England seal T20I series with six-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Tom Banton's unbeaten 52 off 24 balls completed England's six-wicket victory as they sealed the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare.
England confirmed a series victory over Sri Lanka with a six-wicket win in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Thursday. Liam Dawson took three for 30 and Jamie Overton claimed two for 23 as Sri Lanka were restricted to 145 for 9. Tom Banton's unbeaten 52 from 24 balls helped England reach the target with just under seven overs to spare.
Jos Buttler reached 30 and moved to 15,000 runs in T20 cricket during the chase. The final T20I is in Manchester on Saturday, followed by three ODIs beginning on Tuesday. England have now won 10 of their last 12 completed T20Is at Sophia Gardens.
Filed under EnglandTom BantonJos ButtlerLiam DawsonJamie OvertonSonny Baker
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