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England Completes T20I Sweep, Defeats Sri Lanka by 12 Runs

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

England secured a 12-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final T20I, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Jacob Bethell took four wickets, including three in one over.
Sam Curran scored 58 and helped England defend 128.
Harry Brook, England captain, chose to bat first.
Ahead of the World Cup, Jos Buttler advised Harry Brook to stay true to his captaincy style, while England's spinners restricted Sri Lanka to 116.

History

Historical Context

England's cricket team achieved a historic milestone by winning the ICC T20 World Cup in 2010, defeating Australia in the final. This victory marked England's first ICC title, following a drawn Test series in South Africa. Since then, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has focused on nurturing young talent, with players like Sam Curran and Jacob Bethell emerging as key contributors to the team's recent success.

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Story summary

England secured a 12-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final T20I, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Jacob Bethell took four wickets, including three in one over.
Sam Curran scored 58 and helped England defend 128.
Harry Brook, England captain, chose to bat first.
Ahead of the World Cup, Jos Buttler advised Harry Brook to stay true to his captaincy style, while England's spinners restricted Sri Lanka to 116.

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