Jos Buttler saw England to a comfortable eight-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday as the hosts went 1-0 up in a three-match series. Chris Woakes, playing his first international T20 since 2015, went wicketless in an economical return of 0-14 in three overs. But a target of 130 proved well within the range of England, the world's top-ranked T20 side, as they won with 17 balls to spare. Buttler thrashed eight fours and one six in his innings and shared an opening stand of 80 with Jason Roy. Morgan, speaking to BBC Radio, was pleased by an all-round display that augurs well for England's prospects in October's T20 World Cup.

Source: News 24 June 24, 2021 04:41 UTC