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England fall short in Sri Lanka despite Moeen century

England's Moeen Ali celebrates his century during their first ODI (One Day International) cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo November 26, 2014. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

COLOMBO (Reuters) - A magnificent century by Moeen Ali proved in vain as England suffered a 25-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first of seven one-day internationals on Wednesday.

The left-handed opener struck 119 as England replied to Sri Lanka's 317 for six but the chase petered out once he was dismissed in the 30th over.

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