Colombo, Jan. 27 -- Captain Harry Brook and veteran batter Joe Root's unbeaten hundred, followed by a comprehensive bowling performance, helped England register a comfortable 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

With this victory, the Three Lions clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1. Harry Brook was named Player of the Match, whereas Joe Root was awarded the Player of the Series award.

Batting first, England posted a massive score of 357/3 in 50 overs. Youngster Jacob Bethell played a fantastic knock of 65 runs off 72 balls, with eight fours. Captain Harry Boork smashed an unbeaten 136 runs off 66 balls, with 11 fours and nine towering sixes.

Brook surpassed South...