Brook, Banton Star as England Clinch T20 Series Against Sri Lanka
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News18•02-02-2026, 00:37
Brook, Banton Star as England Clinch T20 Series Against Sri Lanka
- •England secured a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Pallekele, clinching the three-match series 2-0.
- •Harry Brook's explosive 36 off 12 balls shifted momentum after rain revised the target to 168 in 17 overs (DLS method).
- •Tom Banton anchored the chase with an unbeaten 54 off 33 balls, guiding England to victory with two balls to spare.
- •Sri Lanka posted 189/5, with Pavan Rathnayake scoring 40 off 22 balls, but it wasn't enough against England's strong batting.
- •The series serves as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
Why It Matters: England's dominant performance, led by Brook and Banton, secured the T20 series against Sri Lanka.
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