Sri Lanka clinched a sensational 20-run win despite a stunning knock from Stokes | AP 
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Sri Lanka stun England despite Ben Stokes' heroics

Angelo Mathews' unbeaten 85 helped Sri Lanka post 232/9. England were cruising to victory before a middle-order collapse eventually led to their 20-run defeat.

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Avishka Fernando helped set the platform early for SL | AP
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando steadied the ship after both openers were dismissed inside three overs | AP
Mark Wood chipped in with three wickets | AP
Jofra Archer accounted for three wickets while Adil Rashid picked up two | AP
Angelo Mathews' unbeaten 85 helped Sri Lanka post 232/9 | AP
Joe Root continued his sensational World Cup with his fifth 50+ score of the tournament | AP
Malinga changed the complexion of the game and finished with figures of 4/43| AP
Despite Stokes' heroics, England fell short | AP
Dhananjaya de Silva triggered a late collapse from which England couldn't ultimately recover | AP

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