SL vs ENG: Joe Root & Harry Brook Led Eng To ODI Series Win

In Colombo, England put on an explosive batting performance in the SL vs ENG Third ODI Match, defeating rival team Sri Lanka by 53 runs and winning the series 2-1 after three matches. The batting of Harry Brook (100) and Joe Root (110) set an unbeatable target for Sri Lanka, even with Pawan Ratnayake’s heroic performance in scoring a century.

SL vs ENG: England Recover After Early Setbacks

In the SL vs ENG match, England’s record deteriorated as they began their innings with an uncertain first eleven overs. England were put under immediate pressure when Ben Duckett (7) and Rehan Ahmed (24) were dismissed in quick succession after the toss had been won.

Joe Root (captain of England) joined Jacob Bethell at the wicket and together they put together a partnership of 126 runs for the 3rd wicket that brought back stability and momentum into the innings of England.

SL vs ENG: Harry Brook’s Explosive Century Meets Joe Root’s Masterclass

Leaving the field after scoring 65 runs is not an easy task, especially for Jacob Bethell who played a solid innings. Captain Harry Brook quickly took things up a notch after Jacob’s departure by turning to his explosive batting abilities (which he is known for). This followed by an awe inspiring power hitting performance from our captain:

Harry Brook scored a massive 136 runs from only 66 balls with 11 four’s and 9 six’s
Joe Root provided the stability for our innings with a well composed 111 runs from 108 balls.

Together they provided England with their best ever partnership of 191 runs in just 113 balls taking the home team to a very heavy total of 357/3 (one of the best ODI totals by England against Sri Lanka).

SL vs ENG: Pawan Ratnayake’s Century Keeps Sri Lanka in the Hunt

Sri Lanka started fast in pursuit of 358, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a blistering fifty in 24 balls before Jamie Overton’s wicket halted their momentum. Middle-order batsmen Charith Asalanka (13) and Janith Liyanage (22) both missed opportunities to build on Nissanka’s start, leaving Sri Lanka stuck at 202/6.

SL vs ENG: Brave Effort Ends in Defeat as England Close Out Series

While more experienced teammates fell by the wayside, Pawan Ratnayake put together a fine performance that included scoring 121 runs for his first one-day international century.

Because of a lack of contribution at the other end from his teammates, Sri Lanka’s run at 304 dwindled to nothing as they lost by 53 runs to England following their match against Sri Lanka. Sam Curran got Pawan Ratnayake out to complete the English victory and end Sri Lanka’s innings.