Watch ENG vs SL 2nd ODI Highlights: Sri Lanka Beat England by 16 Runs at Headingley

ENG vs SL 2nd ODI Highlights: Sri Lanka secured a 16-run victory against England in the 2nd ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on September 24, 2026, tying the three-match series 1-1.

England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Highlights

Sri Lanka put up a strong total on the board, and despite solid top and middle-order contributions from England, the hosts fell short of the target.

ENG vs SL 2nd ODI Brief Scorecard

• Sri Lanka: 321/6 (50 Overs)
• England: 305/9 (50 Overs)
• Match Result: Sri Lanka won by 16 runs (Series tied 1-1)
• Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis (121 off 100 balls)

ENG vs SL Key Top Performers

• Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis led the attack with a fine century, scoring 121 runs, supported by Kamindu Mendis who scored 54. Dunith Wellalage starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets.
• England: Tom Banton (73), Jos Buttler (69), and Ben Duckett (67) hit half-centuries, but England failed to close out the chase.