Tom Banton’s six-hitting wins T20 for England after Dawson derails Sri Lanka
England defeated Sri Lanka in a T20 cricket match in Cardiff, extending their long-standing winning streak against the tourists. Tom Banton's aggressive batting and Liam Dawson's bowling were key factors in the dominant victory.
Why it matters
Documents the ongoing performance gap between the two national cricket teams in the T20 format.
Tom Banton enjoys himself as he hits one of his four sixes during England’s six-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Cardiff. Photograph: David Davies/PA Tom Banton enjoys himself as he hits one of his four sixes during England’s six-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Cardiff. Photograph: David Davies/PA Cricket Tom Banton’s six-hitting wins T20 for England after Dawson derails Sri Lanka Banton and Brook lead England home in style
Big hitting leaves Sri Lanka looking out of their depth
Prefer the Guardian on Google England extended their extraordinary hex over Sri Lanka to a 14th game, with the tourists looking as out of their depth as the balls that were repeatedly deposited into the River Taff as their opponents cantered to an increasingly and deliciously customary victory.
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