Southampton, Sept. 16 -- Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten majestic 114 off 49 balls as England produced a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at The Rose Bowl on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

13 wins in a row for England against Sri Lanka in T20Is now. This was a complete no-contest. England posted a massive 254/4, powered by Brook's unbeaten 114, and Sri Lanka never really looked in the chase.

Put in to bat, England piled up 254/4 in 20 overs, with Brook and Jos Buttler putting on a brilliant 128-run partnership for the second wicket. England raced to 90/1 in the powerplay, with Buttler bringing up his half-century from 29 balls before falling for 80.

Brook then took charge, reaching his ...