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Jacks stars with bat and ball as England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs

Will Jacks took career-best 5-22 and made 46 not out to power England to victory in first ODI at Chester-le-Street.

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What to know

  • Will Jacks delivered an all-round match-winning performance: 46 not out batting and career-best 5-22 bowling, the best figures by an England spinner since 1984.
  • England defended their lowest ODI total since July 2022 (265), showing they can win without relying on big scores—a key shift under Brendon McCullum.
  • England extended their white-ball dominance to 10 consecutive wins over Sri Lanka and can clinch a third consecutive ODI series win on Thursday at Headingley.
  • Sri Lanka, led by impressive debutant leg-spinner Sachindu Colombage, were hampered by timid batting and collapsed from their fielding improvements.

Will JacksWill Jacks England batter and spinnerHarry BrookHarry Brook England captainBrendon McCullumBrendon McCullum England white-ball coachSachindu Colombage Sri Lanka debutant leg-spinnerRehan Ahmed England leg-spinner

Jacks stars with bat and ball as England beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 12:58 AM ET
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    England beats Sri Lanka by 89 runs in first ODI

    England posted 265 in 48.1 overs on a slow, low pitch with 67 from Harry Brook and 44 from Joe Root, then bowled out Sri Lanka for 176. Will Jacks made 46 not out and took career-best figures of 5-22.

    “Will Jacks' all-round efforts helped England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street to continue their quiet revival in white-ball cricket.”
    — BBC Sport
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  2. background

    England defends lowest ODI total since July 2022 — England's total of 265 was the lowest they have defended in a full ODI since July 2022, marking a shift from their previous reliance on big scores. The victory comes after toppling India in July and beating Sri Lanka at the start of the year.

  3. background

    Jacks achieves best bowling figures by England spinner since 1984 — Jacks' 5-22 became the best figures by an England spinner since Vic Marks in 1984. He took the key wickets of Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka, pinning them attempting sweeps, and wrapped up the tail.