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What's a series in cricket?
A cricket series involves multiple matches played between the same two teams over a period. The team that wins the most matches in the series is declared the overall winner. England's win against Sri Lanka gives them a 1-0 lead, meaning they're ahead in this particular series, with more matches to come.
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