Mendis century guides Sri Lanka to 321-6 against England

Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 321 for six in their 50 overs against England in the second ODI, with Mendis delivering a composed century to stabilize the middle order.

Mendis' unbeaten 121 provided the foundation for Sri Lanka's innings after early losses at the top of the order. The right-handed batter showcased technical proficiency and strike rotation to build partnerships that shifted momentum in the hosts' favour during the latter stages of their innings.

The partnership work in the middle overs proved crucial as Sri Lanka recovered from a precarious position to post a defendable total. England's bowling attack, while maintaining pressure at various stages, could not prevent the home side from accumulating runs through the latter half of their allocation.

The 321-run target presents England with a challenging chase on what appears to be a batting-friendly pitch. Sri Lanka's ability to post such a total despite early setbacks suggests the surface offers opportunities for skilled batting, with the ball expected to come onto the bat readily for the visiting side's reply.