T20 World Cup 2021: Jos Buttler shines as England beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs to virtually enter semis

England scored 163 in 20 overs and then restricted Sri Lanka to 137 to register their fourth win in four games in the ongoing T20 World Cup and enter semis of the tournament.

Jos Buttler smashed his maiden ton before England displayed an all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 26 runs in the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. With this win, England have virtually become the first team to enter the semifinals of the elite tournament.

England scored 163 in 20 overs and then restricted Sri Lanka to 137 to register their fourth win in four games in the tournament.

Chasing 164, Sri Lanka got off to a worst possible start as they lost opener Pathum Nissanka in the first over. Charith Asalanka and Kusal Perera also departed in the powerplay reducing Sri Lanka to 34/3 in 5.1 overs.