Mendis century powers Sri Lanka to 321-6 against England

Sri Lanka posted a strong batting performance in the second ODI against England, with middle-order batsman Kusal Mendis anchoring the innings with a well-crafted century. Mendis's 121-run knock provided the platform for the home side to accumulate 321 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

The innings saw contributions from multiple batsmen, though Mendis emerged as the standout performer. His unbeaten or near-final knock demonstrated assured batting against the English bowling attack, combining aggressive strokeplay with measured accumulation to guide Sri Lanka to a respectable total.

The 321-run target sets up an intriguing chase for England in what has developed into a competitive series between the two sides. Sri Lanka's batting depth was evident through the distribution of runs across the order, though Mendis's centerpiece innings proved decisive in pushing the team to a competitive score.

The second ODI forms part of the bilateral series between the nations, with both teams seeking to establish dominance in the shorter format. Sri Lanka's batting performance provided an encouraging sign heading into the remainder of the series.