Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka
CHESTER-LE-STREET: Will Jacks took a career best 5-22 and scored an unbeaten 46 to guide England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. After electing to bat, England posted 265 all out in 48.1 overs, before Sri Lanka limped their way to 176 all out in 37 overs in reply as the home side continued their good recent run in the format…
Will Jacks delivered a career-best 5-22 and scored an unbeaten 46 as England triumphed over Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first One Day International at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. England posted 265 all out in 48.1 overs after choosing to bat first. In response, Sri Lanka managed to reach 176 all out in 37 overs. This victory marks England's fifth win in their last six ODI matches, including two victories over Sri Lanka in Colombo in January.
England captain Harry Brook praised Jacks for his outstanding performances with both bat and ball. Brook scored 67 from 69 balls before being caught at deep cover. Jacks responded with an unbeaten 46 from 47 balls, while Joe Root was dismissed by debutant leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage for 44 from 52 deliveries. Colombage claimed 3-44 in his 10 overs, with Jos Buttler and Kusal Mendis taking 3-44 and 42 respectively, providing further assistance to the English bowlers.
The wicket was slow, posing challenges for stroke-play. England's last five wickets added 69 valuable runs after reaching 300. Sri Lanka's captain, Kusal Mendis, acknowledged the strong bowling performance by Jacks but lamented the team's inability to form partnerships in the middle order. The second match in the series will take place in Leeds on Thursday, followed by a final clash at The Oval on Sunday.
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