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Sri Lanka edges England as Buttler injury complicates series

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Sri Lanka edges England as Buttler injury complicates series
Summary

Sri Lanka defeated England by 16 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley on September 24, 2026. After setting a target of 322, Sri Lanka scored 321-6, with Kusal Mendis leading with 121 runs. England was well-placed at 305-6 before Jos Buttler retired hurt with a hamstring injury, impacting their chase. Buttler returned to bat with England needing 27 runs from 14 balls but was unable to secure victory, finishing at 306-9. The series is now tied at 1-1, with a decider scheduled at The Oval on Sunday.

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  • •Sri Lanka scored 321-6, led by Kusal Mendis' 121 runs.
  • •England was 305-6 but lost Buttler to a hamstring injury.
  • •Buttler scored 69 runs before retiring hurt.
  • •England needed 19 runs from the last over but fell short.
  • •The series concludes with a decider at The Oval on Sunday.
Latest Updates
  • 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
  • 7:49 PMBBC Sport — Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
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Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.

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Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.

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