Kumar Sangakkara century lifts Sri Lanka to 292 for 7 against England at Pallekele

Kumar Sangakkara completed his 20th one-day international century to lead Sri Lanka to a healthy 292-7 in their sixth match against England in Pallekele on Saturday.

Sangakkara blazed 112 off as many balls, highlighted by 12 boundaries and two sixes, as the 37-year-old put on 153 with Tillakaratne Dilshan for the second wicket.

Dilshan made a patient 68 before Dinesh Chandimal pushed the total towards 300 with a brisk 35 in the final overs.

Chris Woakes, Steven Finn and Chris Jordan captured two wickets each for England, who need to win the game to stay alive in the seven-match series.