Sri Lanka's jaunty national anthem triumphed over England's as the crowd erupted with enthusiasm. Spectators waved flags, held parasols, and wore face paint while singing along to their team's tune.
The match, part of the T20 World Cup Super 8s, kicked off at 9:30am GMT in Pallekele. Meanwhile, reporter Simon has apparently become quite knowledgeable about bananas during his trip to cover the tournament.