evidence: First T20 century by an England batsman keeps Stuart Broad's team in contention [...] With a previous T20 international best of 99, Hales' ability is no trade secret but nonetheless the way he dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack was extraordinary. While Hales smashed their seamers to all corners of the ground, partner Eoin Morgan meted out similar punishment to their spinners, the Irishman hitting seven fours and two sixes in his 38-ball knock of 57.