Eoin Morgan after defeating Sri Lanka in the T20I series

For half a century, the opener Jonny Bairstow (51) and Dawid Malan (76) raised the England team’s 6-point score to 180, and hit the ball first. David Willie (3/27) and Sam Curran (2/14) then crossed the Sri Lanka lineup as they turned 91 points in 18.5 games. In the post-match meeting, Morgan admitted, “The most important thing for me in this series is our bowling performance. The players are very adaptable to the environment.”

“Today, the first 16 pitches at all the seams were excellent. We can’t blame the bowlers for anything. Looking forward to the T20 World Cup, we are looking to improve our strong games and death bowling.”

Morgan added that the team has made considerable progress and he is proud of the players’ performance. He said: “This is a good opportunity for the players to fight for the right to the World Cup. We understand the players’ abilities. Today is a good example. This is a very commendable experience between Jonny (Bairstow) and Dawid. Opening cooperation.”

Looking back on the disappointing series, Sri Lanka captain Kusar Pereira said that the team realized they would encounter difficulties in England. He admitted, “We know it is always difficult, but the shots are not up to standard. We are not used to the rhythm and bounce, and the execution is not very good. We need to face a good backup plan like this team. We must take responsibility. And give full play to our strengths, this is the best way to handle such situations.”

Malan was named the best player of the game with 48 goals and 76 strokes, while Sam Kuran was named the best player of the series. The Lankans hope to do better in the three ODI series starting on Tuesday.