'Like a mini World Cup' - Jacks sees positives in England's tri-series troubles — SkimNews
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- Sri Lanka chased a target of 430 and beat England by two wickets, completing the run chase on the penultimate ball.
- England must beat Pakistan on Sunday, October 25, and Sri Lanka on Thursday, October 29, to give themselves a chance of reaching the October 31 final.
- Will Jacks treats the next two games as a “mini World Cup,” saying a tri-series recreates pressure that training and bilateral series cannot while preparing England for the 2027 tournament.
- Harry Brook made England’s first ODI double hundred and the all-time fastest ODI double hundred, reaching 202 as Jacks watched from the other end.
- Sam Curran conceded 103 from nine overs in his second match after groin surgery, recording the worst ODI figures by an England bowler as Jacks called it a bowling-unit problem.
Why it matters: England’s bid for the October 31 final now hinges on wins over Pakistan on October 25 and Sri Lanka on October 29 after two opening defeats. Jacks calls every game a “stepping stone” toward the 2027 World Cup, tying the immediate final chase to the team’s stated longer-term preparation.
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