English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 1981–82
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The England cricket team toured Sri Lanka in February 1982. The tour included two One Day International (ODI) matches and one Test match. Sri Lanka had become a Test playing nation the year before, and this was their inaugural Test match. Many celebrations had been prepared in Sri Lanka, include the issuing of commemorative stamps and coins.
Quick Facts England in Sri Lanka in 1981–82, Dates ...
England in Sri Lanka in 1981–82 | |||
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England | Sri Lanka | ||
Dates | 17 February 1982 – 21 February 1982 | ||
Captains | Keith Fletcher | Bandula Warnapura | |
Test series | |||
Result | England won the 1-match series 1–0 | ||
Most runs | David Gower 131 | Roy Dias 77 | |
Most wickets | Derek Underwood 8 | Ashantha de Mel 5 | |
One Day International series | |||
Results | 2-match series drawn 1–1 | ||
Most runs | Graham Gooch 138 | Sidath Wettimuny 132 | |
Most wickets | Ian Botham 4 | Ashantha de Mel 6 |
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England won the first ODI, but Sri Lanka won the second, causing large celebrations in the country. They also played well in the first Test match, but the Sri Lankan batting collapsed on the last day, resulting in a seven-wicket victory for England.