Will Jacks stars with bat and ball as England defeat Sri Lanka
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Will Jacks shone with both bat and ball to secure a comfortable opening series win for England over Sri Lanka.
England secured a comfortable victory in the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka following a stellar all-round display by Will Jacks. After being restricted to two hundred and sixty-five runs, England dismissed the tourists for one hundred and seventy-six, giving the side a one-nil series lead. Harry Brook contributed a top score of sixty-seven runs while captaining the team through a challenging batting surface.
- Will Jacks claimed five wickets during the bowling innings after earlier scoring an unbeaten forty-six runs.
- Harry Brook top-scored for England with sixty-seven runs under warm September conditions.
- The opening fixture took place on a tired end-of-season pitch before the series moves to Headingley.
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Why it matters
The match forms part of Sri Lanka's limited-overs tour of England, following a preceding Twenty20 international series.
What outlets agree on
England beat Sri Lanka in the first one-day international, with Will Jacks delivering a decisive all-round contribution.
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- The IndependentHarry Brook feels Will Jacks growing into fresh role as England beat Sri Lanka1w ago · open ↗
- The GuardianFirst blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka1w ago · open ↗
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