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- The opening session was Sri Lanka's, as Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal went unbeaten, stretching the Sri Lankan lead from 82 to 169. Mendis brought up a third Test hundred in just his fourth Test, as the tourists tested England's control of the match.
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Aug 24, 2024 · Joe Root's nerveless half-century helped England overcome some significant scares to defeat Sri Lanka on a tense fourth day of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford. Set 205 to take the...
Aug 26, 2024 · Joe Root (62no) secured a half-century as he guided England to a five-wicket victory in the first Test; Sri Lanka set England a target of 205 runs to win in Manchester; Kamindu Mendis (113) and...
Aug 22, 2024 · Jamie Smith led the way with his third Test half-century as England battled hard to take a 23-run lead against Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford.
Aug 23, 2024 · Controversial ball-change helps England to exert dominance after stiff Sri Lanka resistance. Sri Lanka 236 and 204 for 6 (Kamindu 56*, Chandimal 20*) lead England 358 (Smith 111, Brook 56,...
Aug 23, 2024 · Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes helped England into a strong position on day three of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford, but Sri Lanka kept themselves in the hunt to lead by 82 runs at...
Aug 23, 2024 · England bowlers turn screw against Sri Lanka after Jamie Smith’s maiden Test hundred. England's Chris Woakes (centre) celebrates taking the wicket of Angelo Mathews, the batsman having led Sri...
The opening session was Sri Lanka's, as Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal went unbeaten, stretching the Sri Lankan lead from 82 to 169.