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CARDIFF, Sept 18: England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets on Thursday to secure a 2-0 victory in the three-match T20 international series.
Jos Buttler became the first batter to reach 15,000 career runs in Twenty20 cricket during the match, adding another milestone to his international career.
Liam Dawson played a key role with the ball, taking three wickets as England restricted Sri Lanka before completing the chase with six wickets in hand.
The result gave England an unassailable lead in the series with one match remaining.
England’s performance combined disciplined bowling with a controlled batting display as the hosts successfully chased the target in Cardiff.
The victory adds to England’s preparations and momentum in the shortest format, while Sri Lanka will look to finish the series positively in the remaining match.
The achievement by Buttler was also a significant individual milestone in the rapidly growing T20 format, underlining his contribution across domestic and international competitions.
The final match of the series will provide Sri Lanka an opportunity to end the tour with a win, while England will seek a clean sweep.
England Secure T20 Series Victory Over Sri Lanka
