England sweeps series

Cricket: Dom Sibley scored an unbeaten halfcentury as England chased down a target of 164 to secure a sweep of the series yesterday, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second test on a day of drama at Galle International Stadium.

England scored 164 for four, Sibley 56 not out and Jos Buttler unbeaten on 46 as it overcame jittery moments to complete a 20 series triumph.

The touring side overturned a 37run deficit after the first innings to win a sixth successive test in Sri Lanka. England earlier dismissed Sri Lanka for 126 in its second innings. — Reuters