- Roshen Silva leads way for Sri Lanka to frustrate England
- England 290; Sri Lanka 336. Sri Lanka lead by 46 runs
For the first time in the series England’s plans have gone awry. A first innings lead was expected after their spirited recovery on Wednesday evening on a helpful pitch, which, as promised, is encouraging more turn for the spinners. Yet 24 hours later Sri Lanka were still batting and in proud possession of a significant lead. A gripping pitch brings a gripping contest and after two days the home side, seemingly in disarray after the Test in Galle, were just about winning it.
Roshen Silva, the replacement for the injured captain Dinesh Chandimal, led the way with a beautifully judged innings of 85, which ended with England having to bat for one over. This was defended successfully by Jack Leach, which presumably means that England will have a new number three, Keaton Jennings, on Friday.
Written by Vic Marks at the Pallekele International Stadium
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