{
  "id": 8512683,
  "title": "Jos Buttler ransacks small chase as England cruise to 3-0 series sweep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/jos-buttler-ransacks-small-chase-as-england-cruise-to-3-0-series-sweep-8512683",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T17:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/jos-buttler-ransacks-small-chase-as-england-cruise-to-3-0-series-sweep/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Sri Lanka saved their most dismal batting performance of the series for last as they were bowled out for 124, a target which England knocked off in just 9.4 overs. The result secured a 3-0 series sweep, and subjected Sri Lanka to a 15th consecutive loss in T20Is against England, who regained the ICC No. […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "England vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I prediction, lineups and pitch report as Brook eyes clean sweep",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/england-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-t20i-prediction-lineups-and-pitch-report-as",
        "published": "2026-09-18T19:02:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Jos Buttler ransacks small chase as England cruise to 3-0 series sweep",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/jos-buttler-ransacks-small-chase-as-england-cruise-to-3-0-series-sweep",
        "published": "2026-09-19T16:33:46.000Z"
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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."
}