Brook and Buttler make the chase in 3rd T20 against Sri Lanka effortlessly as England return to No. 1 in the T20I rankings. England completed a dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Sri Lanka with another emphatic performance.
The hosts first restricted Sri Lanka to just 124. They then raced to the target with plenty of time to spare. The victory also moved England back to No. 1 in the T20I rankings.
Sri Lanka were sent in to bat first but never managed to establish control. Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis both reached the 30s. However, neither could convert their starts into a substantial innings.
England kept changing their bowlers and maintained pressure throughout. Harry Brook used his attack intelligently. The bowlers responded by consistently hitting the right areas.
England also backed up their bowling with sharp fielding in 3rd T20 against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s innings then fell away badly in the closing stages.
They lost their final six wickets for only 41 runs. As a result, the visitors were bowled out before completing their 20 overs. A target of 125 never looked sufficient against England’s powerful batting line-up.
The hosts attacked immediately. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler took control during the Powerplay. The final three overs of the opening phase produced 57 runs.
That burst effectively ended Sri Lanka’s hopes. Brook and Buttler continued to find boundaries with ease. The pair’s aggressive approach ensured England faced virtually no pressure during the chase.
England eventually completed the chase in a comfortable fashion. The bowlers had created the platform. The batters then finished the job rapidly.
With the series already secured, England completed a 3-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka after 3rd T20 win. The result also extended their remarkable dominance over Sri Lanka in T20Is. Sri Lanka have now lost 15 consecutive T20I matches against England. Meanwhile, England return to the top of the T20I rankings.
The series ended with England in complete control, while Sri Lanka will look to address their batting and overall consistency after a difficult campaign.