Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs after Jos Buttler injury
Sri Lanka defeated England by 16 runs in the second ODI at Headingley on Thursday to level the series.
England chase collapses late
England needed 68 runs from 75 balls to win but could not finish the job. Jos Buttler retired hurt with a hamstring injury while England were on 254-4 before he returned. The hosts eventually finished on 305-9 after losing their lower order.
Sri Lanka spinners prove decisive
Dunith Wellalage took three wickets for 49 runs to restrict England's total. Sri Lanka chased down the target with Kusal Mendis scoring a century of 121. The visitors secured a 16-run victory that sets up a final match at The Oval.
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