Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka
Summary
England won the first one-day international cricket match against Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street. Will Jacks played a key role, scoring 46 runs without getting out and taking five wickets, helping England bowl Sri Lanka out for 176 runs.Key Facts
- England scored 265 runs in their innings before being all out in 48.1 overs.
- Harry Brook scored 67 runs and Joe Root added 44 runs for England.
- Sri Lanka was bowled out for 176 runs in 37 overs.
- Will Jacks took 5 wickets for 22 runs, his best bowling figures in his career.
- Jacks also scored 46 runs not out, contributing both with bat and ball.
- England has now won 10 white-ball matches in a row against Sri Lanka this year.
- The series has three matches; England leads 1-0 and can win the series in the next game.
- Sri Lanka’s leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage made his debut and took 3 wickets for 44 runs.
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