Kusal Mendis scores 121 as Sri Lanka bats first against England
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Kusal Mendis scored 121 off 100 balls while leading Sri Lanka in their innings at Headingley during the second One Day International against England. This performance is a significant contribution as Sri Lanka aims for a strong total after electing to bat first. The match is currently underway, and Sri Lanka looks to build on Mendis's innings in the ongoing game.
- •Kusal Mendis scores 121 runs off 100 balls.
- •Sri Lanka chooses to bat first against England.
- •The second One Day International is in progress at Headingley.
- •Sri Lanka aims for a big total in their innings.
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"Kusal Mendis produces a captain's innings at Headingley as he scores 121 off 100 balls to put Sri Lanka on course for a big score as they bat first against England in the second One Day International.
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