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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

England clinches 12th consecutive T20 win over Sri Lanka

  • England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match.
  • England posted a total of 146 for nine, largely thanks to opener Phil Salt's 62 runs, despite a struggling top order.
  • Will Jacks was instrumental with the ball, taking three wickets for 22 runs, while Jofra Archer claimed two key wickets, contributing to Sri Lanka's early collapse.
  • Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 95 runs in 16.4 overs, with Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid also securing two wickets each.
  • This victory marks England's 12th consecutive T20 win against Sri Lanka.

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Will Jacks and Jofra Archer excel with ball as England secure win over Sri Lanka

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