Sri Lanka beats England by nine wickets – Cricket World Cup 2015
Posted by Editor on March 1, 2015 - 11:15 am
Sri Lanka has coasted home to an emphatic nine-wicket win against England, chasing down 310 with ease in Wellington.
Kumar Sangakkara (117 not out off 86 balls) and Lahiru Thirimanne (139 not out) both notched centuries in a 200-run partnership as Sri Lanka strengthened its hold on second place in Pool A.
England looked to have made a decent contest when Joe Root (121) anchored his team to 6 for 309, but the bowling attack proved listless against the canny Sri Lankans, contriving to spill a host of catching opportunities in the process.
Sri Lanka cruised home with 16 balls to spare.
England remains second-bottom in Pool A after four games, just above winless Scotland.
(ABC)
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Well done guys.be consistent.wishes r always with u in order to seek more pride to our little nation.