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England beat Sri Lanka, level ODI series 1-1

England beat Sri Lanka, level ODI series 1-1

January 24, 2026   09:52 pm

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The England cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI held at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday.

The hosts were bowled out for 219 runs in 49.3 overs. Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva managed 40-plus scores.

In response, Joe Root’s superb knock handed England a 5-wicket win.

England have leveled the three-match series 1-1. 

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