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England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs in Durham ODI
Will Jacks starred with bat and ball as England took a 1-0 series lead with a dominant performance.
In brief
Will Jacks starred with bat and ball as England took a 1-0 series lead with a dominant performance. England's all-round cricket, led by Will Jacks' 46 not out and 5-22 bowling, overwhelmed Sri Lanka in the first ODI. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
England wins by 89 runs
England beat Sri Lanka in Durham to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Will Jacks was player of the match with 46 not out and a career-best 5-22.
Brook scores 67 after England bats first
Captain Harry Brook top-scored with 67 off 69 balls after England won the toss and elected to bat. England reached 265 in 48.1 overs.
Debutant Colombage causes middle-order collapse
Debutant Sachindu Colombage took 3-44, including the wickets of Joe Root and three England batsmen bowled in quick succession. England lost six wickets for 65 runs in 15.5 overs.
Jacks steadies ship with 46 not out
Will Jacks led England's resistance with an unbeaten 46 from 47 balls, including an explosive 18 in the 48th over to push England past 250.
Sri Lanka stumbles early in chase
Sri Lanka slipped to 51-2 after losing both openers. Kamindu Mendis was caught at short midwicket off Atkinson before Tongue induced an edge through to Buttler.
Jacks seals victory in final over
Will Jacks took three wickets in the final over, removing Wellalage, Fernando and Madushanka to finish with 5-22. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 176 in 37 overs.
“It was a really good all-round performance from the team there.”
England adapts to challenging conditions
Captain Brook praised England's communication and clarity in the field. England will face Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Headingley on Thursday.
“We communicated very well.”
The takeaway
England's all-round cricket, led by Will Jacks' 46 not out and 5-22 bowling, overwhelmed Sri Lanka in the first ODI.
