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Jacks Shines as England Take 1-0 ODI Series Lead Over Sri Lanka

England secured a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International, with Will Jacks delivering a crucial all-round performance. Harry Brook top-scored for England, who defended a total of 265.

  • England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 series lead.
  • Will Jacks scored an unbeaten 46 and took five wickets for 22 runs.
  • Harry Brook top-scored for England with 67 runs.

England kicked off their One-Day International series against Sri Lanka with a solid victory, securing an 89-run win in a match that saw them bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Harry Brook led the batting with 67 runs, before England's bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for 176.

All-rounder Will Jacks was instrumental in the win, contributing an unbeaten 46 runs and later taking five wickets for 22 runs from seven overs. His performance included dismissing Sri Lanka's top-scorer, Dunith Wellalage, for 45.

This victory marks Harry Brook's 11th as England's ODI captain, as the team builds towards the next 50-over World Cup. The series continues with the second match scheduled for Thursday at Headingley.

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