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England won their T20 cricket series against Sri Lanka by beating them 6-2, securing the victory in Cardiff with a six-wicket triumph. The match report highlights England's strong performance, extending their impressive record in T20 matches. This content is available only to UK users.

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In Cardiff, England crushed Sri Lanka in the Second Vitality T20 match, sealing their series victory 2-0. Sri Lanka struggled after an initial strong start led by Pathum Nissanka's top-scoring 37 runs, but were ultimately dismissed for 145-9 in 20 overs. England then breezed past this total in just 12.1 overs with Tom Banton hitting an unbeaten 52 to secure a win by six wickets. The match highlighted England's dominance in T20 cricket, as they have now won 22 of their last 25 completed matches since the start of last summer.

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“Both articles describe England winning a T20 cricket match against Sri Lanka in Cardiff by six wickets, sealing a series victory with identical scores and key player performances.”

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“The articles describe different matches in the T20 series, with Article A referring to a match won by England by 119 runs in Southampton, while Article B mentions an England victory by six wickets in Cardiff.”

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There was an error England's impressive T20 form continues as they thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff to seal the series with a match to spare. MATCH REPORT: England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win Available to UK users only.

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