Not many fancied the ninth-ranked ODI side to beat the top-ranked team, especially after they set a target of 233. Sri Lanka, inspired by Lasith Malinga, went on to pull off the upset of the tournament so far.
Mahela Jayawardena: Great win boys!!!!! Lasith Malinga You beauty well done @IamDimuth under pressure delivered. Well Played @Angelo69 Mathews
Michael Vaughan: Well Done Sri Lanka. Fantastic spirit showed today. Lasith Malinga take a bow Magnificent display!! #CWC19
Russel Arnold: What a moment what a feeling #CWC2019 no one gave them a chance #ENGvSL That’s the way to do it thought that was a great team effort and everyone pulled in the same direction no we realise the full value of @Angelo69Mathews innings
Kumar Sangakkara: What a performance by @OfficialSLC great win inspired bowling by lasith Malinga and danajaya de silva. WOW. Hope this is the catalyst for the team to believe even more. Now for the batsmen to respond with heart.
Shoaib Akter: Sensational defence of a small total. Sri Lanka making the world cup interesting. Whats next guys? #ENGvSL #CWC19
VVS Laxman: Well done Sri Lanka. Fantastic win. Malinga and Matthews, showing what experience can do in crunch situations. Makes the table interesting #ENGvSL
Ian bishop: My gosh. What a game. Well played played Sri Lanka. A couple of teams at least are thankful for your magnificent effort today. Happy
for Malinga.
