Buttler’s partnership with Brook fuels England’s 254-run total against Sri Lanka

Opening the innings, Jos Buttler and Harry Brook built a 128‑run partnership for the second wicket. Buttler’s 80 runs came from 44 balls, featuring three sixes and eight fours, while Brook’s 114 not out came off 49 balls with six sixes and ten fours. Their combined effort set a formidable target of 254, which proved too much for Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 135 in 19 overs, handing England a comprehensive series‑opening win.