Sri Lanka beat England

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Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten 105 saw Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win against England in the third one-day international at Lord's on Sunday as the Sri Lankans took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Sri Lanka, chasing 247 to win, finished on 249 for four. Chandimal ended the match with 10 balls to spare by striking a four off seamer James Anderson.

The 21-year-old Chandimal's hundred was his second in just six matches at this level. England's total of 246 for seven, which featured captain Alastair Cook's career-best 119, never looked enough.

That score was put into perspective by a Sri Lankan second-wicket stand of 112 between Chandimal and veteran opener Mahela Jayawardene, who made 79.

Sri Lanka seamers Lasith Malinga and Suranga Lakmal, as well as leg-spinner Jeevan Mendis, all took two wickets each.

The series continues with a day/night match at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Brief scores

England 246-7, 50 overs (A Cook 119)

Sri Lanka 249-4, 48.2 overs (D Chandimal 105 no, M Jayawardene 79)

Result: Sri Lanka won by six wickets

Series: Sri Lanka lead five-match series 2-1 (AFP)

Comments - 8

Percy Mandawala Monday, 04 July 2011 01:10 AM

New cricket star born. Congratualations Chandimal.

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neutralingo Monday, 04 July 2011 01:30 AM

champions

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Noah Monday, 04 July 2011 04:00 AM

watching Angelo Mathews playing was a nightmare

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NN Monday, 04 July 2011 05:12 AM

I think Mathews didn't do anything wrong. They were great and it is cricket!

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Anura Gunawardane Monday, 04 July 2011 05:39 AM

New Captain is coming up.

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Basila Monday, 04 July 2011 06:17 AM

Yes it is absolutely , but beware of politicians

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aragunda de silva Monday, 04 July 2011 12:07 PM

Hope this dont go to their heads now.

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cracko Monday, 04 July 2011 01:40 PM

Advice to players: Congratulations. Play cricket, don't try and defend GoSL on other matters.

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