England beats Sri Lanka by eight wickets to claim world number one T20I ranking

England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third T20I at Old Trafford on Saturday to complete a 3-0 series sweep and replace India as the world number one T20I side. Chasing 125, England reached the target with 62 balls remaining. Jos Buttler scored an unbeaten 62 from 32 balls and Harry Brook made 33.

Sri Lanka were dismissed for 124 in 18.5 overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 36 and Kamindu Mendis made 35. Sonny Baker, Will Jacks and Jofra Archer each took two wickets for England.

England play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka next week, starting at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.