England 254-4 (20 overs): Brook 114* (49), Buttler 80 (44). Sri Lanka 135 (19 overs): Wellalage 33 (21); Baker 3-12. England won by 119 runs in the first T20 at Southampton.

Harry Brook hit a brutal century and drew comparisons with Kevin Pietersen. Brook smashed 114 not out from 49 balls, with 10 fours and six sixes, reminiscent of Pietersen, now a mentor. "I don't even think the genius of KP could come close to what Harry Brook has talent-wise," said Ben Stokes. "You are an absolute freak, Harry."

Brook, 27, said he loved watching Pietersen bat. "He always looked to take the attack to bowlers and put them under pressure. In that aspect, I'm quite similar." Brook and Jos Buttler put on 128 after debutant Aneurin Donald made 12.

Since being promoted to number three at the World Cup, Brook averages 95.20 at a strike-rate of 200.84. "Harry Brook has today cemented himself as maybe the best all-format batter in the world," said Steven Finn. Brook has won 18 of his pa...