England vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Super 8: Will Jacks' exceptional all-round performance propelled England to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in their ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Sunday.

Jacks' impressive display with both bat and ball was instrumental in England's win as he hammered a crucial 21 off 14 and bagged three big wickets.

After left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (3/26) did the lead turn for a disciplined Sri Lankan attack to limit a scratchy England to 146/9.

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Sri Lanka’s Chase

Jofra Archer and Jacks' devastating spell turned the game in England's favour, with Sri Lanka collapsing to 34 for five in the sixth over. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 95 in 16.4 overs

England's bowling unit delivered a clinical performance, with Jacks (3/22), Archer (2/20), Dawson (2/27), and Rashid (2/13). For Sri Lanka, captain Dasun Shanaka was the top scorer with 30 off 24 balls.

England’s Innings

England's batters began the Super Eights phase with a markedly improved approach, contradicting captain Brook's earlier assertion of adopting an aggressive stance.

Sri Lanka's bowlers monopolised the powerplay, choking England's top order and claiming two wickets to leave the visitors reeling at 37 for two.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka's decision to deploy Dunith Wellalage in the powerplay was unsurprising, but the spinner did a wonderful job, snaring the wickets of Butter and Brook (14 off 7 balls) in his first three overs to leave England precariously placed at 68 for four in 10 overs.

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Maheesh Theekshana (2/21) claimed Jacob Bethell's wicket, with Dilshan Madushanka bagging a crucial catch at third man. Madushanka was also economical with the new ball.

Salt, having steered the powerplay unscathed for the first time, released his strokes, hitting a six off Wellalage and a maximum off Chameera, reaching his half-century in 36 balls.

Wellalage capitalised on England's susceptibility, dismissing Salt with a well-placed short ball, and the innings tattered thereafter.