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

In Cardiff, Wales, England secured their T20 international series victory against Sri Lanka by defeating them with a score of 145-6 in just 12.1 overs. Tom Banton led England's charge with an unbeaten 52 off 24 balls, while Liam Dawson was the top wicket taker for England with figures of 3-32. Sri Lanka had initially scored 56 without loss but fell short to end on 145-9. The series concludes with a final match scheduled for Saturday in Old Trafford.

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In Cardiff, Wales, England thrashed Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch their T20 international series with a match still left. This victory sealed England's second consecutive win over Sri Lanka in the tournament, following a 119-run triumph two days prior in Southampton. Despite an initial strong start by Sri Lanka reaching 56 without loss during the powerplay, they struggled afterward, finishing with a below-par score of 145-9 in their allotted 20 overs. Tom Banton starred for England, scoring an unbeaten 52 off just 24 balls as England reached the target in 12.1 overs. The final match of the series is scheduled to be played on Saturday at Old Trafford.

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“Both articles describe England's T20 cricket victory over Sri Lanka in Cardiff on September 17, 2026, where Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 52 and England won by six wickets.”

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“Both articles describe England's victory over Sri Lanka by six wickets in a T20 match in Cardiff on the same date, securing the series win with one game left.”

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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.

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

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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. asserted

England → score → match

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. asserted

hosts → chase → Southampton

The visitors struggled after a start that saw them reach 56 without loss in the powerplay. asserted

them → struggle → powerplay

England’s Liam Dawson picked 3-32. asserted

Dawson → pick → 3

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

match → play → Trafford

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

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