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Rawalpindi | A thrilling Tri-Series match was played between Sri Lanka and England in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Harry Brook Double Century Drives England to 429
Asked to bat first after losing the toss, England put up a massive total of 429 for 4.
Sri Lanka Wins Thriller as Brook Double Ton Goes Vain
Sri Lanka defeated England by 2 wickets with 1 ball remaining in a high-scoring thriller in Rawalpindi, despite Harry Brook scoring a double century.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- England posted 429 for 4 powered by Harry Brook 202 runs off 116 balls.
- Pavan Rathnayake scored 130 runs off 106 balls to guide Sri Lanka to victory.
- Sam Curran conceded 103 runs in 9 overs at an economy of 11.40.
- Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis chose to chase due to the dew factor.
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Captain Harry Brook played an explosive knock of 202 runs in just 116 deliveries, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes.
Sri Lanka Pulls Off Remarkable Chase
In reply, Sri Lanka displayed magnificent batting to achieve the steep target.
Pavan Rathnayake led the charge by scoring 130 runs off 106 balls.
Sri Lanka chased down the target with 2 wickets in hand and just 1 ball remaining.
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Harry Brook Laments Bowling Performance
After his double century went in vain, England captain Harry Brook expressed deep disappointment with his bowling attack.
Brook attributed the defeat to his bowlers, particularly Sam Curran who conceded 103 runs in his 9 overs.
Unfortunately it means nothing now for the losing team. In my eyes, it has no value.
Brook described the game as a fantastic cricket match where Sri Lanka played exceptionally well to score 400 runs.
Need to Revisit Plans
Brook stated that the team failed to execute with the ball and must return to the drawing board.
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He expressed optimism about bouncing back in the upcoming games to secure a place in the final.
Kusal Mendis Praises Team Character
Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis confirmed that chasing was their preferred choice across five matches due to dew.
As a captain, I enjoyed the innings. The boys batted brilliantly and everyone took responsibility.
Mendis praised Avishka, Pavan, Dasun, and Janith for showing tremendous character in chasing down 430 runs.
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