Root ton powers England to 309/6 against Sri Lanka

Electing to bat first, England rode on a strokeful 121 from Joe Root to post 309 for six against Sri Lanka in their pool A ODI cricket match of the ICC World Cup, here today.

Brief Scores:

England: 309/6 in 50 overs (Ian Bell 49, Joe Root 121, Jos Buttler 39 not out; Tilakaratne Dilshan 1-35).