Sri Lanka win toss, England to bat in third test
LONDON : Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first in murky conditions in the third and final test against England at The Oval on Friday.
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England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 1: Live Cricket Score And Updates
England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 1: With a 2-0 lead, hosts England would hope to complete a 3-0 sweep as they take on Sri Lanka in the final match of the 3-Test series. It has been a flawless series for England, especially considering the fresh faces that have were drafted into the team. While Joe Root has been the marquee star of the series, the likes of Jamie Smith, Matthew Potts, and Gus Atkinson have done really well. For Sri Lanka, a trend-breaking performance is the need of the hour. (Live Scorecard)
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Sri Lanka slide to 260-7, chasing 483, as England eye series win
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Karunaratne drags Sri Lanka to 136-4 against England, chasing 483
LONDON : Sri Lanka battled to 136-4 against England by lunch at Lord's on Sunday as they sought to deny the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the test series after being set an unlikely 483 to win.
England pile on runs to lead Sri Lanka by 390 at lunch on day three
LONDON : England built their lead over Sri Lanka to a commanding 390 runs on the third morning of the second test under lights on a grey day at Lord's on Saturday, losing the wickets of Ben Duckett, captain Ollie Pope and Harry Brook.
Sri Lanka seven down in pursuit of England's 427 after Atkinson's maiden ton
LONDON :Sri Lanka collapsed to 129-7 at tea on day two of the second test at Lord's on Friday after Gus Atkinson's superb maiden century helped England to post 427 all out.
