England's victory over Sri Lanka highlighted by Jacks' 46 runs and 5 wickets

Riverside Ground witnessed England’s dominant display as they posted 265 for 6, a total built around three key contributions: Harry Brook’s 67, Joe Root’s 44 and Wil Jacks’ 46‑run knock.

Jacks, batting at the halfway mark, faced 47 balls and remained unbeaten, steering England past the midway point with steady boundary work and rotating the strike. His innings set the platform for a sizable total.

Switching to his bowling role, Jacks claimed five wickets in just six overs, conceding only 22 runs. This dual‑effort marked the first instance of a debutant English bowler taking a five‑for in ODIs and placed him among an elite group of all‑round performers.

Sri Lanka could only muster 176 runs in 37 overs, falling short by 89 runs and handing England a comprehensive series‑opening win.