In a thrilling encounter, Sri Lanka stunned England by successfully chasing down a monumental target of 430 runs in Rawalpindi, marking the second-highest successful chase in ODI history. This remarkable feat only trails the legendary 438 chase from 20 years ago.

Despite Harry Brook smashing the fastest double hundred in ODI history with 202 runs, it was not enough to secure victory for England. Sri Lanka's innings began shakily, finding themselves at 24 for 2, but a stellar performance from Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, and Avishka Fernando turned the tide.

• Pavan Rathnayake led the charge with a top score of 130.
• Avishka Fernando contributed 97 runs.
• Dasun Shanaka matched Fernando’s score, also hitting 97, including a staggering eight sixes.

As the match reached its climax, England's hopes revived when Josh Tongue took two quick wickets in the final over, leaving Sri Lanka needing eight runs to win. However, the composed Janith Liyanage sealed the victory with a six, finishing his innings on 61 runs, leaving one ball remaining.

This electrifying match not only showcased the resilience of Sri Lanka but also highlighted the intense competition within the ODI format.