Sri Lanka are leading the series by 1-0
Dunith Wellalage was adjudged as 'Player of the Match' in 1st ODI
The match will begin at 2:30 PM IST
England bounced back strongly in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, leveling the three-match series 1–1 with a crucial five-wicket victory.
After being bowled out for 219 runs on a slow, spin-friendly pitch, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total thanks to solid contributions from Charith Asalanka (45) and Dhananjaya de Silva (40).
The visiting bowlers, especially spinners led by Adil Rashid, consistently applied pressure and helped keep the scoring in check, forcing Sri Lanka into a below-par finish.
Catch the ball-by-ball commentary from Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd ODI below:
In response, England’s chase was anchored by a composed 75 from Joe Root, who paced the innings expertly on a challenging surface. He found support from Harry Brook (38) and later from Jos Buttler (33)*, guiding the tourists home with 3.4 overs to spare.
Sri Lanka Vs England, 2nd ODI: Toss Update
Sri Lanka have won the toss and elected to bat first.
Sri Lanka Vs England, 2nd ODI: Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando
England: Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka Vs England, 2nd ODI: Squads
England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, Tom Banton, Will Jacks
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sadeera Samarawickrama
