Harry Brook’s Brilliant 114 Not Out Leads England to Dominant T20 Win over Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 114 off 49 balls as England posted 254-4 and sealed a 119-run victory in the first T20 international.
- On Tuesday, Hosts England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 international at Southampton, with captain Harry Brook scoring an unbeaten 114 off 49 balls.
- England piled up 254-4 after being put into bat, with Opener Jos Buttler contributing 80 off 44 balls to build a commanding total in Southampton.
- Sri Lanka struggled during the chase, ending the powerplay at 32-3, and were dismissed for 135 as Sonny Baker claimed figures of 3-12 on his home ground.
- Brook smashed 10 fours and six sixes in his explosive innings, while Dunith Wellalage top-scored for the visitors with 33, highlighting the gap in the T20 encounter.
- The T20 series continues Thursday in Cardiff with the second match, followed by three ODIs between the teams to complete the bilateral series.
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The Hamilton SpectatorHarry Brook’s brilliant 114 not out leads England to dominant T20 win over Sri Lanka
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — England captain Harry Brook smashed 10 fours and six sixes in an unbeaten 114 off just 49 balls to set up a dominant 119-run win over Sri Lanka on Tuesday in the first of their three T20 internationals. England piled up 254-4 after being put into bat in Southampton and that...
Harry Brook's brilliant 114 not out leads England to dominant T20 win over Sri Lanka
England captain Harry Brook has smashed 10 fours and six sixes in an unbeaten 114 off just 49 balls to set up a dominant 119-run win over Sri Lanka in the first of their three T20 internationals
Brook hits lightning century as England crush Sri Lanka by 119 runs in opening T20
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept 15 : Hosts England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first of three T20 internationals on Tuesday after a batting masterclass by captain Harry Brook, who hit a brilliant century off 42 balls in an unbeaten career-best 114-run knock, and opener Jos Buttler.England set Sri Lanka a mig
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The Independent (US)Harry Brook smashes stunning century as England hammer Sri Lanka
The home captain hit 114 not out from 49 balls in a 119-run win.
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