Sri Lanka defeated England by 16 runs in the second one-day international at Headingley, levelling the series at 1-1 and forcing a decider at The Oval. England were cruising towards their target of 322 when Jos Buttler retired hurt with a hamstring injury whilst batting on 67; though he returned to the crease with 27 needed from 14 balls, he could barely hobble and holed out at deep mid-wicket in the final over. The defeat halts England's momentum as they prepare for next year's 50-over World Cup, though it ends what has been a difficult tour for Sri Lanka following a 3-0 T20 series loss.

Buttler had impressed before injury, striking five sixes against Sri Lanka's spinners and putting England on course, whilst Tom Banton and Ben Duckett made a promising 143-run opening stand. However, neither batter pressed on, both falling to left-arm spinner Dinuth Wellalage for 73 and 67 respectively, and England's middle and lower order failed to capitalise when it mattered most. Sri Lanka's captain Kusal Mendis scored 122 for his side's 321-6, with England reaching 306-9 in response. The series concludes on Sunday at 10:30 BST.