Colombage shines with three wickets in ODI debut against England
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Sachindu Colombage made an impressive debut for Sri Lanka in the first One Day International against England at Chester-le-Street on September 22, taking three crucial wickets. He dismissed Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Jamie Overton, ending his spell with figures of 3-44. This performance comes as Sri Lanka seeks to assert itself in the ODI series. The match remains active as teams compete for momentum.
- •Colombage removes Root, Buttler, and Overton during the match.
- •He finishes with bowling figures of 3-44.
- •The first ODI is ongoing at Chester-le-Street.
- •Sri Lanka is looking to establish an early lead in the series.
- 3:32 PMBBC Sport — Dream debut - Colombage takes three wickets to stifle England
"Sachindu Colombage enjoys a debut to remember as he removes Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton to finish with figures of 3-44 in the first One Day International between England and Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.
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