Harry Brook’s Brilliant 114 Not Out Leads England to Dominant T20 Win over Sri Lanka
- On Tuesday, Hosts England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 international at Southampton, with captain Harry Brook scoring an unbeaten 114 off 49 balls.
- England piled up 254-4 after being put into bat, with Opener Jos Buttler contributing 80 off 44 balls to build a commanding total in Southampton.
- Sri Lanka struggled during the chase, ending the powerplay at 32-3, and were dismissed for 135 as Sonny Baker claimed figures of 3-12 on his home ground.
- Brook smashed 10 fours and six sixes in his explosive innings, while Dunith Wellalage top-scored for the visitors with 33, highlighting the gap in the T20 encounter.
- The T20 series continues Thursday in Cardiff with the second match, followed by three ODIs between the teams to complete the bilateral series.
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Harry Brook, Jos Buttler's scathing attack help England register mammoth win over Sri Lanka
England crushed Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the opening T20I at the Utilita Bowl. Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 114, while Jos Buttler scored 80 as England posted 254. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 135, with Sonny Baker picking up three wickets.
Jos Buttler overtakes Rohit Sharma to become second-highest T20I run-scorer
Jos Buttler became the second-highest T20I run-scorer, surpassing Rohit Sharma. He achieved this milestone during England's dominant victory over Sri Lanka. Buttler scored a rapid 80 runs off just 44 balls in the match. Harry Brook also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 114. This win marks England's thirteenth consecutive T20I victory against Sri Lanka.
Brook’s unbeaten 114, Baker’s fiery spell help England crush Sri Lanka by 119 runs - The Tribune
Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten majestic 114 off 49 balls as England produced a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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Brook’s unbeaten 114, Baker’s fiery spell help England crush Sri Lanka by 119 runs
Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten majestic 114 off 49 balls as England produced a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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