Sri Lanka levels series with 16-run win over England
Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs at Headingley to level the three-match ODI series 1-1.
Kusal Mendis's 121 lifted Sri Lanka to 321 for six. England chased hard and reached 305 for nine, but fell just short.
Jos Buttler had kept England in the hunt with 67 runs before tearing his hamstring. Jos Buttler limped back to the crease with England needing 20 runs off two overs, but managed only two more before being caught at deep mid-wicket.
Sri Lanka's spinners, led by Dunith Wellalage's three wickets, tightened the screws in the middle overs. The win is Sri Lanka's first on tour after losing the T20 series 3-0.
- 321 for 6
- Sri Lanka total
- 305 for 9
- England total
- 121
- Mendis score
- 3 for 49
- Wellalage wickets
Why it mattersThe series outcome now rides on the final match at The Oval, keeping both teams alive for the trophy.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans tracking the England tour will see the series go down to a decider.
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 21 h ago
Open this story in InSnip →
