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- 1England crush Sri Lanka in ODI decider as Banton hits maiden century●England demolish Sri Lanka in ODI series decider as Banton bashes maiden ton By Ali Martin at the Kia Oval Batter hits f
England demolished Sri Lanka in the one-day international series decider at the Kia Oval, with Tom Banton striking his first international century in a one-sided victory. The Guardian's Ali Martin reports the batter's landmark innings sealed the win as England wrapped up the series emphatically on home soil.
- 2Bamber and Woakes guide Warwickshire to County Championship title●Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title | Ali Martin
Warwickshire have sealed the County Championship title in what Ali Martin describes as a slow-burn success, with seamers Michael Bamber and Chris Woakes playing decisive roles in the run-in. The Guardian's report frames the club, and the two bowlers at its heart, as deserving winners, praising their patience and consistency across a long season rather than any single dramatic moment.