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Sri Lanka
v England⁠

Result

Sri Lanka won by an innings and 28 runs

Sri Lanka
470/5d
England
253 & 189
Date
Thursday 22 February 2001 · England in 2001
Venue
Galle
Competition
Test · International series · 1st Test

Last checked 21 October 2026

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The 5 meetings before this one

1984 – 1998

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England v Sri Lanka stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings39In our results database
England wins19England perspective
Draws, ties & NR11Drawn, tied or no result
Sri Lanka wins9Sri Lanka victories

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