Kandy, Sri Lanka, Feb 22, 2026 (AFP) - England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener

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2026-02-22

England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super Eights phase with a resounding 51-run win in Kandy on Sunday. After England were asked to bat first and scored what looked like a below-par 146-9, Jofra Archer and Will Jacks took five wickets during the six-over power play to leave Sri Lanka's top order in tatters at 34-5. "That's a beautiful birthday present," said Brook......

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