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Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka
- On Tuesday, all-rounder Will Jacks starred as England defeated Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first One Day International at Chester-le-Street, taking a career-best five wickets for 22 runs and scoring 46 not out.
- England posted 265 all out in 48.1 overs after electing to bat on a slow pitch where Captain Harry Brook scored 67, the only half-century, despite the team failing to hit a single six.
- Sri Lanka struggled to form partnerships, reaching 176 all out in 37 overs as Captain Kusal Mendis top-scored with 42 and debutant leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage took three wickets for 44 runs.
- Captain Brook told Sky Sports, "Jacks is an outstanding player," while Mendis acknowledged his middle order "have to try and create something more special" in future matches.
- The series continues in Leeds on Thursday before the final clash at The Oval on Sunday. England prepares for next year's Cricket World Cup in southern Africa with momentum from this victory.
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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
CHESTER-LE-STREET, United Kingdom: Will Jacks starred with both bat and ball as England overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. His quickfire 46 not out helped guide England to a competitive 265 all out after they lost momentum following the exit of captain Harry Brook for 67. Off-spinner Jacks then took a fine 5-22 in seven overs, including three dismissals in what became the final ov…
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