Harry Brook blocks out the noise to lead England to T20 series win in Sri Lanka
2nd T20i: England, 173-4, bt Sri Lanka, 189-5, by 6wkts (DLS)
Banton 54*, Brook hits 36 off 12 balls for 2-0 series lead
Numerous apologies, intense scrutiny but, still, he goes and does that. Harry Brook’s 12-ball 36 helped England chase down a revised target of 168 in the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka, securing the tourists’ second series victory of the week.
England had initially been set 190, but a rain break prompted a change of equation; when Brook emerged England needed 87 from 7.5 overs in a reduced game. He put on an exhibition over extra cover to turn the chase his side’s way. While the captain’s knock was brief, Tom Banton made his case for a starting spot at the World Cup, putting aside his tough time in the field to stay the course with an excellent, unbeaten on 54. Continue reading...
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