Overview
- Joe Root anchored the chase with 75 off 90 and closed Sri Lanka’s innings with 2-13 to seal a five-wicket victory.
- England bowled 40.3 overs of spin using six slow bowlers, an ODI record for them, to dismiss Sri Lanka for 219 in 49.3 overs.
- Charith Asalanka made 45 and Dhananjaya de Silva 40 for Sri Lanka, with Kusal Mendis run out for 26 on a turning R. Premadasa surface.
- England reached 223-5 with 22 balls to spare as Jos Buttler finished unbeaten on 33 after key stands featuring Ben Duckett (39) and Harry Brook (42).
- The series stands 1-1 after England’s first away ODI win since November 2024, with the decider on January 27 in Colombo where conditions continue to favour spin.