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Leach and Bess each claimed five-wicket hauls in the series-opening win but they wheeled away without reward here, underlining the magnitude of the task that awaits England in India. Going wicketless on such a flat pitch can happen, but of their 40 combined overs, England's spin twins produced only four maidens between them and went at three runs per over as the early pressure lifted. … [Read more...] about Mathews steadies Sri Lanka with chanceless century

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

Meanwhile, Anderson was again the pick of the bowlers for England. On Day 1, with the new ball, he found some swing while on Day 2 he used wobble seam. Even though the pitch isn't offering much for spinners at present, It is worth nothing that fast bowlers have shared all the spoils so far with Jack Leach and Dom Bess not making a breakthrough. … [Read more...] about Dickwella fifty pushes Sri Lanka past 300

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

Anderson dismissed opener Perera and Fernando in the fourth over of the day. However, Matthews anchored strong partnerships after that to help Sri Lanka edge ahead at the end of the day. Matthews first put up a 69-run stand with Lahiru Thirmanne and then a 117-run partnership with captain Dinesh Chandimal for the fifth wicket. … [Read more...] about SL vs ENG Highlights, 2nd Test Report: Angelo Mathews Century Puts Sri Lanka Ahead vs England on Day 1