England Lead T20 Series

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has become the first batter in the world to score 15,000 runs in the T20 format (combining international matches and various leagues). He surpassed West Indies' legendary all-rounder Kieron Pollard to claim the top spot on the list of T20 run-scorers.

Pollard has 14,994 runs to his name. The 36-year-old Buttler achieved this milestone across 528 T20 matches, maintaining an average of 35.46 and an impressive strike rate of 147.46.

Buttler reached this milestone by taking a single off a delivery by Eshan Malinga during the fifth over of England's innings in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka. In this match, England defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Batting first at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Sri Lanka scored 145 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

England chased down the target in 12.1 overs, losing 3 wickets in the process. Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 52 off 24 balls.

Nissanka provides a brisk start, then Sri Lanka lose 9 wickets in 15 overs

Powered by Pathum Nissanka's brisk start, Sri Lanka reached 55 without loss in 5 overs. Nissanka scored 37 off 21 balls.

After that, Sri Lanka's innings faltered. The team lost nine wickets while adding 90 runs in the remaining 15 overs and could reach only 145.

Pathum Nissanka scored 37 runs in 21 balls for Sri Lanka.

Dawson took 3 wickets, named Player of the Match

England's Liam Dawson took 3 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs. He claimed crucial wickets in the middle of Sri Lanka's innings. Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer also bowled tightly.

Liam Dawson got wickets on consecutive deliveries against Sri Lanka.

Banton hits a 24-ball fifty as England won with 47 balls to spare

Chasing a target of 146, England made an aggressive start. Buttler scored 30, and captain Harry Brook made 23. Banton then scored an unbeaten 52 off 24 balls to take the team to the target in 12.1 overs.

England have won 22 of 25 T20s under Brook's captaincy

England's T20 record has been outstanding since Harry Brook became captain in June last year. The team have won 22 of the 25 completed T20 matches under his captaincy. England also have a strong record at Sophia Gardens, where they recorded their 10th win in 12 T20s.

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