After Tuesday’s 119-run victory romp in Southampton, this was another one-sided contest as England hunted down Sri Lanka’s 145 for nine in brutal fashion.
Tom Banton top-scored with an unbeaten 52 from 24 balls – his power hitting producing two fours and four sixes – as England coasted home with 7.5 overs to spare and claim a 14th consecutive T20 win over Sri Lanka.
England now have an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of Saturday’s third rubber at Old Trafford.
Sri Lanka failed to build on a flying start that saw them reach 56 without loss in the powerplay.
The innings fell away badly as England got on top, with Liam Dawson the pick of the bowlers with three for 32.
