{
  "id": 7732735,
  "title": "Brook hits lightning century as England crush Sri Lanka by 119 runs in opening T20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/brook-hits-lightning-century-as-england-crush-sri-lanka-by-119-runs",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:38:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439752/brook-hits-lightning-century-as-england-crush-sri-lanka-by-119-runs-in-opening-t20"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Southampton witnessed England's dominance as they overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 international of a three-match series on Tuesday. Opener Jos Buttler and captain Harry Brook delivered a masterclass with their batting prowess. Brook, hitting his unbeaten career-best score of 114 runs off 49 balls, orchestrated the rout with a spectacular 10 fours and six sixes. England set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 255 runs after they posted 254-4 in their innings. Sri Lanka struggled in the powerplay, losing three wickets while posting 32-3. The collapse continued with steady wickets falling, leaving Sri Lanka at 71-5 at the halfway point compared to England's 134-1. Despite their best efforts, Sri Lanka were all out for 135 in 19 overs. Sonny Baker performed exceptionally with the ball, finishing with 3-12. England's Aneurin Donald, debuting for the team after the injury to Phil Salt, contributed with a six and was caught for 12 off five balls. Brook lauded his team's performance, declaring it near perfect, and was named Player of the Match.",
  "summary": "SOUTHAMPTON: England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first of three T20 internationals on Tuesday after a batting masterclass by opener Jos Buttler and captain Harry Brook, who hit a brilliant century off 42 balls in an unbeaten career-best 114-run knock. The hosts set Sri Lanka a mighty target of 255 after wrapping up their innings at 254-4 but the visitors were soon struggling, ending the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}