Colombo, Jan 24, 2026 (AFP) - Steady Root helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka

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2026-01-24

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on a turning track to steer England to a hard-fought five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, squaring the three-match ODI series in Colombo on Saturday. With their backs to the wall and defeat meaning curtains for the series, Root played the anchor to perfection, crafting a gritty 75 as England crossed the line with 22 deliveries to spare. "Nice to get a win on a very difficult surface. The key when you come here i......

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