Angelo mathews

Sri Lanka veteran batsman Angelo Matthews led the way with an unbeaten 107 as the hosts conjured up a markedly improved first-innings batting performance on the opening day of the second Test against England at the Galle International Stadium on Friday. Mathews along with wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella – 19* – go unscathed as Sri Lanka scored 229/4 on an attritional day of Test cricket. James Anderson, the veteran pacer in the England XI in place of the rested Stuart Broad, was England’s main strike bowler, as he picked up with 3/24. … [Read more...] about SL vs ENG Highlights, 2nd Test Report: Angelo Mathews Century Puts Sri Lanka Ahead vs England on Day 1

Just as frustration looked to be creeping in for England, Wood produced a superb reverse-swinging that came back sharply to catch Chandimal on the crease. It looked plumb, the umpire agreed and after burning a review, Sri Lanka's stand-in skipper was on his way. … [Read more...] about James Anderson impresses on England return before Angelo Mathews hits back for Sri Lanka

Mathews paid tribute to the England attack for giving nothing away in a close-of-play interview. The same praise could be applied to his economically compiled century - his first in five years on home soil. His knock was the antithesis of Kusal's morning nonsense. Any risks taken - an airy clip for four over mid-on off Leach was one of 11 boundaries - were very much relative within an intensely disciplined effort. … [Read more...] about Mathews steadies Sri Lanka with chanceless century

Mathews and Thirimanne then tried to play with more freedom, attacking the spin duo with the loft, slog-sweep and the drive. The batting pair also looked set to share a stand of substance. Just that, against the run of play, Thirimanne played a loose shot off Anderson and was caught behind. At that juncture, with Sri Lanka three down, Dinesh Chandimal (52) and Mathews strung together a crucial 117-run stand to set the platform for a good score. … [Read more...] about Mathews hundred helps Sri Lanka recover on attritional day

He arrived at the crease, with the hosts in early trouble. However, he waded through difficult periods and played with a mature head on his shoulders. Chandimal also played his part with a gritty fifty. Meanwhile, for the visitors, Mark Wood bowled with pace and generated reverse swing, alongside vicious bumpers. And the experienced James Anderson once again made inroads at the top of the order. … [Read more...] about Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2, Galle