"It was a thriller on a Pallekele turner, the triumph going England's way. Jacob Bethell's part-timers turned lethal, his three-wicket over dismantling Sri Lanka's tail to secure a 12-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international. The tourists defended just 128, their total mainly built by Sam Curran's 48-ball 58. It proved enough on a worn surface as England's raft of spinners went to work."
"And while Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson are the veteran frontliners, this night belonged to Bethell and Will Jacks. The left-armer finished with four for 11, the offie with three for 14 off a full allotment. It was Bethell who completed the job as a surprise death bowler, turning the game in the 18th over before taking the final wicket in the 20th, Maheesh Theekshana's whole-hearted slog producing a top edge to short third."
"Ben Duckett was a late inclusion for Phil Salt, who sustained a back spasm in the warmup, while Luke Wood filled in for the rested Jofra Archer. Sri Lanka made three changes with Kamindu Mendis, initially missing in the squad for these T20s, included at No 5. Dhananjaya de Silva, who batted there on Friday, had been left out of their group for the World Cup, announced on Monday."
England defended 128 to beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the third T20I, completing a series whitewash. Sam Curran top-scored with 58 off 48 balls to anchor a modest total. A worn Pallekele surface aided spinners as England's variety of slow bowlers applied pressure. Jacob Bethell starred with four for 11, including a decisive three-wicket 18th over and the final wicket in the 20th. Will Jacks took three for 14, while Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson provided experienced support. Ben Duckett replaced an injured Phil Salt; Luke Wood covered for the rested Jofra Archer. Sri Lanka made three changes.
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