World T20: Buttler hails England's semi-final appearance 'exciting' amid Sri Lanka triumph
JOS BUTTLER was excited about the prospect of a World Twenty20 semi-final after inspiring England to a thrilling 10-run victory over Sr Lanka in Delhi.
Jos Buttler scored 66 not out in England's crucial victory over Sri Lanka
Buttler’s brilliant 66 not out off just 37 balls and 42 from Jason Roy at the top of the order helped England to 171-4 in their must-win Group 1 match.
Sri Lanka were reduced to 15-4 in their run chase and cool heads Chris Jordan and Ben Stokes got England over the line after Angelo Mathews threatened to deny them a last-four spot.
Man-of-the-match Buttler said: “It turned out to be a fantastic game. We’re delighted to get through.
“We’re a young bunch of guys and going through to the semi-finals of a World Cup is very exciting.”