England secured an overwhelming 119-run victory against Sri Lanka in the first T20 International. Captain Harry Brook, who had been offered rest, delivered a brilliant unbeaten century, scoring 114 runs off just 49 balls. This performance marked England's 19th win in 22 games under his captaincy.
Brook's powerful hitting included a third of his runs coming from boundaries, with six sixes. His impressive running between the wickets also contributed significantly to England's total of 254 runs.