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Article: Cricket: Swann spins England in; DAMBULLA (Sri Lanka won toss): England defeated Sri Lanka by two wickets (D/L method).(Sport)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
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- October 8, 2007
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Byline: By Myles Hodgson in Sri Lanka
Graeme Swann led a Nottinghamshire-inspired England to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international at the Rangiri International Stadium here last night.
The off-spinner justified his selection ahead of Monty Panesar by taking four for 34 before scoring a determined 25 in the rain-affected contest as England secured their first successive one-day victories in Sri Lanka with seven balls remaining to lead the five-match series 2-1.
His efforts were matched by those of his Trent ...