England Crush Sri Lanka in First T20 of Series with 119‑Run Margin

England started the three‑match T20 series in style, posting a mammoth 254 for 4 after Sri Lanka chose to bowl first. The English side’s batting onslaught was anchored by Harry Brook’s unbeaten 114, which included six sixes, and Jose Butler’s quick‑fire 80. Lower‑order hits from Enyard Donald, Tom Bonson and Will Jacks added valuable runs.

Sri Lanka’s reply collapsed at 135 for 9 in 19 overs, falling 119 runs short. The highest individual score for the visitors was 33 by Dunith Welalagoda, with Dasun Shanaka contributing 24. England’s bowlers shared six wickets, with Sony Baker claiming three. The victory gave England a 1‑0 advantage and earned Brook the Player of the Match award.