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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Scott Hunt

SHOCKING: Tom banton hoping for world cup spot after match winning half century - What They Never Told You

Tom Banton, right, and England’s Sam Curran celebrate after seeing England to victory (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) - (AP)

Tom Banton hopes he has done enough to secure a T20 World Cup starting spot after firing England to a series-clinching victory over Sri Lanka.

Banton blasted 54 from just 33 balls to lead his side to a challenging revised target after rain interrupted their pursuit of 190 in Kandy.

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