England levels Pakistan world record [Source: AFP]England swept away Sri Lanka by eight wickets at Old Trafford in Manchester to complete a 3-0 demolition job over the visitors. The outcome also marked England’s seventh successive win in T20Is, after securing a 4-0 series win at home over India a couple of months ago.Notably, England also levelled a unique world record of Pakistan, as Harry Brook and co. continued their dominance over Sri Lanka players.England equals Pakistan’s world record in T20IsThe England cricket team completed a 3-0 sweep over the visiting Sri Lankans in Manchester in their three-match T20I series on Saturday, September 19. Chasing 125 for a win, the hosts consumed just 9.4 overs to blaze to 126-2, with Jos Buttler smearing an electrifying 32-ball 62*. The outcome marked England’s 15th successive win in T20Is over Sri Lanka. England began its dominant streak way back in March 2016 during their 2016 T20 World Cup match in India. Also Read- Watch- Harry Brook Shows Ultra Game Awareness To Take Reflex Catch In ENG vs SLWith the latest result, the England cricket team has levelled Pakistan’s world record of notching up most consecutive wins against a single opponent in men’s T20I matches. While Pakistan and England are now the joint-world record holders for this feat among member nations, Uganda still holds the overall record for notching up 17 straight wins over Rwanda. Here is a look at teams with most successive wins against a single opponent in T20I cricket.Most Consecutive Wins against an Opponent in Men’s T20Is:17 - Uganda vs Rwanda, 2021-2315 - Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 2008-2115* - England vs Sri Lanka, 2016 - Present*England record seventh T20I whitewashThe England cricket team also recorded its seventh whitewash in T20I history, in a series featuring three or more matches. Notably, three of those whitewashes have occurred against Sri Lanka, with two of those occurring this year alone.Earlier in 2026, the Englishmen walloped Sri Lanka by a 3-0 margin in the island nation. Here is a look at each of England’s seven instances of T20I series whitewashes (three or more matches).England’s T20I Series Whitewashes (3+ Matches):3-0 vs Pakistan, in United Arab Emirates, 20153-0 vs West Indies, in West Indies, 20193-0 vs South Africa, in South Africa, 20203-0 vs Sri Lanka, in England, 20213-0 vs West Indies, in England, 20253-0 vs Sri Lanka, in Sri Lanka, 20263-0 vs Sri Lanka, in England, 2026When was the last time Sri Lanka defeated England in a T20IIt has been more than 12 years since Sri Lanka last defeated England in a T20I match. It occurred way back in May 2014 during a one-off affair between the two sides at The Oval in London.Sri Lanka batted first and mounted 183-7 in 20 overs in the game, courtesy of an explosive 20-ball 49 from Thisara Perera. Lasith Malinga and co. later restricted the hosts to just 174-7 to secure a thrilling seven-run win.Since then, the Englishmen have registered 15 straight T20I wins over Sri Lanka, including nine in three separate series of three matches each, and 4 in four different T20 World Cup editions.Overall, England has registered 17 wins and sustained just four losses against Sri Lanka in their 21 T20I meetings.Also Read- Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where To Watch Women's Asian Games 2026 Semi-Final 1?
