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 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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"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.
"England's impressive T20 form continues as they thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff to seal the series with a match to spare.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 8:59 PMEngland beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to take T20 series win
England's impressive T20 form continues as they thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff to seal the series with a match to spare.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 8:55 PMEngland crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
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 SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:34 PMEngland crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
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.
- Sky Sports—England cruise to comfortable win to take the series against Sri Lanka
Highlights of the second T20 match between England and Sri Lanka.
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