Hardik Pandya's fast throw at the striker's end in the final over of England's chase helped end Bethel's magnificent innings of 102 runs.
Despite wickets falling on the other side, Jacob Bethell was relentless in his assault, scoring a 48-ball 105, with eight fours and seven sixes.
Earlier this year, Jacob Bethell had scored a hundred against Australia in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, though England had lost that match as well.
The match witnessed 34 sixes, which is the most in a T20 World Cup match.
Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI Highlights: Joe Root starred with bat and ball to help England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets and level their ODI series.
Justin Langer made the comment while speaking at the end of play on fourth day of the fifth and final Ashes Test.
Australia vs England Highlights, 5th Test Day 5: Australia clinched the fifth and final Ashes Test against England on Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory.
England's Jacob Bethell said while the Three Lions need to get as many runs as they can in their second batting innings of the ongoing Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), the 180-mark would be a "dream".
England's young batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell spoke on smashing his first Test century against Australia.
Former England cricketer hailed the 22-year-old Jacob Bethell after the Three Lions stars hammered his maiden First Class century on Day 4 of the ongoing fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Wednesday.