England Reach 269 Against Sri Lanka in Second One-Day International

England moved to 269 for five after 42 overs while chasing a target of 322 against Sri Lanka in the second men's one-day cricket international. Gus Atkinson and Will Jacks batted at the crease, keeping the required rate above six runs per over with steady singles. Earlier in the innings, former England captain Joe Root was dismissed for 15 by leg-spinner Colombage, caught by short extra cover. Harry Brook fell lbw to Wellalage for one, and Banton was stumped off Wellalage for a duck as Sri Lanka claimed quick wickets. Batting alongside Jacks, former captain Jos Buttler scored 64 runs off 22 balls, hitting multiple boundaries and sixes before suffering a left hamstring injury that forced him to retire hurt after calling for the team doctor in visible pain. Bowlers Madushanka, Colombage, Malinga, Fernando, and Wellalage shared the bowling duties for Sri Lanka, with Wellalage picking up key wickets including Banton and Brook during a tight spell. Rathnayake made important stops at short extra cover, while Madushanka kept the pressure on from around the wicket with tight overs and slower-ball bouncers.