England scripted history on Tuesday as they won their second-ever knockout match in the UEFA European Football Championship. They beat Germany 2-0 in the Round 16 clash and advanced to the Quarterfinal stage. It is also the first time in 55 years that they have beaten Germany at Wembley Stadium.
Captain Harry Kane’s goal in the 86th minute of the match ensured England’s victory. England Cricket Team’s Twitter handle posted a video after the game. The three lions cricketers were celebrating Harry Kane’s goal.
GET IN @England!!! 🦁🦁🦁 #Euro2020 #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/ZFbRuhizvy
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 29, 2021
Before Captain Harry Kane’s goal, it was Raheem Sterling who broke the deadlock in the 75th minute to get in front. After the Victory against Germany, England have qualified for the Quarterfinals of the UEFA European Football Championship and will take on Ukraine on Sunday.
Sri Lanka’s tour of England, 2021
The Sri Lankan cricket team is currently touring England for a limited-overs series. The hosts comfortably won the T20 International series by 3-0. Sam Curran was the Player of the Series.
In the first One Day International against Sri Lanka, England won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Islanders were bowled out for mere 185 runs in 43 overs.
Chris Woakes and David Willey ran through the Sri Lankan’s batting line-up. Woakes picked up four for 18 in his full quota of ten overs bowling five maidens, whereas Willey picked up three for 44. Sri Lanka Captain and Wicket Keeper Kushal Perara topped the batting chart with 73 runs in 81 balls.
A thing of beauty 😍
Scorecard/clips: https://t.co/1qUI0cauCt
🏴 #ENGvSL 🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/LSdZaw9MLI
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 29, 2021
In reply to Sri Lanka’s 185, England chased down the total in 34 overs. Joe Root’s 79* sealed the deal for England as they won by five wickets. Chris Woakes won the player of the match award.
The next One Day International will take place on July 1 in London, followed by the third One Day International on July 4 at Bristol.
The England Cricket Team will play a five-match test series against India starting from August 4.
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