England Lions defeat Sri Lanka in rain-shortened warm-up match

England Lions defeated Sri Lanka in a rain-affected warm-up match held at Beckenham on September 13, 2026. The contest was decided by a DLS chase, as persistent weather conditions forced officials to adjust the target for the England Lions. Paul Walter proved instrumental in the result, contributing 34 runs from 20 deliveries to secure the outcome for the England side. The match served as a warm-up fixture for the touring Sri Lanka squad. With the game concluded following the DLS adjustment, both sides look toward their next scheduled appearances.

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