England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international in Cardiff on September 17, securing an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, England restricted Sri Lanka to 145 for nine.
Sri Lanka made a promising start but lost momentum as England’s bowlers took control of the innings.
Liam Dawson took three wickets and was named Player of the Match, while England restricted Sri Lanka sufficiently to leave themselves a target of 146.
England reached 146 for four in 12.1 overs, completing the chase with 47 balls remaining.
Tom Banton led the chase with an unbeaten 52 from 24 balls.
Jos Buttler scored 30 and became the first batter to reach 15,000 career runs in T20 cricket.
The result gave England their second victory of the series following their win in the opening T20 in Southampton.
With one match remaining, Sri Lanka can no longer win or draw the three-match series.
The final match is scheduled to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.