Twitter Reactions: England pocket ODI series 3-0
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Sri Lanka went further downhill in the series after they inflicted a massive 122 runs loss at the hands of England at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. England had a pretty easy outing today. Batting first they posted a tough 324/7 with the help of solid knocks from Joe Root and Jos Buttler. Both played out the Ineffective Lankan bowlers without breaking any sweat, striking attractive half-centuries.
In reply, the Sri Lankans found it difficult to handle the England bowling attack and surrendered meekly. Fast bowlers David Willey and Liam Plunkett shared 7 wickets among themselves as the Lankans folded for just 202. Dinesh Chandimal (53 from 66 balls) was the lone bright spot for the Lankans today.
The English side had a great start after being put into bat. The game was initially halted by the rains for 25 minutes but the new opening pair of Jason Roy and James Vince put up a breezy 67 from the first wicket. The hosts then experienced a small slump before Root and Buttler took charge and took England to a commanding position.
After beginning badly, The Lankans showed some resistance before falling one after another like nine-pins. Chandimal tried his best from one end but had no partners left eventually. Davis Willey (4/34) and Liam Plunket (3/44) were at their best today and played huge roles in ensuring their team clinched the series 3-0.
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Champagne moment! Royal London One-Day Series winner! #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/54GhPo1SvK
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 2, 2016
Jason Roy is one of only 2 Surrey players to score an ODI 100 for England at The Oval #EngvSL
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) July 2, 2016
The other is Alec Stewart with 103 v Pakistan on 22 May 1992 #EngvSL
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) July 2, 2016
Most runs conceded on ODI debut:
95 (9) – P Connell (IRE)
94 (10) – P Borren (NED)
83 (11) – K Ghavri (IND)
83 (10) – K BANDARA#ENGvSL— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) July 2, 2016
Tharanga's 15th duck in 178 ODI innings & his 4th first-baller, 1st v England #EngvSL
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) July 2, 2016
Chandimal in ODIs this year:
50
100*
3
37
52
62
63
50* (batting)#ENGvSL— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) July 2, 2016
11th instance England have made 324+ in a domestic ODI since June 1975 #EngvSL
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) July 2, 2016
This is only the second bilateral ODI series of 5 or more matches for Sri Lanka where they did not win any match. First was vs Ind 2014-15.
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) July 2, 2016
Buttler equals AB de Villiers' 70 v India on 6 June 2013 as highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper at Cardiff #EngvSL
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) July 2, 2016
Buttler is 2nd wicketkeeper after MS Dhoni to score 2 50s at Cardiff: https://t.co/XlyyaaiTH5#EngvSL
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway) July 2, 2016
England not losing any matches in a bilateral ODI series of 5+ matches
2001/02 vs Zim
2008 vs SA
2011 vs Ind
2016 vs SL#ENGvSL— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) July 2, 2016
Series score should be 3.5/0.5. Buttler done enough for Test selection? #engvsl
— Huw Turbervill (@huwzat) July 2, 2016
Angelo Mathews speaking to Nasser Hussain about this series. Difficult one for the Sri Lankans #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/s12GFHJPiO
— Glamorgan Cricket ? (@GlamCricket) July 2, 2016
Yorkshire players take all the wickets for England today even @jbairstow21 had a hand in the runout. #ENGvSL #YCCC
— Ian Walton (@vauxhallvelox) July 2, 2016
Man of the match @josbuttler with a cheeky photobomb from @chriswoakes. #EngvSL pic.twitter.com/YWbeBys1fY
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 2, 2016
. @englandcricket Jason Roy deservedly named the Royal London Man of the Series. Congrats @JasonRoy20 #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/uMBUpG0LuI
— Royal London Cricket (@RL_Cricket) July 2, 2016
The boys clap @JasonRoy20 who has been voted Player of the Series. #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/sRZAiNKwU4
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 2, 2016
Saw conjuring 2 today, it was like watching Sri lankans bat throughout this summer in England. #ENGvSL
— Kashif Rehman (@kayrehman) July 2, 2016
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