Sri Lanka Beat England by Two Wickets in Historic ODI Chase of 430 Runs

Sri Lanka pulled off a historic two wicket victory over England in the Pakistan ODI tri series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 22, 2026, successfully chasing a massive target of 430 runs with just one ball remaining.

Sri Lanka finished at 430/8 in 49.5 overs after England posted 429/4. The remarkable victory marked Sri Lanka's highest successful run chase in men's One Day International cricket and the second highest in ODI history.

Harry Brook Smashes Record Double Century

England posted an imposing total of 429/4, powered by captain Harry Brook's extraordinary 202 runs from 116 deliveries.

Brook became the first England men's batter to score an ODI double century, reaching the milestone in just 114 balls. His innings featured 21 fours and 10 sixes.

Joe Root contributed 69 runs, while Will Jacks scored an unbeaten 66 and Tom Banton added 50.

England smashed 156 runs in the final 10 overs, leaving Sri Lanka facing a challenging target.

Pavan Rathnayake Leads Sri Lanka's Remarkable Comeback

Sri Lanka suffered an early setback, slipping to 24/2 before Avishka Fernando and Pavan Rathnayake rebuilt the innings with a crucial 166 run partnership.

Fernando scored 97 from 83 balls, while Rathnayake anchored the chase with an outstanding 130 from 106 deliveries.

Dasun Shanaka then accelerated the scoring with a blistering 97 from just 50 balls, including eight sixes.

His aggressive partnership with Rathnayake kept Sri Lanka within reach of the target despite the mounting pressure.

Janith Liyanage Seals Victory With Final Over Six

Sri Lanka needed eight runs from the final over, but England bowler Josh Tongue dismissed Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga in consecutive deliveries.

With six runs required from two balls, Janith Liyanage struck a spectacular six over long off to secure victory.

Liyanage remained unbeaten on 61 from 27 deliveries, completing one of ODI cricket's most dramatic run chases.

Sri Lanka Create ODI History

The successful chase surpassed Sri Lanka's previous national record of 322 against England in 2006.

Only South Africa's famous chase of 435 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006 ranked higher in men's ODI history.

Rathnayake received the Player of the Match award for his match winning century.

The victory highlighted Sri Lanka's batting resilience and ability to overcome a seemingly impossible target, while Brook's historic double century ended in defeat.