England defeated Sri Lanka in the T 20 World Cup Super 12s by four wickets – live reaction

As the crowd disperses into the pleasant Sydney evening, Ian Ward’s linen jacket and T-shirt look a little soiled, while Eoin Morgan’s shirt and jacket are as courteous as a tablecloth at the Ritz. So England just makes it to the semi-finals.

Getting through the rain, losing to Ireland, and imploding in the chase against Sri Lanka.Dasun Shanaka: “Yes, it was an incredible fight, but we’d have done far better in the innings section.” We fought hard in the last ten overs, but it was the power struggle that got away from us.

I think we are playing good cricket in the tournament], we began with a few injuries, and I think we might have done better if the injuries hadn’t been there. I believe we will need to polish some areas when we return home. Hasaranga has been exceptional.

To be truthful, power bat is a critical element that we need to improve; catching has been a problem here, but we’ve been outstanding in the last year. I’d like to thank everyone who came out to support us.”This is the sort of situation Ben [Stokes] was created for, giving you a feeling of calm,” says Jos Buttler. He can play a variety of roles, he has an impact on the game in all three areas, and it is at this phase of competition that you can see him develop and grow.

Sri Lanka got off to a great start, and I believe it was a brilliant over from Adil Rashid at the end of the power play that shifted the momentum. Many people look at the end column, but I don’t think he’s bowled well, and on substrates like this, he’s difficult to face. Sam Curran is somebody who is constantly evolving, a true competitor and a true method.”We’re going to Adelaide, excited to play and whomever we play at one of the finest stadiums in the world.”Adil Rashid was named player of the match for his 4-0-16-1 performance, which, as Buttler stated, changed the impetus when Sri Lanka appeared to be pulling away.”I believe this is the answer to someone who previously asked about what point of Stokes is,” writes Robin Hazlehurst.Yes, very well done.”I could indeed tell you I was incredibly nervous with my pads on, and yet we got there eventually,” says Mark Wood.

I think they were smart, they used a lot of momentum, and I’m sure we’d be disappointed to come so close. But Ben, who had already done it, did it again. He’s a big game player who always comes through when you need him.”England wins by four wickets as for two balls remaining and advances to the T 20 semi-finals!England 144-6 (Stokes 42, Woakes 4) Lahiru with the final over after 19.4 overs. Stokes needs two through cover before going for the single, leaving Woakes with two from four. He can’t lay bat on the initial one, but he can glide four over the cord on the second. He and Stokes smile as they remove their helmets – it’s always in the bag! England joins New Zealand in the semi-finals after defeating hosts Australia.