Eng defeats Lanka in first ODI

Chester-Lee-Street, June 30 : Eoin Morgan’s cricketers claimed a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka.

Dushmantha Chameera’s two wickets reducing England to 80 for four in the 12th over, Joe Root delivered a typically frictionless 79 not out from 87 balls with only four fours to seal the 1-0 series lead. Had Kusal Perera not dropped Moeen Ali first ball, en route to 28 in a stand of 91 with Root, things might have been different.

Joe’s innings was a very calming influence as usual, said Woakes, who had earlier presented Root with his 150th ODI cap.

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