Sri Lanka defeat England by 16 runs in second men's ODI to level series
In the second men's one-day international cricket match at Headingley on 24 September 2026, Sri Lanka ended their losing streak by beating England by 16 runs, setting up a series decider. Kusal Mendis scored a century with 121 runs and was named player of the match. Key moments included Jos Buttler's injury, which hampered England's chase, and Dunith Wellalage taking three wickets. England fell short despite a late fightback from batsmen Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, and Buttler. The final match to decide the series will take place at the Oval on Sunday.