England bowlers secure crucial win over Sri Lanka

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A superb bowling performance revived England’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 51-run victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super 8s phase.

England’s batting faltered, scoring 146-9, yet their bowlers excelled, dismissing Sri Lanka for 95.

Notably, Jofra Archer took out key batsmen Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, while Will Jacks made a significant impact with three wickets in the powerplay, including those of Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake.

England’s bowling strategy was effective as Sri Lanka struggled with the tricky pitch, collapsing to 34-5.

Significant contributions came from Phil Salt, who scored 62, and Jacks, who added 21 runs, reinforcing his all-round capabilities.

England, now nearing semi-final qualification, will face Pakistan and New Zealand in upcoming matches.

However, England’s batting still lacks consistency, highlighted by Jos Buttler’s poor performance. The powerplay returned just 37 runs, indicating ongoing struggles as they aim to elevate their offensive output in the tournament.