England vs Sri Lanka: Harry Brook Slams Blazing 100 As England Cross 250 In 1st T20I, Jos Buttler Hits 80 | WATCH

ENG vs SL: The England cricket team put on an entertaining batting show in the first T20I series opener against Sri Lanka in Southampton, racing to a massive 254/4 after being invited to bat first. Captain Harry Brook led from the front with a stunning unbeaten 114 off just 49 balls, while Jos Buttler smashed 80 before falling in the 12th over. England’s aggressive approach left Sri Lanka facing a daunting 255-run target, with Brook’s century being the biggest highlight of their innings.

England vs Sri Lanka: Harry Brook Scores Blazing 100

Harry Brook turned the Utilita Bowl into his own hitting arena, producing a sensational 114 not out from only 49 deliveries. The England national cricket team captain reached his century from 42 balls, continuing the explosive form that saw him make his maiden T20I hundred earlier in the year.

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Brook’s innings was built around relentless acceleration. He punished Sri Lanka’s bowlers whenever they missed their lengths and kept the scoring rate surging through the second half of the innings. His unbeaten 114 ensured England finished with a huge total.

ENG vs SL: Jos Buttler Adds 80

Jos Buttler provided the perfect platform before Brook took the innings into overdrive. The former England skipper struck 80 and looked on course for a potential century before Wanindu Hasaranga ended his stay in the 12th over.

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Jos Buttler hits four 4s in a row 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/opSy44Iy0l

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Buttler’s dismissal came with England on 159/2, having formed a destructive partnership with Brook. He repeatedly cleared the ropes, including a six down the ground, as England moved beyond 150 before the halfway stage.

ENG vs SL: England Innings Highlights

England finished on 254/4 in 20 overs. The innings began with debutant Aneurin Donald opening alongside Jos Buttler.

Brook and Buttler transformed the innings after England got moving, combining power hitting with relentless running between the wickets. Brook’s late assault ensured England maintained a staggering scoring rate right through the closing overs.

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