00:01Harry Brook produced one of the finest innings of his career as England opened their T20 series
00:09against Sri Lanka with an emphatic 119-run victory in Southampton. The England captain
00:18blasted an unbeaten 114 runs, reaching his century in just 42 deliveries and striking
00:2510-4s and 6-6s in a breathtaking display of hitting power and running between the wickets.
00:33Brook shared a match-defining partnership of 128 with former captain Joss Butler who made 80 runs,
00:41England piled up an imposing 254 from just 20 overs.
00:51Now really Sri Lanka never threatened in reply, slipping behind the required run rate early and
00:57losing very quick wickets before being bowled out for 135. Sonny Baker impressed with the ball,
01:05he got three wickets in the game. Jamie Overton and Liam Dawson also chipped in with key wickets as
01:12well but it was Brook's extraordinary batting form that was the hallmark of England's victory and it
01:19was a masterclass that underlined why he is regarded one of the most destructive batters in world cricket,
01:27all boding well before the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. His performances this summer have
01:33been below his usual standards. The Yorkshireman has also had to balance leadership responsibility
01:38responsibility with his own batting form.
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