Will Jacks' unbeaten 46 and career‑best 5‑22 secured England an 89‑run win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester‑le‑Street.
England posted 265 for 10 in 48.1 overs, with Harry Brook scoring 67 and Will Jacks remaining unbeaten on 46. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 176 in 37 overs, giving England an 89‑run victory.
Jacks also claimed the wickets of Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka and finished with career‑best figures of 5‑22, the best by an England spinner since Vic Marks in 1984. Other bowlers contributed, including Gus Atkinson (1‑25) and Jamie Overton (2‑21). The match was played on a slow, low‑bouncing pitch at Chester‑le‑Street.
The win extends England’s run of ten white‑ball victories against Sri Lanka this year and puts them in position to clinch a third consecutive ODI series win with a game to spare at Headingley, before the three‑match series concludes at The Oval.
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