Brook Ton Anchors England Total vs Sri Lanka in 1st T20 — SkimNews
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- Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first in the 1st T20I at Utilita Bowl, Southampton
- England posted a total around 254/4 featuring Brook's century — the central focus of both BBC and Sky Sports coverage — setting Sri Lanka a target in the 254–255 range
- Sri Lanka's innings had just begun with openers Nissanka and Mishara unbeaten after 0.5 overs, requiring 254 more runs from 19.1 overs with all 10 wickets standing
- Sri Lanka's middle and lower order — Udara, Asalanka, Mendis, Shanaka, Hasaranga, Wellalage, Theekshana, Chameera and Malinga — are yet to bat
- The on-field umpires were Graham Lloyd and James Middlebrook; Rob White served as TV umpire, Jeff Crowe as match referee, and Russell Warren as reserve umpire
Why it matters: BBC and Sky headlines both lead on Brook's century as the innings that defined England's total — yet the scorecard reveals the match is minutes old, with Sri Lanka scoreless after half an over and the series opener still wide open.
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