Sri Lanka vs England 1st Test, Day 2 highlights: Debuted Ben Foakes completed his century, as England bowled Sri Lanka for 203 before taking their lead to 177 runs on the second day of the First Test. England are at 38/0 after their bowlers, handed the visitors 139-runs first innings lead.
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Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Rangana Herath
England: Keaton Jennings, Rory Burns, Moeen Ali, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Ben Foakes (wk), Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jack Leach, James Anderson
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Stumps! Day 2 comes to a close. Sri Lanka had a poor outing as they were bowled out for 203. In reply, England were at 38/0 when play ended. England lead by 177 runs.
to depart and Sri Lanka are all out for 203 in the first innings. England lead by 139 runs. Angelo Mathews 52, Dinesh Chandimal 33 : Moeen Ali 4/66, Adil Rashid 2/30, Jack Leach 2/41.
Sri Lanka losing wickets in a hurry. After the dismissal of Mathews, Lankans have lost three more and are reeling at 175/9. First to go was Niroshan Dickwella (28), Dilruwan Perera (21), Akila Dananjaya (0)
Sri Lanka lose their sixth wicket as Angelo Mathews depart in the first over after TEA. Mathews who was playing well for the hosts departs for 52. Dilruwan Perera is the new batsman at the crease.
TEA! Sri Lanka recovered well after a poor start, as they scored 94 runs in the second session and lost just one wicket. A 75-run stand for the fifth-wicket between Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews helped the hosts gain some momentum in the game as they ended the second session at 136/5.
STUMPED! Another wicket goes down. Chandimal is gone for 33. Meanwhile, the 50 has come up for Angelo Mathews. He needs to continue his stay at the crease. SL- 115/5
100 comes up for Sri Lanka for the loss of four wickets. Chandimal and Mathews in the middle. SL- 102/4
Still trailing by 278 runs, Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews take Sri Lanka to 65 for the loss of four wickets.
We are back after LUNCH as Jake Leach sets himself to resume the England bowling attack. The spinner has so far bowled 7 overs and claimed one wicket.
LUNCH! After losing 4 wickets just for 42, Sri Lanka are on the backfoot as they are trailing behind by 300 runs. A fantastic first session for England as they look forward to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings. Angelo Matthews and Dinesh Chandimal are the two Sri Lankan batsmen present at the crease.
WICKET! More trouble mounts on the hosts as Dhananjaya de Silva is dismissed by Moeen Ali on 14 (SL 40/4)
After the departures of both the openers, Kaushal Silva and Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka are recovering with Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva in the middle. SL - 31/2
LBW! Kaushal Silva is gone for 1. Sam Curran strikes. Earlier, Karunaratne was also gone for 4. Sri Lanka have lost both their openers and are struggling at 10/2
Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva are at the crease for the home team. Karunaratne will take the strike. Jimmy Anderson will open the attack. And an early blow for the home team. Anderson strikes. Pitching outside off and moving just a bit. Takes the edge and umpire lifts the finger. Karunaratne goes for the review. Snicko shows an edge. Bizarre Review! SL- 4/1
OUT! Foakes is gone for 107. And with that, the English innings comes to a close. What a stunning innings by the debutant. Dilruwan Perera is the star for Sri Lanka with a five-wicket haul. England 342 all out in 97 ovs
WICKET! Jack Leach is out for 15. Dilruwan Perera picks up a fifer. Fantastic catch at first flip by Dhananjaya de Silva. Will Foakes get to his hundred? Lets see. ENG- 330/9
What a start! Dilruwan Perera pitches it up to Foakes and the batsman takes the invitation and drives it through extra cover to earn a boundary. Foakes is into the nineties. ENG- 325/8
Hot and humid conditions. Pitch will change too much compared to yesterday. There is a bit tackiness in this pitch, little bit of moisture present as well. Don't think it (the deck) will break up today. It should be a better day for batting.
From 113 for five, they scored some runs. Credit to their batsmen; Foakes and Curran. I am sure in the coming days, I hope there is enough turn for our spinners. Same as previous one's, just doing by basics (about enjoying his last Test). I don't mind, there are a few photographs and banners, it's an emotional feeling for me. If you take last 12-18 months I have playedTest cricket, I had a good chat with selectors, coach and captain. Playing for the country, it's a privilage and honor. All in all, I am really happy to have played for Sri Lanka.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE COVERAGE of the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and England. As the hosts would hope to wrap up the England innings early in the day, it would be interesting to see if debutant Ben Foakes can convert his brilliant knock of 87 into the three-figure mark.