# Sri Lanka edge England with 16-run ODI win

> Sri Lanka seal 16-run ODI win over England to level series after Jos Buttler injury.
- Title: Sri Lanka edge England with 16-run ODI win · Sky Sports
- Summary: Sri Lanka seal 16-run ODI win over England to level series after Jos Buttler injury. Sri Lanka beat England 321-5 in second ODI to level three-match series…
- Keywords: sri lanka, england, jos buttler, kusal mendis, seahawks, nfl, odi, headingley, hamstring injury, cricket, series, sri lanka captain
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13591400/england-vs-sri-lanka-visitors-pull-off-shock-16-run-victory-after-jos-buttler-injury-derails-hosts-chase
- Author: Megan Wellens
- Published: 2026-09-24T12:58:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sri lanka, england, jos buttler, kusal mendis, seahawks, nfl, odi, headingley, hamstring injury, cricket, series, sri lanka captain
## Sri Lanka chase
Sri Lanka set england a target of 322 in second odi.
## England strong start
Ben duckett and tom banton gave england early momentum.
## Buttler injury
Jos buttler retired hurt after hamstring injury in 38th over.
## England's collapse
England lost four wickets in next six overs.
## Sri Lanka breakthrough
Dunith wellalage took three wickets in england's chase.
## Mendis century
Kusal mendis scored 121 runs in second odi.
## Buttler returns
Buttler limped back after injury to add two runs.
## Sri Lanka win
Sri lanka won by 16 runs to level three-match series.
## Next match
England face sri lanka at the kia oval on sunday.
## Mendis quote
Mendis called it basic cricket after winning century.
## Brook quote
Brook said team will go back to drawing board.
## Series level
Series now tied 1-1 after second odi.
## Key takeaway

Sri Lanka beat England 321-5 in second ODI to level three-match series after Jos Buttler's hamstring injury derailed England's chase.