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England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI Match Summary

ENG vs SL, 2021 - ODI Summary

England vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

Match Ended

2nd ODI, The Oval, London , Jul 01, 2021

England

244/2 (43.0/50)

Sri Lanka

241/9 (50.0/50)

England beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

Sam Curran

5/48(10)

SL 241/9

Top Batsmen

Dhananjaya de Silva

91 (91)

13x4s
0x6s
100SR

Dasun Shanaka

47 (67)

2x4s
1x6s
70.14SR

Top Bowlers

Sam Curran

ECON 4.80

OVERS

48/5

R/W

David Willey

ECON 6.40

OVERS

64/4

R/W

ENG 244/2

Top Batsmen

Eoin Morgan

75 (83)

8x4s
1x6s
90.36SR

Joe Root

68 (87)

5x4s
0x6s
78.16SR

Top Bowlers

That's it from this game then! England take an unassailable 2-0 lead into the 3 match ODI series. The sides will meet again on Sunday 4th July 2021 at 1100 local (1000 GMT) where either England will whitewash them or Sri Lanka will get a consolation win. Do join us then. Till then, adios and take care!

Sam Curran, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says that it is special to play in front of the fans and it was cool to get the win. Tells that the ball swung which was nice to see. Goes onto say that he feels that he has played a lot of cricket and he is learning every game and he is lucky to be going on all around the world and getting the experience. States that Tom bowled well and he is pleased for him.

Eoin Morgan, the England skipper, says that it is good that he scored some runs and contributed to a series win. Adds that their bowlers set up the win. Tells that the pitch got slower and they needed to settle. Goes onto say that Bairstow and Roy played well while Root was brilliant as always. Goes onto say that there are some nice distractions as a captain and he does not have to think of his batting for a while but it was nice to spend some time in the middle. Tells that they might make some changes for the final game and they have an eye on the Pakistan series as well. States that it is nice to have Billings and Moeen back in the side.

Kusal Perera, the Sri Lankan skipper, says the top order did not work. Adds that Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga played really well. Tells that there are some positives and they need to be consistent. Goes onto say that they want to finish on a winning note.

Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka was asked to bat and were put in deep trouble losing 4 wickets for 21. Dhananjaya de Silva's 91 and Shanaka's 47 helped the side to put on a modest 241. England's bowling was superb as Sam Curran's 5-fer and David Willey's 4-wicket haul helped England restrict the visitors. Overall, it was a comfortable win for England. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony!!!

Sri Lankan bowlers started poorly at the start as none of the bowlers managed to build pressure and keep England on the back foot baring Chameera. Once Wanindu Hasaranga was introduced, runs started to dry out and he scalped the wicket of Jonny Bairstow. Chamika Karunaratne was successful in getting the wicket of dangerous Jason Roy. After that, the bowlers couldn't do much as the target was a piece of cake for the England batters and they won with 42 balls to spare.

England did not have to break a sweat as Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy set the platform for England as they started really well. Roy played more of the aggressor and later Bairstow joined him too. They stitched a 72-run partnership before Bairstow departed. Roy continued to attack and brought up his fifty as well but got out soon playing a rather loose shot. After that Morgan and Root continued their dominance on the pitch. While Root played his masterclass, Morgan came back to form with a fine 75. Their partnership saw them cruise through the victory line without any trouble and take the series home.

A convincing win for England! They have chased down 242 easily and they have taken the series 2-0 with one game to spare. Excellent performance. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have had a tough series and they have only pride to play for on Sunday.

Over 43 : 244/2

9 Runs

042.1
042.2
442.3
142.4
042.5
442.6

E. Morgan

75 (83)

J. Root

68 (87)

B. Fernando

9-0-53-0

42.6

Binura Fernando To Eoin Morgan

FOUR! That's it! Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it to deep square leg region for a boundary. ENGLAND WIN BY 8 WICKETS.

42.5

Binura Fernando To Eoin Morgan

Short ball around middle, Morgan looks to pull but gets hit on the gloves. He got lucky there as the ball almost rolled onto the stumps.

42.4

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

Good length ball on middle, Root works it to deep square leg for one.

42.3

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

FOUR! CREAMED! Full ball outside off, Root drives it through extra cover for a boundary.

42.2

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

On middle, worked to mid-wicket.

42.1

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

Good length ball on off, Root defends it to point.

Over 42 : 235/2

4 Runs

041.1
141.2
041.3
1 WD 41.4
141.4
041.5
141.6

J. Root

63 (83)

E. Morgan

71 (81)

C. Karunaratne

6-0-34-1

41.6

Chamika Karunaratne To Joe Root

Full on the pads, Root flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

41.5

Chamika Karunaratne To Joe Root

On off, pushed to cover.

41.4

Chamika Karunaratne To Eoin Morgan

Full on middle, Morgan pushes it to mid on for a single.

41.4

Chamika Karunaratne To Eoin Morgan

WIDE! Short ball down the leg side, Morgan looks to pull but misses. Wided.

41.3

Chamika Karunaratne To Eoin Morgan

Good length ball outside off, Morgan looks to cut but misses.

41.2

Chamika Karunaratne To Joe Root

Full outside off, Root drives it to deep cover for a single.

41.1

Chamika Karunaratne To Joe Root

Good length ball outside off, Root cuts it to point.

Over 41 : 231/2

7 Runs

140.1
140.2
040.3
440.4
040.5
140.6

J. Root

61 (79)

E. Morgan

70 (79)

B. Fernando

8-0-44-0

40.6

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

Full on off, Joe guides it to third man for a single. 11 more needed.

40.5

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

Full on off, Root blocks it to point.

40.4

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

FOUR! Pulled with disdain! Short ball on middle, Root pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

40.3

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

Full on off, Root pushes it to mid off.

40.2

Binura Fernando To Eoin Morgan

Short ball on middle, Morgan pulls it to fine leg for a single.

40.1

Binura Fernando To Joe Root

Good length ball on the pads, Root works it to deep square leg for one.

Powerplay 3 time! Just 18 more needed for England to take the series and they have 10 overs to go. Binura Fernando is back on.

Over 40 : 224/2

4 Runs

139.1
139.2
039.3
139.4
139.5
039.6

E. Morgan

69 (78)

J. Root

55 (74)

A. Fernando

10-0-54-0

39.6

Asitha Fernando To Eoin Morgan

Length delivery on middle, played towards point.

39.5

Asitha Fernando To Joe Root

On off, another single down to third man.

Full Commentary

43 OV

9 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

042.1
042.2
442.3
142.4
042.5
442.6

42 OV

4 Runs

C. Karunaratne to J. Root E. Morgan

041.1
141.2
041.3
1 WD 41.4
141.4
041.5
141.6

41 OV

7 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

140.1
140.2
040.3
440.4
040.5
140.6

40 OV

4 Runs

A. Fernando to E. Morgan J. Root

139.1
139.2
039.3
139.4
139.5
039.6

39 OV

5 Runs

D. Chameera to E. Morgan J. Root

438.1
038.2
138.3
038.4
038.5
038.6

38 OV

2 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

037.1
137.2
037.3
037.4
037.5
137.6

37 OV

6 Runs

D. Chameera to E. Morgan

036.1
036.2
036.3
236.4
436.5
036.6

36 OV

1 Runs

A. Fernando to E. Morgan

035.1
035.2
035.3
035.4
035.5
135.6

35 OV

4 Runs

W. Hasaranga to J. Root E. Morgan

034.1
134.2
134.3
134.4
134.5
034.6

34 OV

6 Runs

de Silva to E. Morgan J. Root

133.1
233.2
133.3
133.4
133.5
033.6

33 OV

7 Runs

W. Hasaranga to E. Morgan J. Root

032.1
632.2
032.3
032.4
132.5
032.6

32 OV

4 Runs

de Silva to E. Morgan J. Root

031.1
031.2
2 WD 31.3
031.3
131.4
031.5
131.6

31 OV

6 Runs

W. Hasaranga to J. Root E. Morgan

030.1
030.2
030.3
130.4
430.5
130.6

30 OV

3 Runs

C. Karunaratne to J. Root E. Morgan

029.1
029.2
229.3
029.4
129.5
029.6

29 OV

8 Runs

A. Fernando to E. Morgan J. Root

028.1
128.2
128.3
128.4
428.5
128.6

28 OV

8 Runs

B. Fernando to E. Morgan J. Root

127.1
127.2
227.3
227.4
027.5
1 WD 27.6
127.6

27 OV

2 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

026.1
026.2
126.3
026.4
126.5
026.6

26 OV

6 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

5 WD 25.1
025.1
025.2
025.3
125.4
025.5
025.6

25 OV

3 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

024.1
124.2
024.3
024.4
124.5
124.6

24 OV

4 Runs

B. Fernando to E. Morgan J. Root

023.1
123.2
023.3
023.4
123.5
223.6

23 OV

4 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Root E. Morgan

122.1
122.2
122.3
022.4
022.5
122.6

22 OV

15 Runs

C. Karunaratne to E. Morgan J. Root

421.1
421.2
121.3
021.4
121.5
1 WD 21.6
421.6

21 OV

10 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Root

420.1
020.2
020.3
420.4
020.5
220.6

20 OV

6 Runs

C. Karunaratne to E. Morgan J. Root

019.1
119.2
019.3
1 B 19.4
419.5
019.6

19 OV

3 Runs

D. Chameera to E. Morgan J. Root

018.1
118.2
118.3
018.4
118.5
018.6

18 OV

3 Runs

C. Karunaratne to J. Roy E. Morgan J. Root

W 17.1
017.2
017.3
117.4
117.5
117.6

17 OV

13 Runs

W. Hasaranga to J. Roy J. Root

116.1
216.2
116.3
416.4
416.5
116.6

16 OV

4 Runs

C. Karunaratne to J. Root J. Roy

115.1
015.2
115.3
015.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

5 Runs

W. Hasaranga to J. Root

014.1
214.2
014.3
214.4
014.5
114.6

14 OV

4 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy J. Root

013.1
013.2
113.3
213.4
013.5
113.6

13 OV

7 Runs

W. Hasaranga to J. Roy J. Bairstow J. Root

112.1
012.2
412.3
W 12.4
112.5
112.6

12 OV

2 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Bairstow J. Roy

011.1
011.2
011.3
111.4
111.5
011.6

11 OV

4 Runs

W. Hasaranga to J. Roy J. Bairstow

210.1
010.2
010.3
110.4
010.5
110.6

10 OV

1 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy

09.1
09.2
09.3
09.4
09.5
19.6

9 OV

14 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Bairstow

48.1
08.2
08.3
48.4
68.5
08.6

8 OV

9 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Bairstow J. Roy

17.1
07.2
47.3
47.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

5 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Bairstow J. Roy

06.1
06.2
06.3
16.4
46.5
06.6

6 OV

4 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Bairstow

05.1
1 WD 5.2
25.2
05.3
05.4
05.5
15.6

5 OV

11 Runs

A. Fernando to J. Bairstow J. Roy

14.1
44.2
04.3
14.4
14.5
44.6

4 OV

5 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Bairstow J. Roy

03.1
13.2
03.3
43.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

12 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy J. Bairstow

42.1
32.2
12.3
02.4
02.5
42.6

2 OV

1 Runs

B. Fernando to J. Roy J. Bairstow

01.1
01.2
11.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

3 Runs

D. Chameera to J. Roy J. Bairstow

00.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
30.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue The Oval, London
Weather Clear
Toss England won the toss and elected to field
Result England beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets
Player of the Match Sam Curran
Umpire Richard Kettleborough (ENG), Rob Bailey (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)
Referee Chris Broad (ENG)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Sri Lanka 241/9 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 241/9 (63 runs, 3 wickets)
S Curran maiden ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/42 (8.1)
Sri Lanka 200/6 in 44.1 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 176/6 (142 runs, 5 wickets)
Sri Lanka 150/5 in 32.4 overs
Drinks : Sri Lanka 141/5 in 31.0 overs
6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between de Silva (30) and D Shanaka (19)
Sri Lanka 100/5 in 24.6 overs
de Silva 7th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 58 balls (7x4) (0x6)
5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between de Silva (32) and W Hasaranga (14)
W Hasaranga dropped on 10 by J Bairstow in 14.3 overs
Sri Lanka 52/4 in 10.6 overs
Mandatory Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 47/4
Sri Lanka 6/2: Avishka Fernando - lbw b Sam Curran 2(2)
Referral 3 (1.4 ovs): A Fernando against ENF (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 0)
Sri Lanka 4/1: Kusal Perera - lbw b Sam Curran 0(2)
Referral 2 (1.2 ovs): K Perera against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 1)
Referral 1 (0.4 ovs): P Nissanka against SL (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, SL: 2)

Power play 2 (11-40): England 224/2 (159 runs, 2 wickets)
3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 104 balls between J Root (37) and E Morgan (53)
J Root 35th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (3x4) (0x6)
England 200/2 in 33.3 overs
E Morgan 47th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 50 balls (5x4) (1x6)
Referral 2 (32.4 ovs): SL against E Morgan (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 0)
Drinks: England 185/2 in 31.0 overs
E Morgan dropped on 41 by K Perera in 30.6 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 53 off 47 balls between J Root (18) and E Morgan (28)
England 150/2 in 24.2 overs
England 103/1 in 16.5 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 46 balls between J Roy (40) and J Bairstow (9)
England 50/0 in 7.4 overs
Referral 1 (0.4 ovs): SL against J Roy (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SL: 1)

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