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Brook and Root Centuries Seal England’s 2-1 ODI Series Win in Sri Lanka

An unbroken 191-run stand capped England’s first away ODI series success since 2023.

England beat Sri Lanka in the final ODI of the series between the two sides in Colombo, to claim their first ODI-series victory away from home since 2023. Here's what that's done to the ICC men's ODI rankings.
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Overview

  • England won the Colombo decider by 53 runs, posting 357-3 before bowling Sri Lanka out for 304 to clinch the series 2-1.
  • Captain Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 136 off 66 balls to earn Player of the Match, reaching his hundred in 57 deliveries.
  • Joe Root anchored with 111 not out and claimed Player of the Series after amassing 247 runs across three matches.
  • The victory ended Sri Lanka’s long unbeaten home ODI series run, snapping a streak that had stretched over several years.
  • The result followed a spin-dominated second ODI on a much-criticised pitch, with the teams now shifting to a three-match T20 series starting January 30 in Pallekele.