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England chases down target to secure T20 series against Sri Lanka

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

England chases down target to secure T20 series against Sri Lanka

Summary

England secured a 6-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 match held in Cardiff on September 17. After restricting Sri Lanka to 145-9, England reached their target with 12.1 overs to spare, led by Tom Banton's unbeaten 52. England's bowlers, particularly Liam Dawson, who took 3-32, contained the Sri Lankan innings effectively. This win gives England a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining scheduled at Old Trafford on Saturday, followed by three one-day internationals.

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By the Numbers

•Sri Lanka scored 145-9 in their innings.
•Tom Banton scored 52 runs off 24 balls.
•England reached 146-4 in 12.1 overs.
•Liam Dawson took 3 wickets for 32 runs.
•Final match of the series is set for September 19.

Latest Updates

8:59 PMBBC Sport — England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to take T20 series win
8:55 PMBBC Sport — England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
8:34 PMYahoo Sports — England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win

What they're saying

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England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.
— BBC Sport

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England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.
— Yahoo Sports