Jos Buttler’s century, T20 World Cup, England vs. Sri Lanka: England defeated Sri Lanka on Monday thanks to Jos Buttler’s undefeated century.
With a 26-run victory over Sri Lanka on Monday, England effectively clinched their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Jos. Buttler produced the first century of the tournament. After being asked to bat first in Sharjah, Buttler’s undefeated 101, his first century in 86. T20 internationals, guided England to 163 for four. The England bowlers, led by. Adil Rashid, then bowled Sri Lanka out for. 137 in. 19 overs, allowing them to continue unbeaten in the Super 12 stage with four wins.
Jos Buttler’s century, Only. South Africa and Australia share the same eight points, but England has the advantage of a significantly stronger run rate.
Buttler hit six fours and six sixes in his 67-ball innings, putting on. 112 with skipper Eoin Morgan, who made 40, to help England recover from a 35-3 deficit.
The England opener topped his previous T20 best of. 83 with an unbeaten 71 in the win over Australia, and now leads the tournament batting list with 214 runs.
Sri Lanka had England on the back foot, but. Buttler held firm and attacked the opposition, reaching his century on the last ball of the innings with another knock over the fence.
Sri Lanka suffered their third defeat in four games.
Wanindu Hasaranga, a leg-spinner, took two early wickets, Jason Roy for nine and. Jonny Bairstow, who was trapped lbw for nought off the opening delivery.
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