Summary
England's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international match in Colombo, leveling the series at 1-1. Joe Root scored 75 runs, leading England's successful chase of Sri Lanka's total of 219 runs.
Key Facts
- England scored 223 runs with five wickets lost, surpassing Sri Lanka's 219.
- Joe Root was the top scorer for England with 75 runs.
- Adil Rashid, an England bowler, took two wickets with economical figures of 2-34 in 10 overs.
- England's bowlers restricted Sri Lanka, with Root also contributing by taking two wickets for 13 runs in just two overs.
- Charith Asalanka was Sri Lanka's top scorer with 45 runs.
- Joe Root became the leading scorer in the match following some strategic partnerships with other players.
- England's first win in 12 ODIs away from home was achieved with 22 balls remaining.
- England experimented with Rehan Ahmed as an opener, but he scored 13 runs in 18 balls.
