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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