Sri Lanka ended England’s gruelling five-month global odyssey with a comprehensive 10-wicket triumph yesterday to set up a World Cup semi-final showdown against New Zealand.
Openers Tillakaratne Dilshan, with 108 not out, and Upul Tharanga, who hit an unbeaten 102, enjoyed their second 200-plus partnership of the tournament, wrapping up victory in Colombo with more than 10 overs to spare.
The win also allowed Muttiah Muralitharan to extend his 19-year career by at least three more days with Sri Lanka facing the Kiwis in Colombo on Tuesday.
England made a dogged 229 for six in their 50 overs.