Sam Curran Hat-Trick and Phil Salt Knock Secure England's T20I Victory Over Sri Lanka
England secured an 11-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20I of their series, largely thanks to a sensational performance by all-rounder Sam Curran and a crucial knock from Phil Salt. Curran, representing Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, delivered a match-winning spell that included a hat-trick, dismantling the Sri Lankan middle and lower order after they had started strongly.
Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Phil Salt also played a vital role, scoring 46 runs to help set a competitive total before the rain intervened and the target was adjusted via the DLS method. This victory gives England a 1-0 lead in their final international assignment before the T20 World Cup 2026, underscoring the match-winning capabilities of their IPL-hardened stars.
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“Sam Curran took a hat-trick, and Phil Salt scored 46 runs. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the series.”
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IPL Career Leading Wicket Takers Leaders | Bowling Rankings
Leading leading wicket takers performers in IPL Career (bowling specialists only: bowlers/all-rounders)
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | wicket-takers |
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#1 | Rajasthan Royals | 170 wickets | ||
#2 | Rajasthan Royals | 146 wickets | ||
#3 | Rajasthan Royals | 72 wickets | ||
| #4 | Rajasthan Royals | 59 wickets | ||
| #5 | Rajasthan Royals | 59 wickets |
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“Sam Curran took a hat-trick, and Phil Salt scored 46 runs. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the series.”
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