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Jamie Overton’s cheeky reply to online trolling after gut-wrenching loss to Sri Lanka wins fans’ hearts

England's Jamie Overton silenced an online troll with a two-word response after Sri Lanka completed the second-highest run chase in ODI history at Rawalpindi on October 22, 2026.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · CricTracker

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:47 AM

Key Things to Know

Jamie Overton's viral two-word reply on X silenced a critic following England's loss to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka defeated England after completing the second-highest ODI run chase in history by reaching 430 runs.
Overton registered bowling figures of 1 for 77 across his full 10 overs during the defeat.

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England bowler Jamie Overton responded to an online critic with a two-word reply on X following a stunning defeat against Sri Lanka. After an X user sarcastically questioned his selection, Overton simply wrote "Thanks Dan 👍", prompting the critic to soften his tone. The exchange occurred after Sri Lanka completed a historic run chase in the ODI Tri-Series in Rawalpindi.

Sri Lanka successfully chased down England's total of 429, marking the second-highest chase in ODI history. Overton conceded 77 runs for one wicket in his 10 overs, overshadowing Harry Brook's record-breaking double century of 114 balls as Sri Lanka secured a dramatic victory.

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