England Sweeps Sri Lanka in T20I Series, Ascends to Top of ICC T20I Rankings
The dominant 3-0 whitewash sees England replace India as the world's top-ranked Twenty20 International side.
The story
England completed a commanding 3-0 T20 International series sweep against Sri Lanka on Saturday, securing an eight-wicket victory in the third and final match at Emirates Old Trafford. Chasing a modest target of 125, England reached 126/2 with 62 balls to spare.
Jos Buttler led the charge with an unbeaten 62 runs from 32 deliveries, while captain Harry Brook contributed 33 before being run out. Brook was also named player of the series for his consistent performances.
Earlier, Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum, collapsing to 124 all out in 18.5 overs, with Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, and Sonny Baker each taking two wickets. This series win propelled England to the top of the ICC Men's T20I team rankings, dislodging India.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs Sri Lanka | T20I | England won by 8 wickets | Jos Buttler 62* (32), Harry Brook (Player of the Series) |
| Japan vs Hong Kong, China | T20I | Hong Kong won by 4 wickets | Benjamin Ito-Davis 3/11, Shahid Wasif 30* (31) |
| Japan vs Hong Kong, China | T20I | Match Abandoned | |
| Zimbabwe vs Australia | ODI | Scheduled for today |
Series in play
Sri Lanka tour of England (3 T20Is). England won the series 3-0
Hong Kong, China tour of Japan (2 T20Is). Series drawn 1-1
Australia tour of Zimbabwe (3 ODIs). 3rd ODI today, series outcome pending
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. England, 2. India | England moved to the top after sweeping Sri Lanka. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India | India continues to hold the top spot. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia | Australia remains the top-ranked Test side. |
| ICC World Test Championship (2025-27) | 1. Australia, 2. South Africa, 5. India, 9. Pakistan | Pakistan recently docked 11 points for a slow over-rate. |
What we'll be watching
- Zimbabwe vs Australia, 3rd ODI on September 20, 2026, in Harare.
- Japan vs India, Only T20I on September 22, 2026, in Sano.
- England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI on September 22, 2026, at Banks Homes Riverside, Durham.
- West Indies tour of India, 1st ODI on September 27, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Asian Games Men's T20I, India's 2nd Quarter Final on September 28, 2026, in Nisshin.
- Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan (T20Is & Tests) begins October 9, 2026.
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