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Harry Brook century powers England past Sri Lanka in opener
England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first match of their T20 series.
Harry Brook played very quickly and scored 114 runs without being dismissed.
Jos Buttler also helped by making 80 runs.
Together, they helped England reach 254 runs for four wickets.
Sri Lanka had to score 255 runs to win.
However, they lost wickets early and were all out for 135 runs.
Sonny Baker took three wickets for England.
England now lead the three-match series 1-0.
The next match will be played in Cardiff on Thursday.
Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 114 from 49 balls in England’s 254-4.
Jos Buttler scored 80 from 44 balls, including eight fours and three sixes.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 135 in 19 overs, losing by 119 runs.
Sonny Baker took 3-12 on his Southampton home ground.
The victory gave England a 1-0 lead and extended their T20I winning streak over Sri Lanka to 13 matches.
- Who
- England, led by captain Harry Brook, played Sri Lanka; Jos Buttler and Sonny Baker were key contributors.
- What
- England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first of three T20 internationals.
- Where
- The first match was played in Southampton at the Ageas Bowl, also referred to as the Utilita Bowl.
- When
- Tuesday; the second match is scheduled for Thursday.
- Why
- England won after scoring 254-4 and restricting Sri Lanka to 135 all out.
Key facts
- Result
- England won by 119 runs.
- England score
- 254-4
- Sri Lanka score
- 135 all out in 19 overs
- Top scorer
- Harry Brook: 114 not out from 49 balls
- Other major contribution
- Jos Buttler: 80 from 44 balls
- Best bowler
- Sonny Baker: 3-12
- Series position
- England lead the three-match series 1-0
- Winning streak
- England have beaten Sri Lanka in 13 consecutive T20 internationals
Quotes
Harry Brook
England captain and Player of the Match
“It was a highly impressive all-round performance but Sri Lanka were very poor”
rediff.com
“I thought the performance tonight was near perfect”
rediff.com
Sources
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