ADVERTISEMENTJacks, who made 21 useful runs down the order, returned to claim 3-22 as England bowled out Sri Lanka for 95 inside 17 overs to prevail. Harry Brook made 14 before Wellalage dismissed him lbw, a decision the England captain challenged but could not overturn. They needed a lion-hearted bowling effort and produced one to reduce Sri Lanka to 22-4 inside five overs. Archer removed Kamil Mishara and Sri Lanka slumped to 34-5 after Wellalage became Jacks' third victim. Shanaka made a defiant 30 but Jacks relayed a catch in the deep to remove the Sri Lanka captain and effectively seal England's victory.

Source: The Telegraph February 22, 2026 14:00 UTC