl the final 2 balls

49.4 - Lakmal to Buttler, SIX, too good! Marginally overpitching outside off, Buttler leans forward and lofts it over the deep extra cover fence for a maximum, there was not much elevation on that one but the ball just cleared the rope easily

49.3 - Lakmal to Buttler, no run, yorker outside off, Buttler jams it out back to the bowler, who under-arms the throw at the non-striker's end, Woakes would have been out had that hit

49.2 - Lakmal to Buttler, no run, lower full toss wide outside off, Buttler shuffled across and the ball went under his bat, maybe, that's the reason why it was not called a wide

49.1 - Lakmal to Buttler, FOUR, consecutive boundaries for Lakmal, it was full and outside off, Buttler drills the drive past the bowler and the fielder at mid-off had no time to run to his left and stop that, the ball runs away to the fence

49.1 - Lakmal to Buttler, no ball, FOUR, that's a freebie from Buttler, it was a high full toss above the waist, Buttler pulls it behidn square and the ball runs away to the fence, poor ball from Lakmal, the umpire gives him a warning as well

Lakmal will bowl the last over of the innings. Can England get to 300? Let's find out. Long-on is being brought inside the circle and cover is in the deep

48.6 - T Perera to Woakes, FOUR, to deep backward point

48.6 - T Perera to Woakes, FOUR, that would have been a wide had Woakes left it alone, but he goes right after it and slices the drive over backward point, the ball runs away to the fence, the fielder at third man had no chance of cutting that off

Thisara Perera [8.0-0-51-1] is back into the attack

48.5 - Herath to Buttler, 1 run, dropped! Herath's finger is bleeding as well, that must be hurting a lot, Buttler backs away and was looking to go inside-out, but Herath follows him, Buttler drills it back uppishly back at the bowler, who couldn't get out of the way as well, the ball his his finger and he can't continue, he has gone off the field to receive some treatment, Perera will finish the over

48.4 - Herath to Woakes, 1 run, gives the charge and converts this fullish delivery into a full toss, he helps it away to cover for a single

48.3 - Herath to Woakes, no run, slower and down leg, Woakes was moving away to try and work it through the on-side, but can't connect and wears it on the pad

48.2 - Herath to Buttler, 1 run, gives the charge and almost yorks himself, but manages to drill it down to long-off for a single

48.1 - Herath to Woakes, 1 run, tossed up around off, Woakes backs away and drives it inside out towards widish long-off for a single

47.6 - Malinga to Woakes, 1 run, slow and low full toss on middle and leg, Buttler gets under it and works it to deep mid-wicket, he will keep the strike

47.5 - Malinga to Buttler, 1 run, another full delivery outside off, Buttler drives it to deep extra cover for a single

47.4 - Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, super shot by Buttler! It was the yorker outside off, Buttler squeezes it out past backward point and the ball runs away to the fence in no time

47.3 - Malinga to Woakes, 1 run, slower ball on a good length, Woakes waits for it inside the crease, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to third man

47.2 - Malinga to Buttler, 1 run, full outside off once again, Buttler drives it to deep extra cover, but this time he can only get a single

47.1 - Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, great placement from Buttler, it was full and outside off, Buttler just leans forward and creams the drive to the fence, splitting the fielder at sweeper and deep extra cover

46.6 - Herath to Buttler, 1 run, another quicker one from Herath, Buttler drives it to extra cover for a single, just 3 runs came off that over

46.5 - Herath to Woakes, 1 run, flow full toss outside off, Woakes drives it past a diving cover, the batsmen take a single

46.4 - Herath to Woakes, no run, quicker on the stumps, Woakes defends it to the right of the bowler

Chris Woakes, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.3 - Herath to J Root, out Lbw!! An amazing innings from Root comes to an end. It was the arm-ball from Herath, Root went for the reverse sweep, but failed to connect. The ball hit him in line with middle and leg, Herath was pleading for the lbw decision and the the umpire obliged by raising his finger. He walks off to a big applause, raises his bat to the crowd. J Root lbw b Herath 121(108) [4s-14 6s-2]

Herath to J Root, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Root has been given out lbw. He has decided to review the decision. He didn't get the inside edge, the ball flicks the pad. That looks out to me. Hawk-Eye shows that the ball was clipping leg and the onfield decision is upheld

46.2 - Herath to J Root, no run, drags it short this time, Root pulls it to mid-wicket

46.1 - Herath to Buttler, 1 run, employs the reverse sweep this time and gets it to the right of backward point, where Jayawardene does very well to dive and make half a stop, the batsmen can only take a single there

Rangana Herath [4.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack

45.6 - Malinga to Buttler, 1 run, full outside off, Buttler drills the drive to sweeper cover and he will keep the strike

45.5 - Malinga to Buttler, FOUR, Buttler replies in style! It was another short one from Malinga and around off, Buttler pulls it behind square and the ball runs away to the fence

We are ready to resume...

45.4 - Malinga to Buttler, no run, ohh that's pinged Buttler on the grille! It was a good short ball from Malinga, Buttler ws surprised by it, he looks to fend it away but misses, that must have hurt a little as it hit the grille area around the ear, the umpires and Sri Lankan players around him check whether he is okay or not, he takes off his helmet and is taking his time to get himself together

Jos Buttler, right handed bat, comes to the crease

45.3 - Malinga to James Taylor, out Caught by Dilshan!! Taylor perishes for the cause. It was the wide yorker from Malinga, Taylor tries to squeeze it out over the fielder at backward point, but can't get the elevation. He slices it straight to the man at backward point. Taylor and Root punch gloves as he walks off, Root also pats him on the helmet. James Taylor c Dilshan b Malinga 25(26) [4s-1 6s-1]

Malinga to James Taylor, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

45.2 - Malinga to J Root, 1 run, full and outside off, Root clears his front leg and lofts it inside-out over cover, but there's protection in the deep and it will only be a single

45.1 - Malinga to James Taylor, 1 run, Taylor gives the charge and converts this full delivery into a full toss, helps it down to mid-off for a quick single

Lasith Malinga [8.0-0-44-0] is back into the attack

44.6 - T Perera to J Root, FOUR, comes back over the wicket but still goes for a boundary to end the over, Perera has been taken to the cleaners here, it was full and outside off, Root gives the charge and goes for the drive, gets an outside edge that runs away down to the third man fence, Sanga moved to his right but had no chance of catching that, 25 runs came off that over

44.5 - T Perera to J Root, FOUR, bangs this one short and Root latches onto it in a flash, he pulls it to the cow corner fence for another boundary

44.4 - T Perera to J Root, SIX, this time it carries over the fence, it was full from Perera, Root changes his stance once again and scoops it over the third man fence for a six, this is great batting from Root

44.3 - T Perera to J Root, FOUR, changes his stance and reverse hits the ball, places it to perfection, splitting backward point and short third man

44.2 - T Perera to James Taylor, 1 run, comes round the wicket and bowls this full and on middle and leg, Taylor works it through mid-wicket for a single

44.1 - T Perera to James Taylor, SIX, what a shot! Sweet sound off the bat as well, Taylor gives the charge and Perera drops it short, Taylor still muscles the pull over the deep mid-wicket fence

Thisara Perera [7.0-0-26-1] is back into the attack

43.6 - Mathews to J Root, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, Root edges the cut to third man and comes back for the second run

43.5 - Mathews to J Root, FOUR, 4th ODI hundred for Root, he becomes the youngest English batsman to score a century in World Cups, it was shortish and outside off, Root cuts it to the sweeper cover fence, the fielder from cover gives chase, but the ball beats him to the fence. Root had dropped his bat at the non-striker's end, but had his arms up in joy. He takes off his helmet and then soaks in the applause by raising his helmet

43.4 - Mathews to J Root, no run, length ball a little wide outside off, Root looks to drive, but gets beaten

43.3 - Mathews to J Root, SIX, length ball from Mathews, Root slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence

43.2 - Mathews to James Taylor, 1 run, run-out chance missed! It was slower and around off, Taylor just wrists it towards mid-on and sets off, Jayawrdene from mid-wicket moves to his left, picks it up and fires in the throw at the non-striker's end, Taylor dives and takes Mathews with him, the ball hit Taylor's helmet as well, a direct-hit would have caught him short

43.1 - Mathews to James Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Taylor comes down the track and pushing it towards point

42.6 - Malinga to J Root, FOUR, I spoke too soon as the last ball goes for a boundary, it was full outside off, Root backs away and squeezes out the drive towards the squarish third man region, the third man fielder was a lot finer, he runs to his right but the ball beats him to the fence

42.5 - Malinga to J Root, no run, this is turning out to be a great over, it was full and outside off, Root opens the face of the bat and drives, but picks out point

42.4 - Malinga to J Root, no run, fuller and around off, Root backs away a touch, mistimes the drive towards mid-off, it went on the bounce to the fielder

42.3 - Malinga to J Root, no run, full toss well outside off, Root flashes at it after backing away, but can't connect and Malinga gets away with it

42.2 - Malinga to J Root, no run, on a good length and around off, Root makes room bunts it to short cover

42.1 - Malinga to James Taylor, 1 run, short and on leg, Taylor moves across and pulls it to fine leg, he rolled his wrists over it to send it along the ground

Lasith Malinga [7.0-0-39-0] is back into the attack

41.6 - Mathews to James Taylor, 1 run, short and slightly wide outside off, Taylor cuts it to third man and he will keep the strike

41.5 - Mathews to J Root, 1 run, gives the charge this time and wrists this length ball just outside off to long-on

41.4 - Mathews to James Taylor, 1 run, slightly back of a length and outside off, Taylor stays back and cuts, the ball goes fine towards third man and the batsmen take a single

41.3 - Mathews to James Taylor, no run, goes right across to this length delivery outside off, but ends up pushing it back to the bowler

41.2 - Mathews to J Root, 1 run, length delivery angling in on the stumps, Root bunts it down to long-on for a single

41.1 - Mathews to James Taylor, 1 run, bowls this one well outside off and was short in length, Taylor cuts and the ball goes on the bounce to third man

Angelo Mathews [8.0-1-25-1] is back into the attack

40.6 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, premeditated by Root, he was shuffling across and was looking to scoop it over short fine, but Lakmal bowls it outside off, Root then tries to guide it down to third man, but can't connect

40.5 - Lakmal to J Root, 2 runs, short and on the stumps, Root backs away just a touch and pulls it to deep mid-wicket, the fielder there runs to his left and stops the ball, the batsmen take two

40.4 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, short of length on off, Root knocks it to mid-wicket

40.3 - Lakmal to J Root, FOUR, pitched up just outside off, Root uses the depth of the crease and drills it to deep extra cover, no chance for cover or sweeper cover. It was hit with immense power

40.2 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, slower ball around off, Root guides it to backward point and calls "wait" for the single

40.1 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, not all that short, Root goes back and mistimes the pull to short mid-wicket

The batting powerplay produced 42/0 for England.

Jamie from the ground tells us, “Just had a walk around the stadium, both outside and around the top tier. Not a large crowd in but there’s plenty of activity down below. The more active ones are doing their bit to try and get a fun mood up - and barring one failed attempt at a Mexican Wave, they are doing alright.”

39.6 - Malinga to James Taylor, no run, too full and on off, Taylor flicks picks out short mid-wicket

39.5 - Malinga to J Root, 1 run, back of a length on the fourth stump, Root runs it to third man with an angled bat

39.4 - Malinga to J Root, 2 runs, Malinga is not getting his length right, drops it short and offers plenty of room, Root slaps it in front of square, the pair come back for the second. Root was made to hurry by Chandimal, but he made it quite easily

39.3 - Malinga to James Taylor, 1 run, back of a length around off, Taylor glides it off the face of the bat to third man

39.2 - Malinga to J Root, 1 run, back of a length just outside off, Root cuts it to sweeper cover

39.1 - Malinga to J Root, FOUR, another edge and another four! Shortish and outside off, Root throws his bat at it, gets an under edge that runs away fine, no chance for the fielder in the deep

38.6 - Lakmal to James Taylor, FOUR, streaky! But England will take that. Low full toss just outside off, Taylor goes hard at that, the ball takes the edge and runs away to the third man fence

38.5 - Lakmal to J Root, leg byes, 1 run, Lakmal gets away with a nice juicy full toss, Root misses the heave across the line, is struck above the knee roll. The ball rolls towards point and the duo scamper across for a brisk single. Root had to dive in as the throw was at his end. He was safe though. Sri Lanka reviewed it. Lakmal's front foot is fine. No inside edge and the impact was outside leg. It was a shocking review from Sri Lanka

38.4 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, can't beat the man at mid-wicket, leans forward and works it straight to the fielder

38.3 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, too full and on off, Root digs it out to mid-on

38.2 - Lakmal to James Taylor, 1 run, shortish and on the stumps, Taylor pulls it behind square leg for a single

38.1 - Lakmal to James Taylor, no run, starts with a slower one, Taylor watches it well and knocks it to short mid-wicket

Suranga Lakmal [5.0-0-44-1] is back into the attack

37.6 - Malinga to James Taylor, 1 run, slower delivery on off, Taylor wrists it to mid-on for a sharp single

37.5 - Malinga to James Taylor, no run, yorker down leg, Taylor could have left it alone, instead he jams it to short mid-wicket

37.5 - Malinga to James Taylor, wide, slips the slower one down leg, Taylor can't lay bat on that, wided by umpire Tucker

37.4 - Malinga to J Root, 1 run, too full and on off, Root squeezes it out to mid-on, scampers across for a quick single

37.3 - Malinga to J Root, FOUR, digs it in mid-way down the wicket, it sat up nicely for Root, who swivels on the back foot and pulls it behind square, no chance for deep square to stop the ball reaching the fence

37.2 - Malinga to James Taylor, 1 run, full and on the pads, Taylor leans forward and flicks it to deep square leg

37.1 - Malinga to J Root, 1 run, back of a length just outside off, Root punches it to sweeper cover

Lasith Malinga [5.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack

36.6 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, too straight, on middle and leg, Root nurdles it to deep square leg for a single

36.5 - T Perera to J Root, FOUR, bad delivery and deserved the treatment. Short and well wide of off, Root goes deep in the crease and cuts it fiercely behind point, the ball rocketed to the fence

36.4 - T Perera to J Root, 2 runs, drops it short, Root fetches it from outside off and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace

36.3 - T Perera to James Taylor, 1 run, short and outside off, Taylor rides the bounce and cuts it to sweeper cover

36.2 - T Perera to James Taylor, no run, push-drives the fuller length delivery to short cover

36.1 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, on a length just outside off, Root charges down, dabs it to the left of backward point, first call was for "wait", but they go through as soon as the ball passed the fielder

35.6 - Herath to James Taylor, 2 runs, that was excellent running, but lazy effort from the fielder. Takes a couple of steps down the wicket, pushes it gently to long-off, the fielder took his own time to reach the ball

35.5 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, steps out of the crease and knocks it to long-on

35.4 - Herath to J Root, FOUR, lovely shot! They need more of this. Tossed up on off, Root kneels down and pulls it in front of square, the fielder from deep mid-wicket had no chance of cutting that

35.3 - Herath to J Root, no run, floated up just outside off, Root drives it to extra cover, picks ou the fielder there

35.2 - Herath to James Taylor, 1 run, comes down the track and wrists it down to long-on

35.1 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, flighted on off, Root gets to the pitch and eases it to long-on

Rangana Herath [3.0-0-19-0] is back into the attack

Time for the batting powerplay!

34.6 - T Perera to James Taylor, no run, bit fuller than the previous deliveries, Taylor presses it to cover after coming forward

34.5 - T Perera to James Taylor, no run, shuffles across and taps it to mid-on

34.4 - T Perera to James Taylor, no run, back of a length on off, Taylor gets behind the line and defends to cover

James Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

That will be drinks! Sri Lanka have pulled things back nicely. This partnership was gaining momentum, but Morgan threw it away. Root will have to guide the innings, with Taylor and Buttler playing the supporting roles. Can they get to 300? We'll find out..

34.3 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, out Caught by Dilshan!! England again lose a wicket against the run of play. Huge wicket with the batting poweplay coming up. A poor delivery fetches Thisara his first wicket. Short and outside off, Morgan slaps it straight to backward point, Dilshan hangs onto a fine catch. He hit that right off the meat and the ball was travelling at a good speed. Eoin Morgan c Dilshan b T Perera 27(47) [4s-2 6s-1]

T Perera to Eoin Morgan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

34.2 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, keeps it short and around off, Morgan dabs it to backward point, another loud call of "no"

34.1 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, 2 runs, back of a length close to off, Morgan chops it to third man, it came off the under edge, Herath runs across to his right, slides and keeps it to two

33.6 - Mathews to J Root, no run, punched off the back foot to mid-on

33.5 - Mathews to J Root, 2 runs, fifty for Root, his 9th in ODIs. First in the World Cup. Too straight, on middle and leg, Root nurdles it to deep backward square leg, calls for two and has to put in the dive as the throw is right on top of the stumps, Sanga whips the bails off, but Root had made it in

Third umpire called in to have a check at the run-out chance. Root has made it in. Easy call for the umpire. Not Out flashes on the big screen.

33.4 - Mathews to J Root, no run, short and outside off, Root cuts it to backward point, Dilshan dives to his right and fields the ball

33.3 - Mathews to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, again, drifts onto Morgan's pads, clipped away to deep square leg

33.2 - Mathews to Eoin Morgan, no run, change of pace, on leg-stump, Morgan wrists it straight to short mid-wicket

33.1 - Mathews to Eoin Morgan, no run, no room for Morgan to work with, he dabs it in front of backward point

Angelo Mathews [7.0-1-22-1] is back into the attack

32.6 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, short of length around off, Morgan steers it to third man

32.5 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, good length ball on off, defended down the wicket

32.4 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, hint of inward movement, Morgan fails to make contact with the nudge, is pinged on the thigh pad

32.3 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, on leg-stump, Morgan tucks it to short mid-wicket, shouts "wait" to Root

32.2 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, back of a length on off, Morgan jabs at it, inside edges it onto the pads, the ball dribbles to the pads, wants the single but Root is not interested

32.1 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, on a length just outside off, Root steers it to third man

Thisara Perera [4.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack

31.6 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, goes deep in the crease and punches it to long-on

31.5 - Herath to Eoin Morgan, leg byes, 1 run, Sanga appeals for lbw, but that was clearly not-out. Too full from Herath, Morgan misses the reverse sweep, is struck low on the pads, but the impact was well outside leg

31.4 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, drives it inside out to the right of sweeper cover

31.3 - Herath to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, backs away slightly and guides it square of the wicket on the off-side

31.2 - Herath to Eoin Morgan, no run, pushed back to the bowler

31.1 - Herath to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, fabulous shot! Lovely use of the feet from the England skipper. Tossed up on off, Morgan dances down the wicket and lofts it straight back over the bowler's head, one bounce and into the fence

30.6 - Malinga to J Root, no run, slower ball yorker, Root spots it early and digs it out to short mid-wicket

30.5 - Malinga to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, banged in halfway down the wicket, Morgan nails the pull to deep square leg, he hit it hard and straight to the fielder

30.4 - Malinga to Eoin Morgan, no run, yorker on off, Morgan brings his bat down and jams it to backward point

30.3 - Malinga to Eoin Morgan, no run, Malinga gets away with a wide, short and down leg, Morgan stands his ground and lets it pass, umpire Oxenford feels it was on leg-stump

30.2 - Malinga to Eoin Morgan, no run, fuller and around off, Morgan pushes it back to the bowler

30.1 - Malinga to Eoin Morgan, no run, almost a yorker around off, Morgan squeezes it out back to the bowler

Lasith Malinga [4.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

29.6 - Herath to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, gives the charge and drives it to mid-off, he will keep the strike

29.5 - Herath to Eoin Morgan, no run, quicker and on off, Morgan punches it to the left of cover

29.4 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, almost drags it back on! It was touch quicker and just outside off, Root was looking to cut, gets an inside edge that goes past the stumps and rolls away towards short fine leg

29.3 - Herath to J Root, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Root pushes it to the right of the bowler

29.2 - Herath to J Root, no run, gives the charge and bunts this flighted delivery around off back towards the non-striker, where both Herath and the fielder from short mid-wicket were converging, the ball rolls away into the on-side off Morgan's leg

29.1 - Herath to J Root, FOUR, on the pads from Herath, Root kneels down and sweeps it behind square and the ball races away to the fence

Rangana Herath [1.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack

28.6 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, flatter this time, Root backs away and punches it down to long-on

28.5 - Dilshan to J Root, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Root shuffles across and flicks it towards mid-wicket

28.4 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, drags it short and a little wide outside off, Morgan cuts it square of the wicket for a single

28.3 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Morgan punches it towards cover, who dives to his right and stops the ball

28.2 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, SIX, first maximum of the day from the bat of Morgan, it was floated outside off, Morgan kneels down and slog sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a six, great shot

28.1 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, flighted delivery on off and middle, Root eases it down to long-on

27.6 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, full and outside off, Root drives it square of the wicket for a single, he will keep the strike

27.5 - T Perera to J Root, no run, in the channel outside off, Root pushes it to cover

27.4 - T Perera to J Root, FOUR, that was lucky for Root, it was on a good length and just outside off, Root was looking to cut it, but it was neither that short nor that wide, gets an inside edge that runs away past the off-stump and to the fine leg fence

27.3 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, touch fuller and around off, Morgan pushes it to the left of the bowler, who bends down and tries to stop it with his left hand, he fails and the batsmen charge through for a single as the ball rolls away to mid-on

27.2 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, length delivery just outside off, Root waits for it and guides it down to third man after opening the face of the bat

27.1 - T Perera to J Root, no run, length delivery on middle, Root bunts it to mid-on

26.6 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, no run, gives the charge once again, but picks cover out with a punch

26.5 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, no run, flighted delivery around off, Morgan leans forward and pushes it back to the bowler

26.4 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, on the pads, Root works it to deep mid-wicket

26.3 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, pushed through on middle, Morgan pushes it to long-on

26.2 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Morgan was looking to force it through the off-side after backing away, he gets an inside edge that runs away behind square on the on-side

26.1 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, comes down the track and converts this fullish delivery into a full toss, driven to the right of sweeper cover for a single

25.6 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, bit too straight this time in line, Root tucks it away behind square for a single

25.5 - T Perera to J Root, no run, angling in on off and middle, Root works it towards mid-wicket, who dives to his right and stops the ball

25.4 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, length just outside off, Morgan leans forward and drives it through the covers, the batsmen were looking for a couple there but don't go through as Karunaratne from sweeper cover was quick to run across and stop the ball

25.3 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, fuller and angling away, Morgan drives away from his body, but can't beat the man at point

25.2 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, in the channel outside off, Morgan lifts his bat and lets it pass

25.1 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, angled across off, Morgan gets behind the line and defends it to the right of the bowler

24.6 - Dilshan to J Root, no run, drags this one short and outside off, Root rocks back and pulls, but Jayawardene at square leg dives to his left and saves some runs for his team

24.5 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, quicker this time from Dilshan, Morgan backs away and punches it to sweeper cover

24.4 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, no run, gives this one more air on off and middle, Morgan comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler

24.3 - Dilshan to Eoin Morgan, no run, tossed up around off, Morgan drives it back to the bowler off the inside half of the bat

24.2 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, worked away towards short mid-wicket, who misfields after putting in the dive and the batsmen go through with the single

24.1 - Dilshan to J Root, no run, flighted delivery around off, Root pushes it to the right of the bowler, where Dilshan dives across and stops the ball

Tillakaratne Dilshan [5.0-0-15-1] is back into the attack

23.6 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Root had shuffled across there, he was looking to cut at first but was cramped for room, he did well to steer it down to third man at the end

23.5 - T Perera to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Root bunts it to mid-on

One can hear the boos from the crowd as Root is defending

23.4 - T Perera to J Root, no run, full and angling in on off and middle, Root wrists it to mid-on

23.3 - T Perera to J Root, no run, just short of a good length and just outside off, Root hangs back and defends by offering the full face of the bat

23.2 - T Perera to J Root, no run, fuller and angling in from just outside off, Root pushes it to the right of the bowler, who collects in his followthrough

23.1 - T Perera to J Root, no run, length delivery just outside off, Root punches it back to the bowler

22.6 - Lakmal to Eoin Morgan, no run, slower ball yorker from Lakmal, Morgan squeezes it out

22.5 - Lakmal to Eoin Morgan, no run, good length on the stumps, Morgan defends it back to the bowler

22.4 - Lakmal to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Root steers it down to third man

22.3 - Lakmal to J Root, FOUR, good shot from Root, it was short and slightly wide outside off, Root transfers his weight on the back foot and cuts it towards the square third man region, Herath from third man, which was finer, runs to his right and puts in the dive, but can't stop the ball

22.2 - Lakmal to J Root, 2 runs, in the airrr, but safe! It was banged in short and at the batsman, who went for the pull, but gets a top-edge that goes towards the fine leg region, where Thisara Perera was a litle square, by the time he runs to his right and stops the ball, the batsmen take two

22.1 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, gets this to shape away from well outside off, Root is not going to play at those, especially at this stage, he watches it go into Sanga's mitts

21.6 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, angling in from just outside off, Root shuffles across just a touch and clips it to deep mid-wicket, he will keep the strike

21.5 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, back of a length delivery angling away just outside off, Morgan stays back, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to third man

21.4 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, back of a length delivery around off, Morgan gets behind the line and defends it into the off-side

21.3 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, touch fuller and angled across off, Morgan drives it off the front foot, the fielder from cover runs slightly to his right, dives and stops the ball

21.2 - T Perera to Eoin Morgan, no run, in the channel outside off, Morgan watches it closely and lets it go

21.1 - T Perera to J Root, 1 run, short delivery outside off, Root pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single

Thisara Perera, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

A quick update from Jamie, who is at the ground, “Far from a full house here at Westpac Stadium. Plenty of yellow buck seats visible. As expected, the fans from both sides are backing their teams with vigour; the Sri Lankans more so with bugles and such.”

20.6 - Lakmal to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, good shot to get off the mark, it was touch fuller this time and outside off, Morgan comes on the front foot and drives it to the long-off fence, the fielder at mid-off was a little square there and the ball races away through the quick outfield

20.5 - Lakmal to Eoin Morgan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Morgan is happy to leave that alone

20.4 - Lakmal to Eoin Morgan, no run, looks to leave this one outside off, Morgan was a little late to pull his bat back, the ball catches the bat on its way to the slip fielder, went on the bounce though

20.3 - Lakmal to Eoin Morgan, no run, banged in short and angling away outside off, Morgan sways away from the line and lets it go

Eoin Morgan, left handed bat, comes to the crease

20.2 - Lakmal to Bell, out Bowled!! Ohh dear! Bell drags one back right before reaching his fifty. Lucky break for Lakmal here, the bowler he was especially severe on during the early part of the innings. It was fuller and around off, Bell looks to drive, the ball shapes in just a touch, gets an inside edge onto the pad and then the ball crashes into the stumps. Bell shakes his head in disappointment. Bell b Lakmal 49(54) [4s-7]

Lakmal to Bell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

20.1 - Lakmal to J Root, 1 run, on a length and in the channel outside off, Root runs it down to third man after opening the face of the bat

19.6 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Root drives it to deep extra cover

19.5 - Herath to Bell, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, Bell employs the reverse sweep but can't get it fine, the batsmen take a single as the ball rolls away towards backward point

19.4 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, full and on the pads, Root works it through mid-wicket for a single

19.3 - Herath to Bell, 1 run, tossed up around off, Bell drives it to deep extra cover for a single

19.2 - Herath to J Root, 1 run, floated up on middle stump line, Root pushes it down to long-on

19.1 - Herath to Bell, 1 run, drifting on leg, Bell leans forward and eases it down to long-on

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Herath comes into the attack for the first time, replacing Mathews. There is a leg slip in place

18.6 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, length delivery just outside off, Root leans forward and defends it to his right

18.5 - Lakmal to Bell, 1 run, in the channel outside off, Bell stays back and guides it down to third man after opening the bat face once again

18.4 - Lakmal to J Root, 1 run, just short of a good length and outside off, Root drops it with soft hands in front of cover-point, sets off and makes it comfortable at the end

18.3 - Lakmal to Bell, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Bell waits for it inside the crease, opens the face of the bat and steers it down to third man

18.2 - Lakmal to J Root, 1 run, banged in short and at the batsman, who swivels and looks to pull, gets it high on the bat and the ball was in the air for a little while, but in a safe zone, the batsmen take a single as it rolls away to deep square leg

Root has some problem with the sightscreen, but it has been resolved now

18.1 - Lakmal to J Root, no run, fullish delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone

Suranga Lakmal [2.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack

Change of ends for Lakmal after he went for 28 in his first two

17.6 - Mathews to Bell, no run, fuller and homing back in from outside off, Bell was thinking about playing at that but decides to shoulder arms as the ball came in just a touch, not enough to trouble the batsman though

17.5 - Mathews to Bell, no run, fuller and just outside off, Bell pushes it to cover with a straight bat

17.4 - Mathews to J Root, 1 run, angling in on the stumps, Root clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single

17.3 - Mathews to J Root, no run, just short of a good length and outside off, Root hangs back and looks to run it down to third man, but picks out backward point, who moves to his left and stops the ball

17.2 - Mathews to J Root, no run, fuller and just outside off, Root drives it back to the bowler, who bends down in his followthrough to stop it

17.1 - Mathews to Bell, 1 run, back of a length delivery around off, Bell nudges it towards mid-wicket and the batsmen cross over

Drinks are on the field now. England started off in superb fashion, going after the Lankan bowlers. Bell was not holding anything back at the start, but has settled down now. Sri Lanka have pulled things back ever since Moeen Ali departed and Ballance followed him soon after too. Sri Lanka though have been poor on the field. We are just 17 overs in and they have already dropped three chances today. The fielders need to do better if they want to restrict England.

16.6 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, on middle and leg, Bell works it behind square and he will keep the strike

16.5 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, drifting on the pads, Root nurdles it to fine leg, the batsmen were looking for the second there, but Bell decides against it

16.4 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, drags this one short and outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket

16.3 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, tossed up a little wide outside off, Root leans forward and drives it to sweeper cover

16.2 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, floated up around off, Bell goes across and clips it towards long-on

16.1 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, slower and on the stumps, Bell goes back, opens the face of the bat and guides it towards short third man

15.6 - Mathews to J Root, no run, angling in on off this time, took the pace off the ball as well, Root shuffles across a touch and defends it to mid-on

15.5 - Mathews to J Root, no run, touch fuller and just outside off, Root drives it off the front foot to mid-off

15.4 - Mathews to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Root covers the stumps and defends it to cover

15.3 - Mathews to J Root, no run, back of a length just outside off, Root punches it back to the bowler

15.2 - Mathews to J Root, FOUR, beautiful shot! It was a wide half volley and Root cashes in. He gets a good stride forward, present the high elbow while playing the drive, times it handsomely through extra-cover

15.1 - Mathews to J Root, no run, back of a length on off, Root nurdles it off the inside part to square leg

14.6 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, wrists it to the right of the bowler, Dilshan moves quickly, dives and parries it to short mid-wicket. Saved the single

14.5 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, closes the bat face early, gets a soft leading edge back to the bowler

14.4 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, goes deep in the crease, rolls his wrists it and works it in front of square

14.3 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single

14.2 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, slower and on off, Bell pushes it back to the bowler

14.1 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, punched down to long-on

13.6 - Mathews to Bell, no run, shortens the length around off, Bell taps it gently in front of backward point

13.5 - Mathews to J Root, 1 run, fraction short and outside off, Root cuts it to third man

13.5 - Mathews to J Root, wide, splays it down leg, Root can't connect with the flick, good take by Sanga diving to his left

13.4 - Mathews to J Root, no run, on a length just outside off, Root knocks it towards cover-point

13.3 - Mathews to J Root, no run, did that carry? Yes, it did. Mahela has spilled the third catch of the innings. He is disappointed with himself. Bumble on comm says, "That is a rarity, he catches everything". Good length ball in the corridor of uncertainty, Root goes chasing at that, the outside edge is found and goes low to first slip, Mahela dives, gets both hands but grasses it

13.2 - Mathews to J Root, no run, teasing stuff from Mathews, probes away just around off, Root lifts his bat and lets it go

13.1 - Mathews to J Root, no run, in the channel around off, Root is happy to let it pass

12.6 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, slower and turning in, Bell misses the tuck to the on-side, is struck on the pad. No appeal for lbw as it was spinning down leg

12.5 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, hangs back in the crease and milks it wide of mid-wicket, the fielder dives and tries to stop, but all in vain

12.4 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, Bell emulates Root and works it between the two close-in fielders on the leg-side

12.3 - Dilshan to J Root, 1 run, waits for the ball to turn and then nudges it to deep mid-wicket

Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.2 - Dilshan to Ballance, out Caught&Bowled!! Another soft dismissal! Dilshan goes on a celebratory run. Ballance never looked at ease. Sri Lanka slowly but surely pulling things back. This was given bit more air, Ballance deceived in flight, checks his shot and chips it back towards the bowler, Dilshan dives to his left and clings onto a superb catch. 100th ODI wicket for Dilshan. Ballance c and b Dilshan 6(14) [4s-1]

Dilshan to Ballance, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

12.1 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, mistimes the pull to deep mid-wicket, not all that short to play the pull

11.6 - Mathews to Bell, leg byes, 1 run, strays onto the pads, Bell fails to connect with the glance, ball runs off the thigh pad to fine leg

11.5 - Mathews to Ballance, 1 run, steered away down to third man

11.4 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, fraction short and outside off, Ballance cuts and finds cover-point

11.3 - Mathews to Ballance, FOUR, that should make him feel better, pitched up on the fourth stump line, Ballance strides forward, presents the full face and drives it past short cover. The timing was exquisite on that

11.2 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, shortens the length outside off, Ballance cuts and misses. It was too close to be playing that shot

11.1 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, fuller and just outside off, Ballance drives without much purpose to cover-point

10.6 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, keeps it wicket-to-wicket, Bell goes back and across, defends it to the right of Dilshan

10.5 - Dilshan to Ballance, 1 run, opens his account, finally. Knocks the quicker delivery to the right of cover and hares across to the other end

10.4 - Dilshan to Ballance, no run, push-drives it back to the bowler and already he has played out 7 dot balls

10.3 - Dilshan to Ballance, no run, much more confident in his defence this time

10.2 - Dilshan to Ballance, no run, presses forward and defends off the inside part to short mid-wicket

10.1 - Dilshan to Bell, 1 run, pushed through on off, punched down to long-on

9.6 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, third leave of the over, it was well wide of off, Ballance sees the ball settle into Sanga's mitts

9.5 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, back of a length outside off, left alone

9.4 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, slanted across the left-hander, Ballance shoulders arms

9.3 - Mathews to Ballance, no run, tight from Mathews, in and around off, Ballance is slightly forward and knocks it to backward point

Gary Ballance, left handed bat, comes to the crease

9.2 - Mathews to Moeen Ali, out Caught by Lakmal!! Tame dismissal! How many times has Mathews done that? Providing the crucial breakthrough for his team. It was a nothing shot from Moeen. Fullish and outside off, he reaches out for it and drives it in the air to mid-off, Lakmal hangs to a dolly. Actually, Moeen was trying to hit it over the fielder, but was not able to get the elevation. An important wicket for Sri Lanka. Moeen Ali c Lakmal b Mathews 15(26) [4s-3]

Mathews to Moeen Ali, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

9.1 - Mathews to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length outside off, Ali looks to swipe it across the line, is nowhere close to the ball

8.6 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, fraction short and outside off, Bell cuts and picks out backward point. Good start from Dilshan

8.5 - Dilshan to Bell, no run, works it with the turn to backward square, finds Lakmal there

8.4 - Dilshan to Moeen Ali, 1 run, flatter and on the stumps, Ali wrists it to mid-on and scampers through for a quick single

8.3 - Dilshan to Moeen Ali, no run, slower than the previous delivery, Ali leans forward and pushes it cover

8.2 - Dilshan to Moeen Ali, no run, quicker and on off, Ali goes back and bunts it to cover-point

A slip and leg slip in place..

8.1 - Dilshan to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up on off, blocked to the off-side

Tillakaratne Dilshan, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

7.6 - Mathews to Bell, no run, sliding onto leg-stump, Bell fails to glance it away, the ball takes the pad and rolls to short fine

7.5 - Mathews to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shortish and around off, Ali goes for the pull, mistimes it to mid-on. He was looking to go over the fielder, but didn't get the elevation or the timing

7.4 - Mathews to Bell, 1 run, good length ball just outside off, Bell knocks it to cover-point for a comfortable single

7.3 - Mathews to Bell, no run, short of length on off, Bell gets behind the line and defends

7.2 - Mathews to Bell, byes, FOUR, beauty! Mathews thought he had his man. Jags back in from a short of length, Bell is caught in the crease, the ball cuts him into half, brushes the back pocket of the trouser and runs away to the left of Sanga. Umpire Oxenford didn't spot the brush and gave it as byes

7.1 - Mathews to Bell, FOUR, top shot! It was tad overpitched outside off, Bell gets a good stride forward and drives it through cover, in the air for a while, but it was in the gap. Calls third man in and sends cover back

6.6 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, Malinga gets away with a wide, bouncer which is just down leg, Ali watches it sail over his right shoulder

6.5 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, the attempted slower ball yorker, ends up being a high full toss, Ali is surprised but does well to knock it to backward point. It was not above waist high

6.4 - Malinga to Bell, 1 run, on a length just outside off, Bell dabs it down to third man

6.4 - Malinga to Bell, wide, that brings up the 50 for England in just the 7th over. Slips the slower ball yorker down leg, wided by the umpire

6.3 - Malinga to Bell, FOUR, lovely shot! Malinga goes too straight and it is too easy for Bell. Leans forward nicely, flicks it through mid-wicket, the timing and placement was sublime

6.2 - Malinga to Bell, no run, back of a length on off, Bell stays back and turns it to mid-on, rolled his wrists on top the ball

6.1 - Malinga to Bell, no run, good length ball on off, Bell comes half-forward and defends to cover-point

5.6 - Mathews to Moeen Ali, no run, angled across the left-hander, Ali goes for the drive with laden feet, is beaten and the ball hardly carries to Sanga. In fact, it went on the bounce

5.5 - Mathews to Bell, 1 run, Bell hangs back and steers the short of length delivery down to third man

5.4 - Mathews to Bell, 2 runs, pitched up outside off, Bell frees his arms and lifts it over the in-field on the off-side, no timing on that as it slows down just before the rope. Chandimal runs back and hauls it in

5.3 - Mathews to Bell, no run, short of length on off, Bell gets right behind the line and defends it towards cover

5.2 - Mathews to Bell, no run, back of a length on off, Bell shuffles across, dabs it with an open face, Mahela runs to his right from slip, dives and stops the ball. Saves a run for the team

5.1 - Mathews to Bell, no run, on a length and on the fourth stump line, Bell covers his sticks, lifts his bat and lets it go

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

4.6 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, FOUR, Malinga is just overdoing the yorker now. This one ends up as a low full toss, Ali presses forward, presents the straight bat and drives it between extra cover and mid-off, Mathews had no chance of chasing that down

4.5 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, takes the pace off the ball, Ali watches it carefully and blocks it down the wicket

4.4 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali misses out there, half volley on the pads, he goes for the flick and misses, wears it on the pads

4.3 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, excellent yorker. It was very similar to the delivery that Southee bowled to Ali. Curling in on off and middle, Ali manages to get his front leg out of the way and jam it to the off-side

4.2 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, slower ball yorker just outside off, Ali is deceived by the lack of pace, he is into the shot early. The ball goes on the bounce to Sanga

4.1 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, too full and on off, Ali drives it straight down the wicket, Malinga sticks out his right boot and stops it

3.6 - Lakmal to Bell, FOUR, was that another drop? Need replays to confirm it. Dilshan was the fielder this time. Short and outside off, Bell cuts it in the air to backward point, goes low to the fielder. Dilshan can't even get a finger to it. He was late to react there. Two chances for Bell and 19 runs off the over

3.5 - Lakmal to Bell, 2 runs, Chandimal almost pulled off a stunner. But, that will go down as a drop. In fact, he went too far across and didn't time his move. It was full and outside off, Bell drives it in the air towards cover-point, Chandimal moves to his right, goes for it with one hand, can't hang on

3.4 - Lakmal to Bell, no run, repeat of the previous ball, Lakmal keeps it well wide of off, Bell has nothing to do with it

3.3 - Lakmal to Bell, no run, shortens the length outside off, Bell walks across and watches it go through to Sanga

3.2 - Lakmal to Bell, FOUR, this is bread and butter for Bell, full and too straight, Bell leans forward and plays the pick up shot over mid-wicket, lofts it elegantly over the in-field. The rich timing takes it to the fence

3.2 - Lakmal to Bell, 5 wides, poor bowling from Lakmal. No chance for Sanga to collect that. Drifts it down leg and swings away further, Bell can't connect with the glance, Sanga dives to his left in vain

3.1 - Lakmal to Bell, FOUR, anything outside off and Bell is throwing his bat at it. Fullish and wide of off, Bell goes hard on that, slices it off the outer half over backward point, the ball races away to the boundary

2.6 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, yorker that tails back in, Ali gets his bat down and works it to mid-on

2.5 - Malinga to Bell, 1 run, back of a length close to off, Bell opens the bat face and runs it down to third man

2.4 - Malinga to Bell, FOUR, a controlled edge from Bell, good length ball close to off, Bell plays it late, gets a thickish outside edge that rolls past second slip. Herath at third man has no chance of catching up with that

2.3 - Malinga to Bell, FOUR, offers a bit of width and Bell throws his bat at it. Short and wide of off, Bell cuts it in the air, just manages to evade Dilshan at backward point. He could have done slightly better there

2.2 - Malinga to Bell, no run, on a length just outside off, Bell opens the bat face and drives it to backward point

2.1 - Malinga to Bell, no run, short of length on off, Bell shuffles back and across, taps it in front of cover

1.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length on off, Ali goes back and punches it to mid-off. Good finish to the over after conceding two boundaries off the first two balls

1.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, tight line from Lakmal, close to the off-stump, Ali presses it to cover after coming slightly forward

1.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, good length ball on off, Ali is half-forward and defending to mid-off

Lakmal has got an official warning for running on the wicket. One more and he is off the attack.

1.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, drags the length back, Ali stays in the crease and pats it with soft hands to short mid-wicket

1.2 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, FOUR, lovely shot! He is relying more on timing rather than power. Fuller and shapes back in, Ali pushes it to the left of Lakmal, beats mid-on and the ball races away to the fence. Mathews gives chase and comes second

1.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, FOUR, super shot! It is not a bad delivery but it was a fantastic shot from Ali. On a length just outside off, Ali leans forward and caresses the drive to the right of mid-off. The timing takes it to the fence

1.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, wide, not the ideal start for Lakmal, full toss that shapes away down leg, Ali can't connect with the flick and Sanga stops it diving to his right

Suranga Lakmal, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

0.6 - Malinga to Bell, no run, back of a length and straightens, Bell is opened up slightly as he knocks it to cover. End of a good first over from Malinga

0.5 - Malinga to Bell, no run, short of length and tailing away outside off, Bell was shaping up to play that, but decides against it and shoulders arms. Good carry to Sanga, who collects it head high

0.4 - Malinga to Bell, no run, homing away around off, Bell waits for the ball to swing and then taps it gently to mid-off

0.3 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, pulls the length back, the line is too straight, Ali tucks it to the right of square leg and gets off the mark

Malinga is operating with two slips..

0.2 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, there comes the yorker, right on the off-stump line, Ali brings his bat down and squeezes it out to mid-on

0.1 - Malinga to Moeen Ali, no run, bit of swing straightaway, it holds up on the wicket as well, Ali checks his forward push, the ball goes uppishly towards mid-off, on the bounce to Mathews

Moeen Ali and Bell are at the crease. Moeen Ali is on strike. Malinga will open the attack