England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs to finish the Pakistan ODI tri‑series on a high note after a winless start. The hosts chased 387, conceding 331/10, and sealed the win with a disciplined bowling display.
The match swung after Pavan Rathnayake ripped a century, but the English bowlers kept wickets in hand, snaring eight wickets in the final over and denying the visitors a chase.
Brook, only 23, steered the side from the crease with sharp on‑field decisions, earning praise from former coach Brendon McCullum, who called him a "tactical captain" who commands respect.
The win halts a 3‑0 losing streak and signals a resurgence ahead of the 2027 World Cup. England will soon tour Australia in November, with Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer back in the squad while former captain Jos Buttler recovers from hamstring surgery.