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Sri Lanka leveled the three-match ODI series against England by winning the second game at Headingley by 16 runs. Captain Kusal Mendis scored a century, while Jos Buttler's hamstring injury halted England's chase. The series decider is scheduled for Sunday at The Oval.
Sri Lanka defeated England by 16 runs in the second ODI at Headingley on September 24, 2026, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Sri Lanka posted 321-6, powered by a 121-run century from captain Kusal Mendis. England, chasing 322, collapsed from 259-4 to 305-9 after Jos Buttler was injured and withdrawn. The series decider is scheduled for Sunday at The Oval.
England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, prompting Michael Vaughan to say he fears for Pakistan’s Test future as pundits lament a lack of fight and form; the defeat comes amid off-field turmoil, injuries to pace stars, and a looming captaincy reshuffle as Pakistan look to rebuild ahead of Lord's.
England clinched the Headingley test with a strong all-round performance: Jos? Joe Root's steady captaincy, Brook’s 91 off 93, and Jordan Cox’s calm 73; Ollie Robinson dominated with 5-51 in the first innings and 8-80 overall, while Josh Tongue added eight wickets. Pakistan’s batting struggled, and several England batters underperformed, but the hosts’ bowlers and key knocks secured the win.
Harry Brook’s 91 and a 120-run stand with Dan Lawrence helped England reach 366-8, leading Pakistan’s 171 all out by 195 at Headingley on day two of the first Test; Root made 66 and Cox 73, but Brook fell just short of a century, signaling England’s confident grip on the match in their new era under captains and coaching changes.
England’s bowlers James Robinson and Josh Tongue shared five-wicket hauls to dismantle Pakistan for 171 at Headingley, with Robinson striking on the very first ball and Tongue taking two in two before tea. Pakistan’s innings featured knocks from Imam, Shan, Shafique, Rizwan and Abbas before the tail-end fell. England finished day one 30-0 in reply, with Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay at the crease, as rain interrupted play and coverage continued for radio and video highlights.
India set a record high at Headingley with 359 for 3 on the first day, highlighted by centuries from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, marking their highest opening-day total in England and Jaiswal's impressive debut across multiple countries. The match also featured notable individual milestones, including Jaiswal's age-related record and Sai Sudharsan's debut duck, amidst a backdrop of historic performances and statistics.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century in his maiden Test innings in England at Headingley, overcoming physical discomfort and showcasing his skill and confidence against England's bowlers, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing career.
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries for India on the first day of the Test at Headingley, with India reaching 359-3. England's decision to bowl first was questioned as their bowlers struggled, while India's young batters showcased their talent in a strong start to the series.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a memorable century in the first Test against England at Headingley, showing resilience despite hand cramps, and celebrated passionately, inspiring a young cricket fan who shared the moment online. His innings marked a significant achievement, placing him among India's elite in English Test history.
England kept their Ashes hopes alive by defeating Australia by three wickets in a thrilling third Test at Headingley. Harry Brook's impressive knock of 75 and crucial contributions from Chris Woakes and Mark Wood helped England chase down the target of 251. Mitchell Starc's five-wicket haul almost won the series for Australia, but dropped catches and determined batting from Woakes sealed the victory for England. The series now stands at 2-1 in favor of Australia with two Tests remaining.