Sri Lanka grab dramatic win over England to square series
LEEDS: Sri Lanka pulled off a dramatic 16-run win over England in the second one-day International at Headingley on Thursday to level the three-match series despite a heroic effort from injured Jos Buttler. England scored 305-9 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 321-6, which included a century from captain Kusal Mendis in a high-scoring clash in which Buttler looked to be taking England to a comfortable…
Sri Lanka staged a dramatic comeback to defeat England by 16 runs in the second one-day International at Headingley on Thursday, leveling the three-match series. Despite Jos Buttler's heroic effort, England's innings totaled 305-9, with the injured wicketkeeper looking set for a convincing victory before suffering a hamstring injury.
He departed at 67, but returned to the crease, adding an additional two runs before being caught at deep mid-wicket, effectively ending England's hopes. England required just 63 runs off their final 10 overs to clinch the series, yet the Sri Lankan bowlers stymied them, securing their first triumph of the tour following a 3-0 whitewash in Twenty20 internationals.
Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka's captain, earned the toss and opted to bat, showcasing his prowess as he amassed 121 runs and formed a crucial 137-run partnership with Kamindu Mendis. However, expensive dismissals of Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage couldn't prevent Sri Lanka from winning their first ODI of the tour. England's bowling, led by Jofra Archer, was shaky as they conceded 321-6. The decider for the series will take place at The Oval in London on Sunday.
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