9.55pm So, that's the end of that. It's over to Chelmsford for a day game on Saturday, but before that, we'll be back with the men's T20I team at Old Trafford tomorrow. It's all go as we head into the autumn of the summer... so to speak. From Miller and Co. Goodnight!

Alice Capsey is player of the match: "Took a couple of balls to get used to the pace of the pitch, try to hit the pockets as hard as possible. The message has been clear from Heather and Lewie about how I go about my game. Giving me freedom to do it my way. I like going from series to series, focus then reset with different groups and gain energy from different people. Batting is my number one but want to turn into that full allrounder."

Chamari Athapaththu: "I'm a bit worried because we lost the game but looking forward to playing good cricket in the next two games. We tried our best, struggled to grip the ball in the wet conditions and cold weather. Have to adjust to these conditions. A few youngsters and a few seniors, hope we can play good games in the rest of the series."

Heather Knight: "Really pleased, tested our adaptability at the end, and Mahika was brilliant on debut, looking forward to Chelmsford. Had a quick chat with her before she came out, a good bowler, a bit different for us, exciting prospect, good to see her have some success. Giving opportunities, wanted Freya to play her natural game and she bombed a six over midwicket. A number of players to choose from, so tests you as captain as you get used to new players."

9.43pm So... that's the end of game one of this T20I series. England secure a 12-run win on DLS, that would surely have been a wider margin in a full-length game, but Sri Lanka fought gamely in their reduced chase and briefly gave their hosts cause for concern defending 68. But Mahika Gaur's maiden England wicket ended any real doubts despite de Silva's tonking.

Fundamentally though, the match was won by England's batting. Principally Danni Wyatt and Alice Capsey, and a hefty 17-over total of 186 for 4.