Archive · 25 Jan 2026
England Levels ODI Series
Sri Lanka and England played the second ODI match in Colombo.
Sri Lanka batted first and scored 219 runs.
England then chased the target and won by 5 wickets, with Joe Root scoring 75 runs.
The series is now level at 1-1.
England's players criticized the pitch, saying it was not good for ODI cricket.
The match was played at the R.Premadasa Stadium on January 24, 2026.
England won the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, leveling the series at 1-1.
Sri Lanka scored 219 runs in their innings, with England chasing down the target.
Joe Root scored 75 runs to help England win the match.
England fielded six spinners and bowled 40.3 overs of spin, the most in an ODI.
England players criticized the pitch, calling it the worst and not suitable for ODI cricket.
- Who
- Sri Lanka and England cricket teams
- What
- 2nd ODI match
- When
- January 24, 2026
- Where
- R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Why
- Second match of the three-match ODI series
England
Sri Lanka
Pitch Conditions
England
England players criticized the pitch, calling it the worst and not suitable for ODI cricket.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka did not publicly comment on the pitch conditions.
- Match
- 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka vs England
- Venue
- R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Result
- England won by 5 wickets
- Sri Lanka's Score
- 219 all out
- England's Target
- 220 runs
- Top Scorer for England
- Joe Root (75 runs)
- Series Status
- Series level at 1-1
Sources
Sri Lanka vs England Live Score 2nd ODI: SL Bat Again, Aim For Series Win In Colombo
Sri Lanka Vs England, 2nd ODI Live: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Colombo
Joe Root Creates History, Breaks Kevin Pietersen's Record To Become England Player With POTM Awards
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