England Completes Series Sweep over Sri Lanka in T20 Cricket and Back as No. 1 in the World
Jos Buttler made 62 not out as England chased 124 in 9.4 overs, sealing an eight-wicket win and a 3-0 series sweep.
- On Saturday, England completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, reclaiming the number one world ranking with an eight-wicket victory.
- Jos Buttler struck 62 not out from 32 balls, sharing an 85-run partnership with captain Harry Brook to chase down Sri Lanka's total of 124.
- Sonny Baker, Jofra Archer, and Will Jacks each claimed two wickets, while England completed a hat-trick of victories in five days following wins in Southampton and Cardiff.
- England boasts 23 wins from its last 26 matches and moved back ahead of India in the world rankings, with the nations trading the top spot three times in two months.
- Three one-day internationals against the Sri Lankans begin in Durham on Tuesday as England builds toward the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa in 2027.
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England thrash Sri Lanka again to return to top of T20 rankings
The hosts made quick work of an eight-wicket win at Old Trafford, following equally emphatic 119-run and six-wicket successes earlier this week in Southampton and Cardiff respectively. England's latest victory was all but assured after Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 124, with two wickets apiece for Sonny Baker, Jofra Archer and Will Jacks. The home side then cruised to their meagre target in under 10 overs, with Jos Buttler 62 not out after s…
Buttler Powers England to 8-wicket Win over Sri Lanka as Three Lions Sweep T20I Series 3-0
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 62 off 32 balls as England chased down a modest target of 125 in just 9.4 overs to beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third T20I and complete a 3-0 series sweep at Old Trafford on Saturday. Sports News | Buttler Powers England to 8-wicket Win over Sri Lanka as Three Lions Sweep T20I Series 3-0.
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England completes series sweep over Sri Lanka in T20 cricket and back as No. 1 in the world
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England reclaimed top spot in the T20 cricket world ranking by thrashing Sri Lanka by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series sweep in Manchester on Saturday.
England complete T20 sweep over Sri Lanka to go back on top of world rankings
Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten half-century as dominant England beat a sorry Sri Lanka by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash and replace India on top of the T20 world rankings after the final match of the series in Manchester on Saturday.
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