Sri Lanka's jaunty national tune secured a victory in the pre-match 'anthem battle' against England during their T20 World Cup Super 8s encounter in Pallekele. The crowd, adorned with parasols, flags, and face paint, sang along enthusiastically as the hosts took the field.
The match began at 9.30am GMT, with reports noting correspondent Simon has become somewhat of a banana expert during his trip to cover the tournament.