England take on Sri Lanka in the sixth ODI of their series in Pallekele needing a victory to force a decider. Joe Root's century on Wednesday secured a five-wicket victory for England in the fifth ODI to keep them alive, but they still need two more wins to avoid a series defeat. Alastair Cook's men will be hoping to build on their victory in Pallekele to level the series at 3-3 ahead of the seventh ODI on December 16. Follow the scores from Pallekele here from 4.30am. Joe Root's century guided England to victory in the fifth ODI in Pallekele on Wednesday .
England take on Sri Lanka in sixth ODI in Pallekele . Alastair Cook's side 3-2 down in seven-match series .