"Australia, whose record in T20 World Cups doesn't match their 50-over exploits, have had a dire preparation in Pakistan. England won the first one, a damp and drawn out affair -perked up by three wickets for Adil Rashid and a hat-trick for Sam Curran at the end. Since then we've had another mea culpa from Harry Brook this time admitting he had teammates out with the him the night of his altercation with a bouncer."
"Hello! Welcome back to Sri Lanka, where we've reached the business end of the tour T20 preparation for the World Cup. Anyway, we're back in Pallekele, where play rain permitting is due to start at 1.30pm GMT. Sri Lanka will be keen for more wickets from a fit Matheesha Pathirana, and a better showing against spin from the batters. England are keen to clinch the series."
The T20 tour in Sri Lanka reaches its business end with England having won the first match, a damp, drawn-out affair enlivened by three wickets for Adil Rashid and a hat-trick by Sam Curran. Australia have suffered a poor T20 preparation in Pakistan and their shorter-format record lags behind 50-over success. Harry Brook admitted having teammates out with him the night of his altercation with a bouncer. Play at Pallekele is scheduled for 1.30pm GMT, weather permitting. Sri Lanka aim for wickets from a fit Matheesha Pathirana and improved batting against spin. England seek to clinch the series.
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