Sri Lanka v England 5th ODI

England lose their fourth toss of the series and Sanath Jayasuriya's explosive batting gives the hosts a fine start

But the star of the series, Ryan Sidebottom, takes two wickets in an over as Sri Lanka decline rapidly from 74-1

There's an unexpected bonus for England when occasional bowler Owais Shah bowls Kumar Sangakkara

And though Sri Lanka continue to lose wickets, the talented Chamara Silva produces an accomplished knock of 73

But Stuart Broad cleans up Silva, plus two tail-enders, as Sri Lanka are bowled out for a modest 211 in the 49th over

Dilhara Fernando's blend of fast and slower balls brings Sri Lanka back into contention, here removing Ian Bell

England's skipper Paul Collingwood makes just two before being rapped lbw by Fernando, who takes a brilliant 6-27

And a leg-stump yorker from Fernando is too good for Kevin Pietersen, whose move across the stumps proves fatal

The victory is just what Sri Lanka need to improve confidence ahead of the Test tour to Australia in November

But England's glum mood does not last long, their three previous wins securing a precious series victory in Sri Lanka

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