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England secures T20 series against Sri Lanka with six-wicket victory

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:47 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

England secures T20 series against Sri Lanka with six-wicket victory

Summary

England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 match at Sophia Gardens on September 17, 2026. Tom Banton scored 52 runs off 24 balls, guiding England to an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Jos Buttler became the first player to reach 15,000 T20 runs during the match. Sri Lanka posted a total of 145 runs, with Liam Dawson taking three wickets to hinder their progress. England will play the third T20 on September 19 at Old Trafford.

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By the Numbers

•Tom Banton scores 52 off 24 balls for England
•Sri Lanka sets a target of 145 runs
•Liam Dawson takes three wickets for England
•Jos Buttler reaches milestone of 15,000 T20 runs
•England leads the series 2-0 with one match remaining

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8:43 PMESPNcricinfo — Banton steers England into unassailable 2-0 series lead

What they're saying

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Tom Banton notched an inspired 52 off 24 balls to steer England to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 to clinch the three-match series with a game to spare.
— Sky Sports