England showcased their dominance over Sri Lanka, marking their 14th consecutive victory against the visitors, as they chased down a target of 146 runs with a resounding six-wicket win and 47 balls remaining. This match, played after England won the toss, continued a trend dating back over a decade, with Sri Lanka last defeating them in 2009 by a narrow nine runs.

The game highlighted a stark contrast in batting prowess, particularly in six-hitting. Tom Banton and Harry Brook led the charge, with Banton scoring his fifth and fastest half-century in T20s, while Brook hit three sixes off just eight balls. In contrast, only two Sri Lankans managed to clear the boundary, underscoring the disparity in batting quality.

Sri Lanka started strongly, with Lahiru Udara and Pathum Nissanka racing to 55 runs without loss in the first five overs. However, they faltered dramatically, losing 90 runs for nine wickets in the remaining overs. Liam Dawson played a crucial role in dismantling their innings, taking a stunning catch and claiming key wickets.

Despite a brief recovery spearheaded by captain Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka finished with a total of 145 runs, which proved inadequate against England’s batting lineup.

England's chase began shakily, losing two early wickets, including Jos Buttler, who became the first player to surpass 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. Nevertheless, the team maintained momentum, with Brook's explosive cameo and Banton's steady scoring leading them to victory.

With only one loss under Brook's captaincy, England heads into their final fixture at Old Trafford against India, looking to continue their impressive form in T20 cricket.