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England thump Sri Lanka by 119 runs in first T20 after Brook’s brutal 114 – as it happened

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 16 September 2026 at 7:10 am

England thump Sri Lanka by 119 runs in first T20 after Brook’s brutal 114 – as it happened

England captain hits 114 off just 14 balls and Sonny Baker takes three wickets in decisive victory in Southampton 3rd over: England 36-1 (Buttler 21, Brook 2) Harry Brook walks out to the middle with his slightly splay footed simian stroll.

Quick singles exchanged with Buttler make it five runs and the wicket off Wellalage’s first over.

The pitch is flat and the outfield rapid.

Gone! Nye Donald perishes with a toe ender that is well caught at mid off.

His dayboo with the bat is over but his strikerate is still a nosebleed inducing 240.

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England thump Sri Lanka by 119 runs in first T20 after Brook’s brutal 114 – as it happened

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