Brook's century powers England to 119-run win over Sri Lanka

England captain Harry Brook scored a brilliant unbeaten 114 off 49 balls to lead his side to a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20 international at Southampton on Tuesday. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Brook's innings, his second T20I century, was the cornerstone of England's total of 254 for 4 after they were asked to bat first. He was ably supported by Jos Buttler, who made 80 off 44 balls. The pair put on 128 runs for the second wicket after debutant Aneurin Donald was caught for 12. Brook reached his half-century in just 20 balls and accelerated further, hitting 30 runs in a single over from spinner Dunith Wellalage. His century came off 42 deliveries, equalling the second-fastest by an England player in T20Is. The innings featured 10 fours and six sixes. Set a target of 255, Sri Lanka's batting lineup collapsed. They were reduced to 32 for 3 in the powerplay and never recovered, bowled out for 135 in 19 overs. England's bowlers were disciplined, with Sonny Baker taking 3 for 12 on his home ground in his second T20I appearance.