Hambantota, Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne scored half centuries as Sri Lanka posted a formidable 242-8 in 35 overs against England in a rain-shortened third one-day international on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka lost Kusal Perera for a duck in the second over, just before rain interrupted the match, which was shortened to 35 overs per side.
Sangakkara made 63 off 62 deliveries after Sri Lanka was reduced to 31-3, and Thirimanne upped the run rate in the death overs with 62 off 47 deliveries, as 62 runs were plundered off last five overs.
Seamer Chris Woakes was the pick of the bowlers with 3-41.
