England routs Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to seal T20 series victory

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England's Tom Banton celebrates reaching 50 runs during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
England's Tom Banton celebrates reaching 50 runs during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
England's Jos Buttler bats during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
England's Jos Buttler bats during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
Sri Lanka's Eshan Malinga celebrates taking catch of England's Harry Brook during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
Sri Lanka's Eshan Malinga celebrates taking catch of England's Harry Brook during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga hits out caught by England's Liam Dawson during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga hits out caught by England's Liam Dawson during the second IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday Sept. 17, 2026. (David Davies/PA via AP)
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7:01 PM on Thursday, September 17

The Associated Press

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 52 from 24 balls as England routed Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch their T20 international series with a match to spare Thursday.

The hosts easily chased down Sri Lanka's 145-9, reaching the mark in 12.1 overs two days after a 119-run victory in Southampton.

The visitors struggled after a start that saw them reach 56 without loss in the powerplay. England's Liam Dawson picked 3-32.

The final match of the series will be played Saturday at Old Trafford.

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