Cardiff, Sept. 18 -- England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens on Thursday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

After restricting Sri Lanka to 145/9 in 20 overs, England chased down the target in just 12.1 overs, finishing on 146/4. The victory extended England's winning streak over Sri Lanka in T20Is to 14 matches.

Sri Lanka made a fluent start after being asked to bat first, reaching 56/0 in the powerplay. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 37 off 21 balls, including four fours and a six, while Lahiru Udara contributed 21 off 20 balls with five fours.

Captain Charith Asalanka scored 31 off 31 balls, hitting three fours, while Wanindu Hasaranga provided late impetus with 27 off 22 b...