In a thrilling encounter at Headingley, Leeds, Sri Lanka leveled the three-match ODI series against England with a 16-run victory in the second match. Chasing a target of 322, England’s pursuit was significantly hampered when captain Jos Buttler suffered a hamstring injury in the 38th over. Despite returning to the crease in the 48th over, Buttler could only add two more runs before being dismissed. This setback allowed Sri Lanka to halt England’s chase, securing a crucial win to equalize the series at 1-1. The third and final ODI is scheduled for Sunday at 10:30 AM local time. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/13591400/jos-buttler-injury-derails-england-as-sri-lanka-seal-16-run-win-in-second-odi-to-level-series?utm_source=openai))
In other notable matches, South Africa dominated Australia in the first ODI at Kingsmead, Durban, winning by 67 runs. South Africa posted a competitive total of 297/8 in their 50 overs, with Matthew Breetzke contributing a significant century and Marco Jansen adding 75 runs. In response, Australia was bowled out for 230 runs in 41.2 overs, with Keshav Maharaj leading the bowling attack with four wickets. ([news9live.com](https://www.news9live.com/sports/cricket-news/sa-vs-aus-1st-odi-matthew-breetzke-keshav-maharaj-shine-as-south-africa-thrash-australia-by-67-runs-3010407?utm_source=openai))
In the North American Cup, the Cayman Islands secured a commanding 131-run victory over Bermuda. Batting first, the Cayman Islands amassed 215/3 in their 20 overs. Bermuda’s chase faltered as they were all out for 84 runs in 18.3 overs, handing the Cayman Islands a decisive win. ([cricketworld.com](https://www.cricketworld.com/cricket/completed/international?utm_source=openai))
Looking ahead, the cricketing world anticipates the upcoming third ODI between England and Sri Lanka, which promises to be a decisive encounter. Fans are eager to see if England can bounce back from their recent setback and clinch the series, or if Sri Lanka will continue their strong performance to secure a series win. The match is set to take place on Sunday at Headingley, Leeds, and is expected to draw significant attention from cricket enthusiasts worldwide. ([skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/13591400/jos-buttler-injury-derails-england-as-sri-lanka-seal-16-run-win-in-second-odi-to-level-series?utm_source=openai))
