England’s title defence at the World Cup is virtually over after suffering another upset loss.
at the Cricket World Cup as an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka on Thursday left its hopes of advancing hanging by a slim thread.
England’s Adil Rashid, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler of England cut dejected figures following the loss.England has just one win — against Bangladesh — from its opening five games at the tournament following heavy losses to New Zealand and South Africa and anIts third successive loss means England has made the worst start of any defending champions since the 1999 World Cup.
Liam Livingstone wanted to hit his way out of trouble, but was out lbw for one as England sunk to 85-5 in 17 overs.Stokes put on 37 runs off 46 balls with Moeen Ali before Mathews got a second wicket as Ali was caught behind after England managed to cross the 100-mark. The veteran all-rounder finished with 2-14 in five overs.
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