US EditionEngland on Verge of T20 World Cup Semi-Finals After Sri Lanka Win
England defended 146 to bowl out Sri Lanka for 95, earning 2 points and a strong net run rate to lead Group 2 and near T20 World Cup semi-final qualification.
- England opened their Super 8 campaign with a 51-run victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele and leads Super 8 Group 2 with 2 points and a +2.550 net run rate.
- After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bowl first, and England scored 146 for nine after a patchy top order, with Jacks taking 3/22 and exploiting the surface with the new ball.
- Phil Salt led the scoring with 62 off 40 balls as Will Jacks and Jofra Archer helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 95 in 16.4 overs, with England spinners taking seven wickets.
- England can all but clinch a semifinal place on Tuesday with a win over Pakistan, while Pakistan and New Zealand remain tied for second with one point each after Saturday's washout.
- England's victory extended a 12th successive T20 win over Sri Lanka last month, with semifinals set for March 4 and 5 under the Hybrid Model and the final on March 8.
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