England lose the second ODI to Sri Lanka, finishing 16 runs short of the target in a chase of 322 after Sri Lanka post a strong total led by Kusal Mendis. Mendis scores 121 as Sri Lanka set a challenging platform, and England are unable to reach the required score.

Across reports, the match is framed by an England setback involving Jos Buttler, whose injury affects the side’s hopes in the run chase. While England’s chase falls short, Sri Lanka’s batting effort—particularly Mendis’s century—remains the key factor in securing the win. The Independent highlights the size of the target and the margin of defeat, while the Belfast Telegraph similarly emphasizes Buttler’s injury as a decisive influence on England’s prospects.