Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Bats First in 2nd ODI Against England
Kusal Mendis made 121 and shared a 137-run stand with Kamindu Mendis as Sri Lanka sought to level the three-match series.
- On Thursday, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis led his team to 321-6 after winning the toss and batting first in the second ODI against England at Headingley in Leeds.
- Coming off a 3-0 T20 series loss and an 89-run defeat in Tuesday's opening ODI at Chester-le-Street, the visitors sought a first win of the tour to level the series.
- Mendis scored 121, sharing a 137-run second-wicket partnership with Kamindu Mendis , while England's Rehan Ahmed and Gus Atkinson each claimed two wickets to keep the hosts in control.
- Pavan Rathnayake added a breezy 48 before his run-out by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, capping a strong effort as the visitors looked to set a competitive target for the hosts.
- The series concludes with the third and final match scheduled for Sunday at The Oval, where both sides will play to decide the winner of the one-day international series.
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