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England reclaim T20 top spot after dominant series sweep against Sri Lanka

England have returned to the top of the T20 world rankings after completing a 3-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka, securing an eight-wicket victory in Manchester.

  • England defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Manchester to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
  • The victory saw England reclaim the top spot in the T20 world rankings from India.
  • Sri Lanka were bowled out for 124, their lowest T20 total yet, with England reaching the target in less than 10 overs.

England have ascended to the top of the T20 world rankings following a commanding 3-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka. The final match saw England secure an eight-wicket victory at Old Trafford, completing a hat-trick of wins within five days.

Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 124 runs, marking their lowest T20 total to date. England chased down the target comfortably, reaching the winning line with 62 balls to spare.

Jos Buttler led the chase with an unbeaten 62 runs from 32 balls, sharing an 85-run partnership with captain Harry Brook. Sonny Baker, Jofra Archer, and Will Jacks each took two wickets for England.

This latest triumph puts England back ahead of India in the T20 format, with the two nations having exchanged the number one position three times in the past two months. England now boast a record of 23 wins from their last 26 T20 matches.

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