England Dominates: Sweeps Series Against Sri Lanka Ahead of World Cup

England completed a 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka, spearheaded by Jacob Bethell's decisive bowling. Despite a rocky batting start, England posted 128-9, with Sam Curran scoring 58. Sri Lanka faltered against spinners, crumbling to 116 all out. England's preparation for the T20 World Cup appears robust.

England showcased their cricketing prowess by clinching a 3-0 series victory against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, firmly establishing themselves as top contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The standout performance came from left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell, who dismantled the opposition with a spell of 4 wickets for just 11 runs in eight balls, restricting Sri Lanka to 116 all out.

Earlier, England's innings stumbled initially as they managed 128-9, thanks to Sam Curran's resilient 58-run knock in challenging conditions. Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera shone brightly for Sri Lanka, recording career-best figures of 5-24.

Sri Lanka's batting lineup once again failed to tackle England's spinners, losing their last eight wickets for just 54 runs. Despite Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka's efforts, Sri Lanka couldn't withstand the pressure. England captain Harry Brook expressed confidence in adapting to different conditions, setting the stage for an exciting World Cup start on Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)