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MNN Global · January 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Root and Brook centuries secure England ODI series win over Sri Lanka

What happened: Joe Root and Harry Brook both scored unbeaten centuries, leading England to a 53-run victory against Sri Lanka in Colombo and clinching the ODI series.

Why it matters:

  • England's strong batting performance boosts team confidence ahead of future matches
  • Sri Lanka faces pressure to improve after losing the home series

MNN Take: The centuries from Root and Brook were key to England's successful chase, demonstrating their batting depth and resilience in overseas conditions.

Sources: BBC Sport