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Banton strong with 52 as England eyes series win against Sri Lanka

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:12 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Banton strong with 52 as England eyes series win against Sri Lanka

Summary

Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 52 off 24 balls as England faced Sri Lanka in a T20 match at Cardiff. Banton's innings contributed to England successfully chasing Sri Lanka's total of 145-9 with 7.5 overs remaining. Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Banton's recent performance and highlighted the potential impact of new white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen on his development. This match represents a key moment as England looks to secure a T20 series victory with a win in the remaining game. Hussain also commended spinner Liam Dawson, who took 3-32, for changing the game's momentum.

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Key Details

•Banton's 52 helped England chase 146 runs comfortably.
•England reached their target with 7.5 overs to spare.
•Pietersen's mentorship is seen as crucial for Banton's growth.
•Sri Lanka's recent struggles highlighted by their 14th T20 loss to England.
•Liam Dawson's wickets shifted the match in England's favor.

What they're saying

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Nasser Hussain has lauded the "second coming" of England batter Tom Banton and says the appointment of new white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen could be key to his development in the middle order.
— Sky Sports

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