Jayawardene and Sangakkara shared an unbeaten 149-run stand to take Sri Lanka to victory in only 34.2 overs. (Source: Reuters)

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene hit unbeaten half-centuries and shared an unbroken 149-run partnership to lead Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over England in the second one-day international on Saturday.

The victory gives the hosts a 2-0 lead in the seven-match series.

Chasing a modest 186 to win the match, which was shortened to 45 overs because of rain, Sri Lanka lost two wickets for 37 before Jayawardene and Sangakkara combined to take their side to victory in only 34.2 overs.

Jayawardene was unbeaten on 77 off 80 deliveries while Sangakkara was 67 not out in 93 balls.

Sri Lankan spin bowler Ajantha Mendis earlier took three wickets to dismiss England for an unimpressive 185 after choosing to bat first.