England BEATEN record-breaking thriller
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In a thrilling ODI match, Sri Lanka pulled off an extraordinary run chase, successfully chasing down 430 runs to defeat England. Harry Brook's stunning 202 runs from 116 balls provided a solid foundation for England's total of 429, but Sri Lanka exhibited incredible resilience, especially after being down 24 for 2. Key contributions came from Avishka Fernando and Pavan Ratnayake, who scored 97 and 130 runs respectively, sealing the win with a six in the final over. The match set a record for the second highest successful run chase in ODI history, with a total of 859 runs scored during the game. Despite England's batting prowess, their bowling was called into question, characterized by poor line and length that allowed Sri Lankan batsmen to find boundaries easily.
Key Takeaways
- Sri Lanka achieved a historic run chase of 430 runs.
- Harry Brook set a new record with his double century, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
- England's bowling performance was poor, leading to their defeat despite scoring a high total.
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