Brook, Buttler, Baker star as Sri Lanka slump to 119-run rout
Captain and former captain combine to post 254 for 4, before fast bowler leads the line with three wickets
15/09Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of England at Southampton, Sep 15 2026
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![England]( "England")
254/4 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
135 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
15/09Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of England at Southampton, Sep 15 2026
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![England]( "England")
254/4 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
135 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Why Pietersen's influence can benefit Brook in Test cricket too
England's white-ball captain and new mentor are kindred spirits, whatever the format
Sri Lanka's T20 issues run deeper than just lacking the power game
As Harry Brook and Jos Buttler went about thrashing the ball everywhere in the opening T20I, they brutally exposed how far Sri Lanka's T20 game has fallen
Sri Lanka bowl first, Donald debuts for England
Tourists include Dunith Wellalage in a three-spinner attack, with Dasun Shanaka back as the allrounder
McCullum: Carse must 'get his house in order' before England return
Head coach's message of responsibility echoed by new team mentor Kevin Pietersen
Fleming to link up with T20I squad in preparation for Test coaching stint
Incoming head coach will meet with ECB officials, counties and key personnel in lead-up to tenure
Preview
England look to continue domineering T20 form
Sri Lanka's warm-ups performances suggest life could be tough against a side they haven't beaten in T20Is since 2014