Jos Buttler ransacks small chase as England cruise to 3-0 series sweep
Bowlers share wickets around in underpowered Sri Lanka effort that saw them all out in 18.5 overs
England's cricket team secured a dominant 3-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka, with Jos Buttler leading the charge in the final T20I. Sri Lanka's batting collapse continued as they were dismissed for a mere 124 runs, a target that England completed in just 9.4 overs. The decisive partnership between Harry Brook and Buttler saw them amass 85 runs off just 39 deliveries, propelling England to 82 for 1 by the end of the powerplay.
By the end of the chase, Buttler had contributed a stellar 62 runs off 32 deliveries, finishing with a six over square leg. This series victory solidified England's position at the top, having regained the ICC No. 1 ranking from India.
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