Summary
England's cricket team won against Sri Lanka in a one-day international match in Colombo. England captain Harry Brook criticized the pitch, calling it the worst he has ever played on. Despite the challenging conditions, Joe Root's performance helped England secure the victory.
Key Facts
- England won a one-day international cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
- This match was the first time a team chasing won at the R Premadasa Stadium in 11 ODIs.
- England captain Harry Brook called the pitch the "worst" he had played on.
- Joe Root scored 75 runs, playing a key role in England's successful chase of 220.
- England bowled 40.3 overs of spin, using six spinners, which was a record for them in an ODI.
- The spin in this match increased by 15% compared to the first ODI.
- The victory ended a run of 11 ODIs without a win for England.
- Brook praised Joe Root for his skills in handling difficult conditions.
