Harry Brook's 300 Strike Rate Blitz Helps England Clinch T20 Series Against Sri Lanka

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News18•02-02-2026, 07:06
Harry Brook's 300 Strike Rate Blitz Helps England Clinch T20 Series Against Sri Lanka
- •England defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets (DLS method) in the second T20, securing the series win.
- •Sri Lanka, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2026, faced embarrassment at home, losing the first match by 11 runs.
- •Harry Brook smashed an explosive 36 runs off 12 balls at a strike rate of 300, complementing Tom Banton's unbeaten 54.
- •Sri Lanka posted 189/5, with Pawan Ratnayake (40), Pathum Nissanka (34), and Kamil Mishara (36) contributing.
- •The match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was rain-affected, leading to a revised target for England.
Why It Matters: England secured the T20 series against co-host Sri Lanka, highlighted by Harry Brook's explosive batting.
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