England routs Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to seal T20 series victory

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England's Tom Banton celebrates reaching 50 runs during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 52 from 24 balls as England routed Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch their T20 international series with a match to spare Thursday.

The hosts easily chased down Sri Lanka’s 145-9, reaching the mark in 12.1 overs two days after a 119-run victory in Southampton.

The visitors struggled after a start that saw them reach 56 without loss in the powerplay. England’s Liam Dawson picked 3-32.

The final match of the series will be played Saturday at Old Trafford.

England routs Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to seal T20 series victory | iNFOnews.ca
England’s Jos Buttler bats during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)

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Sri Lanka’s Eshan Malinga celebrates taking catch of England’s Harry Brook during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
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Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga hits out caught by England’s Liam Dawson during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)

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