England vs Srilanka, Second ODI -Review and Video Highlights

Finally England won a ODI in Sri Lanka against the home side, its happened at Dhambulla, SriLanka. It is amazing that a quality cricket side like England took this long to won a match in Srilanka, last time they won a ODI cricket match in Srilanka was in 13 February 1982 (45-overs match).

England skipper was the hero of today's win at Dhambulla, England won by 65 runs. Batting first in a nice batting wicket England managed only 234, thanks to Collingwood and Shah,they made 42 and 82 runs respectively. From Sri Lankan side Maharoof was the main damager with 3 English wickets to his name.

Batting second in match Sri Lanka started badly and then keep loosing wickets till they lost the game. All English bowlers bowled superbly and keep taking the wickets at right time with good line and length.

Shah for his gutsy knock of 82 was man of the match. Both sides now preparing for their next cricket match at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on 7th of October.

Match notes

England innings
Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
England: 50 runs in 15.1 overs (91 balls), Extras 1
Power Play 3: Overs 15.1 - 20.0
Drinks: England - 52/2 in 16.0 overs (P Mustard 26, KP Pietersen 6)
England: 100 runs in 28.5 overs (175 balls), Extras 3
5th Wicket: 50 runs in 79 balls (PD Collingwood 20, OA Shah 28, Ex 2)
England: 150 runs in 37.4 overs (229 balls), Extras 4
OA Shah: 50 off 72 balls (1 x 4)
7th Wicket: 50 runs in 52 balls (OA Shah 28, GP Swann 19, Ex 3)
England: 200 runs in 45.5 overs (280 balls), Extras 7

Sri Lanka innings

Innings Break: Sri Lanka - 0/0
Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
Drinks: Sri Lanka - 38/4 in 14.1 overs (DPMD Jayawardene 7)
Power Play 3: Overs 15.1 - 20.0
Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 15.4 overs (96 balls), Extras 9
5th Wicket: 50 runs in 44 balls (DPMD Jayawardene 15, TM Dilshan 29, Ex 6)
Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 27.4 overs (168 balls), Extras 12
Drinks: Sri Lanka - 120/6 in 32.0 overs (J Mubarak 22, MF Maharoof 6)
Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 40.5 overs (247 balls), Extras 17

Full match score card

Match highlights (1 video)

Chamara Silva's brilillent catch