England beat Sri Lanka in second ODI: Joe Root stars as tourists claim five-wicket win and set up series decider in Colombo
- Posted on January 24, 2026
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England beat Sri Lanka in second ODI: Joe Root stars as tourists claim five-wicket win and set up series decider in Colombo

Joe Root starred with bat and ball during Englands five-wicket win over Sri Lanka; Root took 2-13 before top-scoring with 75 to help the tourists chase down 220 and level the three-match ODI series; third and final ODI takes place in Colombo on Tuesday (9am start UK time)