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Morgan hits 92 as England make 278 in 2nd Sri Lanka ODI
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka, Oct 13, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Captain Eoin Morgan blasted
92 and Test skipper Joe Root 71 as England reached 278 for nine in their
second one day international against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Morgan hit 11 fours and two sixes in his 91-ball innings that formed the
core of the England score after Sri Lanka won the toss and put the tourists
in. Root hit six fours in his knock.
Paceman Lasith Malinga took five for 44 on the tricky Dambulla pitch,
including England opener Jason Roy with the fourth ball of the day. But Root
hit three straight fours off Malinga in the fifth over as England grew in
confidence.
Adil Rashid and Olly Stone put on 24 for the final wicket to give England a
late boost.
The first of the five ODIs at the same ground on Wednesday was abandoned
after 15 overs because of heavy rain.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1430 hrs