England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4: Atkinson fires England to 190-run win at Lord's (2024)

England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates from Lord's: Gus Atkinson led the team off the field on Day 4 after picking a 5-wicket haul to add to his hundred in the first innings. England defeated Sri Lanka by 190 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series.

22:09 IST:

Right then, that brings us to the end of this entertaining 2nd Test. Englandare 2-0 up and will go for the clean sweep while Sri Lankawill hope to end it on a good note. The final Test will begin on 6th September, Friday, but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

22:05 IST:

Ollie Pope, the victorious skipper of Englandsays that he is really happy for getting 2-0 up with some special performances and important contributions. He reckons that this week was a bit different than the last week as they lost wickets at regular intervals. He reckons that the inning from Joe Roothelped them to get the humongous lead. He also mentioned how the reviews were not being used properly by them. He is also thankful for getting the important contributions from Gus Atkinsonand Matthew Pottswith the bat as they got an extra 120 runs which pushed the morale of the team. He also statesthat they knew that the pitch was getting worse but more importantly to give bowlers time to rest. Ends up saying that Oval is their next destination, and they have also got a few Surrey boys in the dressing room that will help them.

22:03 IST:

Dhananjaya de Silva, the captain of Sri Lankasays that the plan was to keep things simple and bat long. Adds that Englandalways put the pressure back on them and says they did pull things back, but it was not good enough. Says that they could have batted first, but their top order has struggled so he wanted to give them a breather. Mentions that Kamindu Mendishas been excellent since his debut which is a positive thing. Ends up saying that they need to be at their absolute best to get a win here in Englandand they will try to do that in the next game.

21:58 IST:

Gus Atkinsonis the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant ton and a five-wicket haul. He says that he is more than happy to get the honor of scoring a century and picking five wickets in the same match. He also says that batting alongside Joe Root was special for him. He says his dad will be proud of him. He tells that he enjoys bowling at this ground andends up saying he felt great to attack without worrying about the runs.

21:54 IST:

Presentation Time...

21:53 IST:

This Test at Lord's belongs to Joe Root, who stole the show by becoming the leading run-scorer at the venue, reaching 2000 runs, and surpassing Sir Alastair Cook with his 34th Test century. Root notched twin Test tons for the first time in his career, setting a daunting 483-run target for Sri Lanka. Despite the lack of substantial support from his teammates and England's overall subpar batting efforts, Root’s brilliance has been the highlight. Sri Lanka's bowlers, particularly Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara, tried hard but struggled without an experienced third seamer and couldn't contain England's aggressive approach. Though the Lankan bowlers improved in the second innings, exploiting short-ball tactics, the first-innings deficit of 231 proved costly. With Sri Lanka at 53/2, needing 430 more runs, the challenge was steep. Sri Lanka's hopes relied upon the experienced batters who needed to take it session by session going into Day 4. They did put up a fight, but they needed a lot more than that to save this game.

21:52 IST:

England continued their dominance on Day 2, with Gus Atkinson scoring his maiden Test century and helping push England's total past 400. Asitha Fernando was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka, taking a five-wicket haul. In response, Sri Lanka struggled against disciplined English bowling, losing wickets regularly and failing to form partnerships. Kamindu Mendis fought back with a resilient 74, but Sri Lanka was bowled out, conceding a 231-run lead. England decided not to enforce the follow-on, extending their lead to over 250 by stumps despite losing Dan Lawrence early. Sri Lanka now faced a significant challenge to preserve their decade-long unbeaten Test record against England at Lord's.

21:52 IST:

After being put into bat, England faced early challenges with batters struggling to convert their starts into significant scores. Despite this, the scoreboard kept ticking, largely thanks to Joe Root's brilliant form. Root stood out with a superb innings, reaching his 33rd Test century and scoring 143 runs, equaling Alastair Cook's record for the most centuries by an English batter in Tests. Sri Lanka started strong with the ball, with Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando securing early breakthroughs, but they gradually lost their edge, allowing England to recover. Root's partnerships with Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith helped stabilize the innings, pushing England's total past 300. Gus Atkinson provided late support, scoring his maiden Test half-century, finishing unbeaten on 74. England ended the day in a strong position, with Matthew Potts adding a useful 20 runs towards the end.

21:51 IST:

Credit to Englandbowlers who stuck to the correct line and lengths and kept asking the right questions. Dhananjaya de Silvawas proving to be a tough nut to crack, but the hosts took the second new ball right after Tea, and that helped them get rid of the Lankan skipper who became the third batter for the visitors to be dismissed in the 50s. After that, it was really about when and not if. Gus Atkinsonfinished with a nice five-wicket haul, while Olly Stonepicked up a couple and Shoaib Bashirchipped in one. Chris Woakesgot one and he was the one who wrapped things up in the end to seal the win.

21:46 IST:

Sri Lankacame into Day 4 with the daunting task of needing 430 runs with 8 wickets in hand. In the first session, the batters did show good determination especially, Dimuth Karunaratnewho notched up a well-made half-century as well. However, they did lose Prabath Jayasuriya, the nightwatchman early, and just as when Angelo Mathewsand the opener were building up a good partnership, the latter also was dismissed just before Lunch. The pitch was still quite good for batting, and that was visible as the middle-order batters stuck around for a while. However, eventually, Mathews lost his patience and threw his wicket away while Dinesh Chandimaltoo just after getting to is half-century was gobbled up at short leg.

21:41 IST:

Well, that's it then! The result was quite inevitable, but Sri Lankamade it difficult for the hosts and only delayed the outcome of this game. Englandtakes an unassailable2-0 lead in the series and also defeatsthe Lankans for the first time in over a decade at Lord's. It was a great team performance from the home side, but the spotlight will definitely be on Joe Root's masterclass in both innings while Gus Atkinsonmarks another memorable performance at Lord's with his maiden ton and a fantastic five-wicket haul as well.

21:32 IST:

86.4: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, OUT! IN THE AIR... AND TAKEN! Chris Woakesgets the job done for England! Chris Woakescomes 'round the wicket and bowls another slower one. Overpitches the delivery and on off. Lahiru Kumaralooks to loft it over the mid on region but he loseshis balance. He ends up miscuingit high in the air, Olly Stoneexcellently backtracks and pouches the skier safely into his hands. ENGLAND BEATS SRI LANKA BY A MARGIN OF 190 RUNS!

21:31 IST:

86.3: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Slower now, fuller and on off. Lahiru Kumaradoes well to detect the slower and pushes it back to the bowler.

21:31 IST:

86.2: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Fires in a bouncer, on middle. Lahiru Kumaralooks to pull it away but misses on the outer edge.

21:30 IST:

86.1: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, FOUR! Lashed it away! On a length, just outside off. Lahiru Kumaraopens his stance and slaps it against the pace towards the wide long off fence for a boundary.

Score 288/9

BatsmanAsitha Fernando 0(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 16-4-62-5

21:29 IST:

85.6: Gus Atkinson to Asitha Fernando, Good-length delivery on middle and leg, shaping in. Asitha Fernandomakes room and looks to slog but inner edges the delivery towards his leg side.

21:29 IST:

85.5: Gus Atkinson to Asitha Fernando, Back of a length, on off. Asitha Fernandoguides it towards the right of the gully fielder. The fielder dives to his right and makes a stop.

21:28 IST:

85.4: Gus Atkinson to Asitha Fernando, Bangs in a short one, on off and middle, shaping it in. Asitha Fernandodetects the bouncer and ducks under it.

21:29 IST:

Asitha Fernandois the last man in.

21:26 IST:

85.3: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Gus Atkinsonwith another five-for at Lord's! He just loves bowling at this ground, and putting up somegreat numbers. This one is back of a length and just outside off, angles away, Milan Rathnayakeonce again goes for the big heave across the line, but this time only manages a nick behind the stumps where Jamie Smithtakes a good catch. Englandare almost there now!

21:25 IST:

85.2: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR! Milan Rathnayakelooks like he is up for the challenge here! Short of a length and around middle, Milan Rathnayakerides the bounce well and hammers it away to the deep square leg fence for four more runs.

21:24 IST:

85.1: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller and around off, Milan Rathnayakeopens the face of his bat sightly and drives it with perfect timing, the ball races away through covers for a boundary.

Score 280/8

BatsmanLahiru Kumara 6(9b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 19-8-42-1

21:24 IST:

84.6: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, FOUR! Nice shot! Hard length and around middle, Lahiru Kumarastays back and swipes it away through mid-wicket, Olly Stonechases after it, dives in but as he picks up the ball, his foot touches the ropes. A boundary is given.

21:22 IST:

84.5: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Short of a length and on off, Lahiru Kumarastabs it down towards covers.

21:22 IST:

84.4: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Close! Good length and around middle, hits the deck and nips away, Lahiru Kumaralooks to block but misses it as the ball just goes past the off pole.

21:21 IST:

84.3: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Lahiru Kumaraducks under it.

21:21 IST:

84.2: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Back of a length and on middle, Lahiru Kumarastays back and pats it down on the pitch.

21:20 IST:

84.1: Chris Woakes to Lahiru Kumara, Fuller and around off, angling away, Lahiru Kumaralooks to drive it with not footwork, gets beaten on the outside edge.

Score 276/8

BatsmanLahiru Kumara 2(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 15-4-54-4

21:19 IST:

83.6: Gus Atkinson to Lahiru Kumara, On a length and on off, Lahiru Kumarapunches it wide of short covers where a fumble allows the run.

21:19 IST:

83.5: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Hits the length hard now, on off, Milan Rathnayakesteers it towards point for a run.

21:18 IST:

83.4: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Short of a length and on middle, nips back in , Milan Rathnayakekeeps it out to the off side.

21:17 IST:

83.3: Gus Atkinson to Lahiru Kumara, Full and on off, Lahiru Kumarapushes it through covers for a single.

21:17 IST:

83.2: Gus Atkinson to Lahiru Kumara, Good length and around off, shaping away nicely, Lahiru Kumarahas a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:16 IST:

Lahiru Kumaracomes out to the middle.

21:15 IST:

83.1: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Disaster for Sri Lanka! The captain's resilience breaks and they are staring down the barrel now. Gus Atkinsonlands this back of a length, on middle, nips back in, and keeps a bit low, Dhananjaya de Silvahops upand tries to block it, but only manages to chop it down on the ground and back onto the stumps. Englandjust a couple of wickets away from the win now!

Score 273/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 34(51b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 18-8-38-1

21:13 IST:

82.6: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, Maiden over then! Pitched up and on off, Milan Rathnayaketaps it towards covers.

21:13 IST:

82.5: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, Short of a length but down the leg side, Milan Rathnayakeleaves it alone.

21:12 IST:

82.4: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, Touch fuller, on off, Milan Rathnayakekeeps it out to the off side.

21:12 IST:

82.3: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, On a length and on off, Milan Rathnayakepushes it towards covers.

21:12 IST:

82.2: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, Back of a length and on off, Milan Rathnayakedabs it towards point.

21:11 IST:

82.1: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, Fuller and on off, Milan Rathnayakeblocks it out.

Score 273/7

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 50(70b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 14-4-51-3

21:10 IST:

81.6: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short of a length and on middle, keeps a bit low, Dhananjaya de Silvagoes for the pull but misses and gets hit just above the box.

21:10 IST:

81.5: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvaclips it just past short leg.

21:09 IST:

81.4: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, DROPPED! Would you belive it? It is Joe Rootagain. Gus Atkinsonpulls his length back a bit, on off, nips it away, Milan Rathnayaketries to push it away but loses his bottom hand, gets a thin outside edge towards first slip, it is going straight to Root but it goes through his hands. A single is taken.

21:08 IST:

81.3: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR! Gets it through now! Gus Atkinsonserves this very full, on off, Milan Rathnayakeleans onto his drive this time and places it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.

21:08 IST:

81.2: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Pitched up and outside off, angles away, Milan Rathnayakegoes after it and throws his bat at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

21:07 IST:

81.1: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, FIFTY FOR DDS! A gritty knock from the Lankan skipper! They needed this badly, but he knows it is still a tough ask for them. Full and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvadrives it down the ground but does not go fully through the shot, mid on picks it up and the batters take three.

Score 265/7

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 47(67b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 17-7-38-1

21:05 IST:

80.6: Chris Woakes to Dhananjaya de Silva, Touch fuller, on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvaclips it through mid-wicket for a run.

21:05 IST:

80.5: Chris Woakes to Dhananjaya de Silva, Hard length and on middle, nips back in sharply, Dhananjaya de Silvagets hurried and keeps it out with his bottom hand coming off the bat.

21:04 IST:

80.4: Chris Woakes to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length and on off, Dhananjaya de Silvadabs it down, but the fielder at slip cordon dives to his right to stop it.

21:04 IST:

80.3: Chris Woakes to Milan Rathnayake, Nicely played! Overpitched from Chris Woakesin search of swing, on off, Milan Rathnayakedrives it away firmly through the vacant mid off region for a three comfortable runs.

21:02 IST:

80.2: Chris Woakes to Dhananjaya de Silva, Good length and around off, shapes away, Dhananjaya de Silvalooks to play at it but gets an outside edge along the ground through point for a single.

21:02 IST:

80.1: Chris Woakes to Dhananjaya de Silva, Chris Woakesstarts his spell with the new ball! Back of a length and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvastays back and nudges it towards mid-wicket.

21:02 IST:

We are back with the final session of the day!The players and umpires are all back and have taken their positions. Englandhas opted for the second new ball and Chris Woakeswill get the job to start with it. Dhananjaya de Silvaand Milan Rathnayakewill resume their stand for Sri Lanka. Here we go...

21:00 IST:

... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...

20:51 IST:

Englandonce again capitalized on the situation and picked up the Chandimal and the lone warrior from their first inning, Kamindu Mendis as well. However, Lankan skipper, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Milan Rathnayake are trying their best to run their sturdy partnership and return to their pavilion after the stumps with no more wickets lost. But the question is, will DDS be able to replicate the standout performance of the first inning of the firstTest? Also, 80 overs have been bowled, and the hosts will have the option to take the second new ball after Tea which could prove to be the difference here. An exciting session awaits us. Stick around as the action resumes at 3.30 pm GMT.

20:48 IST:

TEA, DAY 4- Session Summary - 124 runs, 30 overs, and 3 wickets. Despite losing wickets, the Lankans are trying hard to find some stability on the pitch. After the Lunch break, Dinesh Chandimalstarted opening his arms and played some lusty boundaries to form a spike to the scoreboard. He was a bit nervy throughout the inning, and after getting multiple lifelines, he completed his 28th Test half-century. But as soon as he got to his fifty, the other veteran, Angelo Mathews lost his wicket, and the standof 59 run partnership was cut into pieces.

Score 260/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 26(41b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 23-1-78-1

20:41 IST:

79.6: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, On off. This is pushed to covers. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 4!

20:41 IST:

79.5: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, Flatter and on middle. Milan lunges and keeps it out.

20:41 IST:

79.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and on middle. This is hit down to long on for one.

20:40 IST:

79.3: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, Around off again. Rathnayake punches it past cover and takes one.

20:40 IST:

79.2: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, Slightly shorter and around off. Milan hangs back and pushes it to covers.

20:39 IST:

79.1: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, On middle. Milan lunges and defends it.

Score 258/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 25(36b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerDan Lawrence 1-0-2-0

20:38 IST:

78.6: Dan Lawrence to Milan Rathnayake, Around off. This is pushed through covers. Another run taken.

20:37 IST:

78.5: Dan Lawrence to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off. Dhananjaya guides it past point and takes one.

20:37 IST:

78.4: Dan Lawrence to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR BYES! That spun a lot. This lands around middle and spins in. Dhananjaya looks to flick but misses. It goes past the gloves of the keeper and goes down to the fine leg fence.

20:36 IST:

78.3: Dan Lawrence to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off. Dhananjaya defends it off the front foot.

20:36 IST:

78.2: Dan Lawrence to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle. Dhananjaya works it to mid-wicket.

20:35 IST:

78.1: Dan Lawrence to Dhananjaya de Silva, Close! On middle. This spins back in. Dhananjaya looks to defend but it goes off the inside edge. Lands short of short fine leg.

Score 252/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 24(35b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 22-1-76-1

20:34 IST:

77.6: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, Around off. Milan stands tall and keeps it out.

20:34 IST:

77.5: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, On off. This is pushed to mid off.

20:34 IST:

77.4: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, A loud appeal but turned down! Is that going down? Yea, it is! Angled into the pads. Milan looks to defend but misses. This hits the pad. A loud shout but turned down. Another review gone for England. All their reviews are gone in fact.

20:31 IST:

77.3: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, Around off. This is pushed down the ground towards long off. Easy two again.

20:31 IST:

77.2: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, On middle. Kept out.

20:30 IST:

77.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle. Dhananjaya works it through square leg and takes one.

Score 249/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 22(30b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 12-0-56-2

20:29 IST:

76.6: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Goes short again. This is pulled again but to mid-wicket.

20:28 IST:

76.5: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR! Rathnayake joins the act now! Takes on the challenge of pulling this short one. Does it well and the ball races away to the deep square leg fence.

20:28 IST:

76.4: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Takes one now! On middle. This is pulled through square leg. A run easy.

20:27 IST:

76.3: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Pulled away! This is short and it is asking to be hit. It is pulled through mid-wicket. Another boundary.

20:27 IST:

76.2: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off. Dhananjaya shoulders arms to this one.

20:26 IST:

76.1: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length again and around off. Dhananjaya gets right behind the line and defends.

Score 240/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 18(28b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 21-1-73-1

20:25 IST:

75.6: Shoaib Bashir to Milan Rathnayake, Flatter and on middle. Milan stays back and keeps it out.

20:24 IST:

75.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Three more! Flatter and outside off. Dhananjaya waits and then plays it past point. He played that quite late. Doesn't go all the way but three taken.

20:23 IST:

75.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Length and around off. Defended.

20:22 IST:

75.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Deft! Outside off. Shortish. This is guided past point. Two taken.

20:22 IST:

75.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! He tosses it up. Very slow. Dhananjaya goes down on one knee and sweeps it through square leg. This races away to the fence.

20:21 IST:

75.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flatter and on off. Dhananjaya goes back and defends.

20:21 IST:

Shoaib Bashirrejoins the attack.

Score 231/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 18(27b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 11-0-47-2

20:20 IST:

74.6: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Another bumper! On the body. Rathnayake ducks under it.

20:19 IST:

74.5: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, A good short one! On the body. Rathnayake looks to pull but misses.

20:19 IST:

74.4: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, That stays low! Outside off. Not a lot of bounce. Rathnayake fails to put bat on ball. Lucky that wasn't on the stumps.

20:19 IST:

74.3: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Goes short and on middle. Dhananjaya pulls it through square leg. The fielder in the deep, runs to his left, dives and keeps it down to one.

20:17 IST:

74.2: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Slightly shorter and on middle. Dhananjaya pulls but to mid-wicket.

20:17 IST:

74.1: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length, on off. Dhananjaya plays it back to the bowler.

Score 230/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 18(24b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 11-2-34-0

20:15 IST:

73.6: Matthew Potts to Milan Rathnayake, Solid! Plays the over out! Length and around off. Milan lunges and defends.

20:15 IST:

73.5: Matthew Potts to Milan Rathnayake, On the fuller side. Milan drives but to cover.

20:14 IST:

73.4: Matthew Potts to Milan Rathnayake, Attacks the stumps again. Makes the batter play. This is worked to mid on.

20:14 IST:

73.3: Matthew Potts to Milan Rathnayake, Around off. Length again. Milan is solid in defense.

20:13 IST:

73.2: Matthew Potts to Milan Rathnayake, On middle. Good length. The batter gets right behind the line and defends.

20:12 IST:

73.1: Matthew Potts to Milan Rathnayake, Around off. Length. This is pushed to cover.

Score 230/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 18(18b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 10-0-46-2

20:11 IST:

72.6: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Back of a length and on leg, Milan Rathnayakenudges it away through square leg for a run. 13 off the over!

20:11 IST:

72.5: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Good bouncer now to test the batter, on middle, Milan Rathnayakeducks under it.

20:10 IST:

72.4: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR! Gets it through again! Short again, on middle, angles in, Milan Rathnayakeheaves it away hard, and beats Ben Duckettto his right at deep square leg for four more runs.

20:09 IST:

72.3: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Back of a length, on off, Milan Rathnayakestays back and pats it wide of silly point.

20:09 IST:

72.2: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR MORE! Much more in control now! Short of a length and just outside off, Milan Rathnayakehops up to the ride the bounce and punches it away nicely through cover-point for another boundary.

20:08 IST:

72.1: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, FOUR! Just over! Olly Stonegoes short and at the body of the batter, Milan Rathnayakegoes for the pull but gets a top edge, Ben Duckettis standing in a position between square leg and deep square leg, and the ball just goes over his head for a boundary. Stone cannot do anything but smile here.

Score 217/7

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 27(43b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 10-1-34-0

20:07 IST:

71.6: Matthew Potts to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Stand and deliver! Matthew Pottsgoes fuller, on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvastays firm in his crease, presents the full face of the bat and lifts it away beautifully over mid on for a boundary.

20:06 IST:

71.5: Matthew Potts to Dhananjaya de Silva, Hard length, on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvanudges it towards mid-wicket.

20:05 IST:

71.4: Matthew Potts to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short of a length and on off, Dhananjaya de Silvakeeps it out to the off side.

20:05 IST:

71.3: Matthew Potts to Dhananjaya de Silva, Massive appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Touch fuller now angling into the leg side, Dhananjaya de Silvalooks to flick it but misses, the ball brushes against the pads and goes through to the keeper. Englandplayers have a chat but decide against the review. Remember, they only have one review left.

20:04 IST:

71.2: Matthew Potts to Dhananjaya de Silva, Good length and on middle, angles in, Dhananjaya de Silvaflicks it away nicely, Ollie Popeat leg gully dives to his left to make a fine stop.

20:03 IST:

71.1: Matthew Potts to Dhananjaya de Silva, On a length and around of, Dhananjaya de Silvastays back and dabs it towards the gully region.

20:06 IST:

Matthew Pottsjoins the attack once again. Gus Atkinsonis out of the field and Josh Hullsteps in.

Score 213/7

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 23(37b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 9-0-33-2

20:02 IST:

70.6: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length and on leg, Dhananjaya de Silvaswivels and swipes it towards fine leg for one more.

20:01 IST:

70.5: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Good length, on middle, a bit slower as well, Dhananjaya de Silvastays back and blocks it out.

20:00 IST:

70.4: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, A bouncer now, on middle, Milan Rathnayakegets on top of it and pulls it on the bounce to deep square leg for one.

20:00 IST:

70.3: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short again and into the body of the batter, Dhananjaya de Silvahooks it away towards fine leg for a run.

19:59 IST:

70.2: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Takes a risk, gets the reward! Olly Stonebangs this short and just around off, Dhananjaya de Silvasways away from the line of the ball, bends his back and ramps it away, the ball goes in the air but well wide of third man for a one-bounce four.

19:58 IST:

70.1: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Back of a length and around middle, Milan Rathnayakeswipes it away towards deep square leg for a single.

Score 205/7

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 17(33b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 13-4-43-3

19:57 IST:

69.6: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Goes fuller but down the leg side, Dhananjaya de Silvalooks to flick it away but misses.

19:56 IST:

69.5: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Pitches it up now, on middle, shaping in, Dhananjaya de Silvaknocks it with a straight bat towards mid on.

19:56 IST:

69.4: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Back of a length and around off, Dhananjaya de Silvastays back and pats it down towards covers.

19:55 IST:

69.3: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Short again and on middle, Milan Rathnayakehas enough of ducking and leaving, takes it on this time and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

19:54 IST:

69.2: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short of a length and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvapulls it away towards deep square leg for a single.

19:54 IST:

69.1: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Good length and on middle, angles in, Dhananjaya de Silvafails to lay a bit on it and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

19:58 IST:

Halt! Milan Rathnayaketakes a blow on his helmet and the physio is out to go through a mandatory concussion check. He is looking a bit shaky but it shouldn't be much of a problem for the batter. The new helmet is on, and he is ready to continue!

Score 203/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 2(9b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 8-0-25-2

19:51 IST:

68.6: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, OUCH! That is a nasty blow! Olly Stonebangs this into the pitch, on middle angles in, Milan Rathnayakeducks very early thinking it is a bouncer, and takes his eyes away, this one though does not bounce that much and hits him bang on the grill of thehelmet.

19:50 IST:

68.5: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Back of a length and around off, Milan Rathnayakepunches it away nicely through covers for a couple of runs. Gets off the mark!

19:49 IST:

68.4: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Goes a bit fuller now, on middle, angling in, Milan Rathnayakestays in his crease and blocks it out.

19:49 IST:

68.3: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Another bumper, on middle, Milan Rathnayakethis time keeps his eyes well on the ball and ducks under it.

19:48 IST:

68.2: Olly Stone to Milan Rathnayake, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, angles in, Milan Rathnayakegets a bit hurried but manages to sway away from it.

19:46 IST:

68.1: Olly Stone to Dhananjaya de Silva, Close! Short of a length and around off, angles in, Dhananjaya de Silvahops up to slap it away but gets a bottom edge onto the ground and past the keeper for a single.

19:46 IST:

Olly Stonerejoins the attack from the other end.

Score 200/7

BatsmanMilan Rathnayake 0(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 12-4-41-3

19:45 IST:

67.6: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, A slower one now, full and on middle, Milan Rathnayaketurns it to the leg side.

19:44 IST:

67.5: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Hard length now, on middle, takes off a bit, Milan Rathnayakehops up and keeps it out in front of short covers.

19:44 IST:

67.4: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Back of a length and outside off, Milan Rathnayakestabs it out towards covers.

19:43 IST:

67.3: Gus Atkinson to Milan Rathnayake, Short of a length and on off, Milan Rathnayaketries to push it away but chops it down on the ground.

19:42 IST:

Milan Rathnayakewalks up to the middle.

19:42 IST:

67.2: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Gus Atkinsonhas three now! This is a big one for Englandas the in-form Kamindu Mendiswalks back to the hut without making much impact. This one is fuller and well outside off, should have been an easy leave, but Mendis tries to use the width on offer and slashes hard at it, but only manages to get a thick outside edge towards the third slip where Ben Duckettreverse-cups it easily. The lone fighter from the first innings falls just for 4 runs.

19:40 IST:

67.1: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Back of a length and around off, Kamindu Mendispunches it towards covers.

19:49 IST:

Drinks! Englandare doing pretty fine to stay right on the track. The bowlers were a bit unlucky inthe morning session but lately, they are getting the wickets they want. They only need four more scalps to win this match and take the series as well. However, Dhananjaya de Silvaand Kamindu Mendiswould be aiming to bring the composure back to the track.

Score 200/6

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 15(27b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 20-1-64-1

19:35 IST:

66.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, On off. Length again. Defended.

19:35 IST:

66.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off. Kept out.

19:35 IST:

66.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Put away! Steps out. Gets to the pitch of it and just lifts it over mid on. This one races away to the fence. 200 up for Sri Lanka!

19:34 IST:

66.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off. Good length again. This is pushed to cover.

19:34 IST:

66.2: Shoaib Bashir to Kamindu Mendis, Slighlty shorter and around off. Mendis stands tall and pushes it to cover.

19:33 IST:

66.1: Shoaib Bashir to Kamindu Mendis, On off. Mendis pushes it to covers.

Score 195/6

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 11(23b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 11-3-41-2

19:32 IST:

65.6: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off. Left alone.

19:31 IST:

65.5: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off. Good length again. Kept out.

19:31 IST:

65.4: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Short and down the leg side. Dhananjaya looks to pull but misses.

19:30 IST:

65.3: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Angled into the pads. Dhananjaya works it to mid-wicket.

19:30 IST:

65.2: Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Mendis is off the mark with a lovely stroke! He's the man in form! Fuller and on middle. This is driven past mid on who runs back and keeps it down to three.

19:29 IST:

Kamindu Mendis, the young prodigy from Sri Lankawalks out to bat now. Can he bring out his best again?

19:28 IST:

65.1: Gus Atkinson to Dinesh Chandimal, OUT! TAKEN! Chandimal falls. He played well for his fifty but his team needed him to go on for longer. This is on a length and around off. It lands and jags back in with the slope. Chandimal looks to defend but this hits the inside edge, then the pads and lobs to short leg. Dan Lawrencegobbles it upand the plan works. England just four wickets away now.

Score 192/5

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 11(19b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 19-1-59-1

19:25 IST:

64.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle. Kept out again.

19:25 IST:

64.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle. Dhananjaya is solid in defense.

19:25 IST:

64.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off. Floats it up. Blocked.

19:24 IST:

64.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Pushes this one through. Lands it on middle. Kept out.

19:23 IST:

64.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Way too short and it is put away! Shorter and on off. This is pushed past cover and it races away to the fence.

19:23 IST:

64.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Did that carry? Not sure! Just short actually! On middle. The sweep comes out. It is hit towards square leg. Olly Stonedives to his leftbut it lands short.

Score 187/5

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 57(60b 11*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 10-3-38-1

19:22 IST:

63.6: Gus Atkinson to Dinesh Chandimal, Around off. This is pushed through covers for one.

19:21 IST:

63.5: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Around off. Dhananjaya guides it past point and takes one.

19:20 IST:

63.4: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fuller and on middle. Dhananjaya drives it but Atkinson dives to his right and stops it.

19:20 IST:

63.3: Gus Atkinson to Dinesh Chandimal, Around off. This is guided through point for one.

19:19 IST:

63.2: Gus Atkinson to Dinesh Chandimal, Length again and on middle. Chandimal is solid in defense.

19:18 IST:

63.1: Gus Atkinson to Dhananjaya de Silva, Angled into the body. This is worked down to fine leg. A single taken.

19:19 IST:

Chris Woakeshas been given a rest now. Gus Atkinsonreplaces him. Englandwould like to pick up at least a couple of more wickets if not more before this session ends.

Score 183/5

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 55(57b 11*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 18-1-54-1

19:17 IST:

62.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, On the pads yet again. Chandimal flicks it to square leg.

19:16 IST:

62.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Around off. Quicker. Blocked.

19:16 IST:

62.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flatter and outside off. Dhananjaya guides it to point and takes one.

19:15 IST:

62.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Tossed up and on off. Kept out.

19:15 IST:

62.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, On middle. Dhananjaya works it to mid-wicket.

19:14 IST:

62.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flatter and on the pads. Dhananjaya plays it to square leg.

Score 182/5

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 55(55b 11*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 16-7-33-1

19:14 IST:

61.6: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, On the stumps. A little bit of extra bounce. Chandimal takes a hand off the handle and defends.

19:14 IST:

61.5: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Another one on a length. On the off pole. This is pushed to cover.

19:12 IST:

61.4: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Goes short now and on middle. Chandimal ducks under it.

19:12 IST:

61.3: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Back of a length and around off. This is punched but to covers.

19:11 IST:

61.2: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Angled into the pads. Chandimal flicks but to leg gully.

19:12 IST:

61.1: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Another one on a length and on middle. Defended.

Score 182/5

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 4(7b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 17-1-53-1

19:10 IST:

60.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Quicker and on middle. Dhananjaya goes back and works it to mid-wicket.

19:10 IST:

60.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Outside off. Shortish. This is cut to point.

19:09 IST:

60.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Shorter in length this time. Kept out.

19:09 IST:

60.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Looks to go again. Steps out and hits it hard but to mid on this time.

19:08 IST:

60.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, FOUR! Just over the head! Tossed up on off. Dhananjaya steps out and looks to go down the ground. It goes off the inner half but over mid on for a boundary.

19:08 IST:

60.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Flatter and on off. This is kept out.

Score 178/5

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 55(49b 11*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 15-6-33-1

19:08 IST:

59.6: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, A loud appeal and given! Chandimal reviews. Is the impact outside off? NOT OUT! There is a spike on Ultra Edge as it passes the bat and the on-field decision has to be overturned. Don't think Chandimal himself felt an inside edge there. Length and around off. This lands and jags back in. Chandimal looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Ollie Popeand the otherEnglandplayers cannot quite believe it. In the replay, it looks like the spike comes when the ball has not reached the bat, but the third umpire does not think so. Big call by him!

19:05 IST:

59.5: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Angled into the pads. Chandimal flicks but to mid-wicket.

19:04 IST:

59.4: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Good length again, on the off pole. Chandimal pushes it to covers.

19:04 IST:

59.3: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Fuller and outside off. The drive comes out and this flies well past Gus Atkinsonat short covers for a boundary.

19:03 IST:

59.2: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller and on middle. Chandimal drives but Woakes dives to his right and stops it.

19:02 IST:

59.1: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Length and around off. Kept out.

Score 174/5

BatsmanDhananjaya de Silva 0(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 16-1-49-1

19:01 IST:

58.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dhananjaya de Silva, Fires this one full, on middle, Dhananjaya de Silvafends it on the front foot.

19:05 IST:

Dhananjaya de Silvacomes out to the middle. Sri Lankahave lost half their side, but they still have enough quality to put up a fight here.

19:01 IST:

58.5: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, OUT! TAKEN! Shoaib Bashirstrikes now! The change of angle works forand he gets a big wicket here. Bashir goes around the wicket and floats this one up, full and around off, invites the batter to have a go at it, Angelo Mathewsdecides to take it on and tries to drive it on the up, but this one turns in a bit more than expected, and he ends up hitting it much straighter and aerially towards mid off, Chris Woakesruns to his left and pouches it safely. Credit goes to Harry Brookfor calling this play just before this delivery, and Mathews finally runs out of patience here.

18:59 IST:

58.4: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Quicker, short and on middle, skids through, Angelo Mathewsmoves back and keeps it out.

18:58 IST:

58.3: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Flighted and on middle, Angelo Mathewsuses his feet and clips it towards mid-wicket.

18:58 IST:

58.2: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathewswinds up for the big slog but decides against it and turns it to the leg side.

18:57 IST:

58.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Short and on middle, Angelo Mathewsstays back and flicks it towards mid-wicket.

Score 174/4

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 51(43b 10*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 14-6-29-1

18:56 IST:

57.6: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, On a length around off. Dinesh Chandimalblocks it out.

18:56 IST:

57.5: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! UP AND OVER! Good-length delivery on off and middle, angling it in. Dinesh Chandimalgoes for a pull but miscues it pretty badly. The ball gets nicked once again on the outer edge and loops over the slip region towards the deep third man fence for boundary. FIFTY FOR CHANDIMAL! Not a way that he would wanted but he should be happy cause right no Sri Lankadoes need some luck to turn the tides of the game!

18:55 IST:

57.4: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, On a length on off and middle. Dinesh Chandimalprods halfway and blocks it away from the crease.

18:54 IST:

57.3: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Full and on off. Dinesh Chandimalpresses forward defends it down.

18:53 IST:

57.2: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! STEAKY! Fuller delivery on off, shaping it a shy bit away from the batter. Dinesh Chandimallooks to block this one as well but gets nicked on the outer edge, not for the first time in this inning and the ball rolls wide of the gully fielder for another lucky boundary.

18:53 IST:

57.1: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Full-length delivery on off and middle. Dinesh Chandimalblocks it back to the bowler.

Score 166/4

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 43(37b 8*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 15-0-49-0

18:52 IST:

56.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Tossed up, fuller, angling away from the batter. Dinesh Chandimalwith no footwork looks to defend it down but gets the connection on the outer edge. The ball rolls towards deep third man. The fielder in gully tracks back and the batters take three runs. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between the batters.

18:51 IST:

56.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller, on leg. Dinesh Chandimalclips it towards square leg.

18:50 IST:

56.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Fullish on off. Dinesh Chandimalprods, and blocks it out.

18:50 IST:

56.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Tossed up, fuller on middle. Dinesh Chandimalblocks it back to the bowler.

18:50 IST:

56.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Loppy delivery, fuller on middle. Dinesh Chandimalbrings in another defense.

18:49 IST:

56.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Tossed up fuller, on off, turning it in. Dinesh Chandimalprods halfway and defends it down.

Score 163/4

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 36(86b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 13-6-21-1

18:48 IST:

55.6: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length and just outside off, Angelo Mathewslifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

18:48 IST:

55.5: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Oh..that could have gone anywhere! Chris Woakeslands this on a good length and on off, nips back in sharply, Angelo Mathewstries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads, the ball pops up and lands safely because there is no short leg in place.

18:47 IST:

55.4: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Fuller and on off, nips it in. Angelo Mathewsdefends it back to the bowler.

18:46 IST:

55.3: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Pitches it up, around off. Angelo Mathewspushes it towards point for no runs.

18:46 IST:

55.2: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, On a length, just outside off. Angelo Mathewsshuffles a bit across the stump and dabs it towards his off side.

18:45 IST:

55.1: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Fullish, on off and middle. Angelo Mathewspushes it back to the bowler.

Score 163/4

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 40(31b 8*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 14-0-46-0

18:44 IST:

54.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Short of a length on middle. Dinesh Chandimalblocks it down.

18:44 IST:

54.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Dinesh Chandimalis up to something! Another half-volley, just outside off. Dinesh Chandimaldrives it a bit uppish but towards the vacant cover region. The ball rolls towards the fence and he gets his third one of the over.

18:43 IST:

54.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! EQUISITE! Dinesh Chandimalis looking more confident! Loopydelivery, just outside off. Dinesh Chandimalplants his front foot towards the delivery and drills it as hard as he can towards the sweeper cover fence for a boundary.

18:42 IST:

54.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Fullish and outside off. Dinesh Chandimalpushes it back to the bowler.

18:42 IST:

54.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller on leg. Dinesh Chandimalnudges it towards his leg.

18:42 IST:

54.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Another sweep and another boundary from Dinesh Chandimal! Shoaib Bashirbowls a bit flat this time, but a touch fuller, on middle. Dinesh Chandimalcrouches to sweep it towards deep backward square leg fence for another boundary added to his account.

Score 151/4

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 36(80b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 12-5-21-1

18:41 IST:

53.6: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Fuller, on middle. Angelo Mathewsblocks it down solidly.

18:40 IST:

53.5: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, BEATEN! Good-length delivery just outside off, angling it in, but nips it back away from the batter. Angelo Mathewslooks to play at it but gets beaten on the outer edge.

18:39 IST:

53.4: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Full-length delivery outside off. Angelo Mathewspushes it outside off.

18:39 IST:

53.3: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length on off and middle. Angelo Mathewshops a bit and dabs it down.

18:38 IST:

53.2: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, On a length, shaping it in towards the batter. Angelo Mathewsdabs it towards his leg side.

18:38 IST:

53.1: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Full and on leg. Angelo Mathewsnudges it towards mid-wicket.

Score 151/4

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 28(25b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 13-0-34-0

18:37 IST:

52.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Gets it away! Pitched up, on middle and leg. Dinesh Chandimalgets down onone knee and sweeps it from the inner part of his willow towards deep backward square leg fence for four more runs.

18:36 IST:

52.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Another looped delivery on off and middle. Dinesh Chandimalbrings his willow down once again to defend it down to the pitch.

18:36 IST:

52.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Tossed up, fuller, just outside off. Dinesh Chandimalprods and blocksit outside off.

18:36 IST:

52.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Flatter and a bit short on stump. Dimuth Karunaratnehangs back and defends it.

18:35 IST:

52.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller nad just outside off. Dinesh Chandimalpresses forward and blocks it out.

18:35 IST:

52.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller and on middle and leg. Dinesh Chandimalflicks it towards right of mid-wicket fielder. The fielder dives and makes a stop.

Score 147/4

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 36(74b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 11-4-21-1

18:34 IST:

51.6: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Fuller on off and middle. Angelo Mathewsdefends it down right under his eyesight.

18:33 IST:

51.5: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Full and on off. Angelo Mathewsrests it down to the pitch.

18:36 IST:

That wraps up the BBL and WBBL draft signings and we get back to the game at present. Seems like Chandimal has decided to be positive post Lunch. It is normally said that the second session belongs to the batters. No harm in playing a few shots, aye? Oh and by the way, Pakistan have lost nightwatchman Khurram Shahzad for a 6-ball duck, which means, they end Day 3 at 9/2 with their lead reading just 21! Are we sensing a 2-0 series win for Bangladesh?

18:33 IST:

Sydney Sixers: James Vince (retained), Akeal Hosein (pre-signed) and Jafer Chohan.

18:33 IST:

Perth Scorchers draft pick - Finn Allen (pre-signed), Matthew Hurst and Keaton Jennings.

18:33 IST:

51.4: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Short of a length on middle. Dinesh Chandimalflicks it towards left of square leg and gets a single.

18:33 IST:

Brisbane Heat draft pick - Colin Munro (pre-signed) and Paul Walter.

18:32 IST:

Adelaide Strikers draft pick - Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope (pre-signed) and Fabian Allen.

18:32 IST:

Hobart Hurricanes draft pick - Shai Hope, Chris Jordan (pre-signed) and Rishad Hossain.

18:32 IST:

51.3: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller and on stump. Dinesh Chandimalblocks it out.

18:32 IST:

Sydney Thunder draft pick - Lockie Ferguson, Sam Billings (pre-signed) and Sherfane Rutherford.

18:32 IST:

Melbourne Renegades draft pick - Laurie Evans, Jacob Bethell and Tim Seifert (pre-signed).

18:32 IST:

Melbourne Stars draft pick - Ben Duckett, Tom Curran (pre-signed) and Usama Mir.

18:32 IST:

51.2: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Up and over! On a length on middle and leg. Dinesh Chandimalflicks it hard. The ball zips up and over, towards the right of the backward square leg fielder. The fielder leaps to that sidebut fails to get a hand on that. The ball rolls away towards the fence and it's yet another boundary for Sri Lanka.

18:31 IST:

Moving onto the BBL draft picks now, this is how they look like.

18:31 IST:

51.1: Chris Woakes to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat but it will work for Dinesh Chandimal! Chris Woakescomes from 'over the wicket and bowls fuller, wide outside off, around seventh stump. Dimuth Karunaratneplants his front foot, leans on the delivery and punches it from the outer part of his willow. The ball rolls through the point region and Chandimal gets his boundary.

Score 138/4

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 36(72b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 12-0-30-0

18:29 IST:

50.6: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Fuller on middle and leg. Angelo Mathewsflicks it towards square leg for no runs.

18:28 IST:

50.5: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Touch fuller, and spinning it down the leg. Angelo Mathewstickles it a bit late towards the left of the diving leg slip and immediately calls for two.

18:28 IST:

50.4: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Pitched up, on off and middle. Angelo Mathewsstrides out and eases it towards the right of the bowler.

18:28 IST:

50.3: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Drags his length back, just outside off, turning it in towards the batter. Angelo Mathewshangs back and nudges it towards mid-wicket for no runs.

18:27 IST:

50.2: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Full-length delivery on off. Angelo Mathewsworks it across the line towards his leg side.

18:27 IST:

50.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Shoaib Bashirstarts from 'over the wicket and tossed it up, fuller on off. Angelo Mathewslunges and defends it down.

18:28 IST:

All ready? Dinesh Chandimaland Angelo Mathewsare amidst a 21-run stand and a quickfire one at that - in just 20 balls. They still have Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis to follow, so it is not like there is not much batting left. If this had been like the Ashes, where there are nominations for Player Of The Series from both camps, Kamindu's name would have been on Brendon McCullum's list for sure. Ohh... just an FYI - the coaches nominate their opposition teams' Player Of The Series. Hence Baz. Here's Shoaib Bashirto start things off to the veteran, Mathews. Oops, One of the veterans, Mathews. Forgot that Chandimal has been around for ever as well...

18:23 IST:

... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...

18:23 IST:

It is a new concept being tried out by the Australian Cricket Board, keeping in mind the overseas players' availability. We shall discuss about the BBL draft picks as well, but time to get back to the present. We are all in readiness for the start of the second session. It is a long haul for the Lankans but at least, they can grab onto SOME positives. As we mentioned yesterday, it is not always about winning. It is also about showing a fight. Forget 483, but even if this match extends into Monday on the basis of merit, it will be a great achievement for the Islanders.

18:20 IST:

Sydney Thunder Women draft picks - Heather Knight, Shabnim Ismail, Chamari Athapaththu and Georgia Adams.

18:19 IST:

Sydney Sixers Women draft picks - Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr and Hollie Armitage.

18:19 IST:

Perth Scorchers Women draft picks - Sophie Devine, Amy Jones and Hemalatha Dayalan.

18:19 IST:

Melbourne Stars Women draft picks - Deepti Sharma, Marizanne Kapp and Yastika Bhatia.

18:18 IST:

Melbourne Renegades Women draft picks - Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews and Alice Capsey.

18:18 IST:

Hobart Hurricanes Women draft picks - Danni Wyatt, Chloe Tryon and Lizelle Lee.

18:18 IST:

Brisbane Heat Women draft picks - Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey and Nadine de Klerk.

18:17 IST:

Adelaide Strikers Women draft picks - Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana and Orla Prendergast.

18:16 IST:

For those following cricket from Down Under, there's plenty of talk going on, with the rcently completed WBBL and BBL drafts. Let's try and simplify them for you.

18:12 IST:

OUT! Edged and taken! Huh? Wasn't play supposed to resume at 12.55 pm GMT? Ha ha, relax. This is not from Lord's.Right-o. What's happening elsewhere? Nothing much, a cricket fan would say. In Rawalpindi, there is a seesaw battle going on between two Asian teams as Pakistan and Bangladesh strive hard to keep Test cricket alive and kicking. Today is Day 3 in that Test and when the first day was washed out, it seemed like this is going to be a dull draw. But then, Khurram Shehzad burst onto the scene this morning, reducing Bangladesh to 26/6 - yes, 26/6, that's right! And from there, Mehidy Hasan Miraz' 78 and Litton Das' 138 have got the game to parity. Pakistan made 274, Bangladesh got to 262. And now, with not much time left for Stumps, Hasan Mahmud has nicked off Abdullah Shafique, with Pakistan reading 8/1 in this one-inning shootout.

18:05 IST:

Just a reminder - the session timings for Sunday have been tweaked a little. As we all know, Day 3 ended early due to bad light. In the earlier days, whenever such things used to happen, the next day used to start early. Albeit in England, we never really start before 10 am GMT but overall now, throughout the globe, it has become a trend - to extend the first two sessions by 15 minutes each. So accordingly, here are the revised timings -The second session will be from 12.55 pm GMT to 3.10 pm GMT. The final session will start at 3.30 pm GMT and an extra 30 minutes will be added if there are overs remaining to be bowled or also if, a result is possible tonight itself. A total of 98 overs are scheduled in the day, of which, 68 are remaining.

18:01 IST:

Englandwere good with the ball. They bowled testing lines and lengths but did not have luck on their side. Chris Woakesgot a wicket early but they had to wait for a long while for the second wicket which was taken by Olly Stone. They tried the short-ball plan which ultimately got them the reward, but the wicket still looksgood for batting. The hosts will hope that it offers more help to the spinners in the next couple of sessions and they can get the remaining six wickets as quickly as possible.They need to continue to be disciplined. An important session is coming up after the break.

18:04 IST:

SESSION SUMMARY - 83 runs and 2 wickets in 30 overs! A hard-fought session there! Credit to Lanka for the fight they have shown. They lost the night watchman early but Dimuth Karunaratneand Angelo Mathewsshowed a lot of grit. They added over 50 runs with the former scoring a half-ton. Just as it seemed, Jayasuriya would be the only wicket to fall, Karunaratne fell a few overs before Lunch. Chandimal and Mathews though continue the fightback, Lanka will really hope the two can bat for long as there is still a long way to go for them in this game.

Score 136/4

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 15(15b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 9-1-30-0

17:47 IST:

49.6: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, Pitched up and on off, Dinesh Chandimalpushes it towards covers. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 4!

17:46 IST:

49.5: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, BEATEN! Matthew Pottsgoes fuller and outside off, tempts the batter, Dinesh Chandimalobliges and goes for the big drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

17:45 IST:

49.4: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, Overpitched and around middle, Dinesh Chandimaldrives it down the ground past mid on for a couple of runs.

17:45 IST:

49.3: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Good length and on off, Angelo Mathewsstays back in his crease and works it through mid-wicket for a single.

17:44 IST:

49.2: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Pitched up, on middle, Angelo Mathewstucks it away towards mid-wicket.

17:43 IST:

49.1: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Fuller and on middle, shaping in, Angelo Mathewsblocks it out down the pitch.

Score 133/4

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 33(63b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 7-0-22-2

17:42 IST:

48.6: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length and on middle, Angelo Mathewspulls it away towards deep square leg for a run.

17:42 IST:

48.5: Olly Stone to Dinesh Chandimal, On a length and on off, Dinesh Chandimalpushes it towards wide of covers, Angelo Mathewswants the run but he is sent back, the fielder hits the stumps at the bowler's end and it deflects away. The batters get the single now. Buzzers!

17:41 IST:

48.4: Olly Stone to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Put away! Olly Stonebowls this on a good length and on off, Dinesh Chandimalknows there is not much protection in the deep, gets on top of the ball and punches it sweetly through covers, Shoaib Bashirfrom deep point runs to his right but has no chance of stopping that from going for a boundary.

17:40 IST:

48.3: Olly Stone to Dinesh Chandimal, Hard length and around off, Dinesh Chandimalstabs it cleverly in the vacant extra covers region for a couple of runs.

17:39 IST:

48.2: Olly Stone to Dinesh Chandimal, Back of a length, on middle, Dinesh Chandimalgets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

17:38 IST:

48.1: Olly Stone to Dinesh Chandimal, Sharp bouncer, on middle, Dinesh Chandimalcrouches low and sways away from it.

Score 125/4

BatsmanDinesh Chandimal 6(7b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 8-1-27-0

17:37 IST:

47.6: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, Pitched up, on middle, shaping in, Dinesh Chandimalclips it away with his bat hitting his pad as well. They cross.

17:37 IST:

47.5: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, On a length now, on off, angles in, Dinesh Chandimalstays back to block but gets an inside edge as the ball goes nowhere. He is looking a bit rusty here!

17:36 IST:

47.4: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, Touch fuller, on middle, Dinesh Chandimaltucks it towards mid-wicket.

17:35 IST:

47.3: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, Good comeback from the bowler! Hits the hard length and on off, straightens a bit after hitting the deck, Dinesh Chandimallooks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

17:35 IST:

47.2: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, FOUR! Good shot! Back of a length and around off, Dinesh Chandimalgets on top of the bounce well and crunches it through covers for his first boundary.

17:34 IST:

47.1: Matthew Potts to Dinesh Chandimal, Fuller and on off, Dinesh Chandimaldrives it away towards covers.

17:33 IST:

Matthew Pottsreplaces Shoaib Bashir.

Score 120/4

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 32(62b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 6-0-14-2

17:32 IST:

46.6: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, FOUR! Just wide! Short and angling into the leg side, Angelo Mathewstakes it on and hooks it away, it goes aerially and just wide of Ben Duckettat leg slip for a boundary. Stone is bowling a good spell here!

17:32 IST:

46.5: Olly Stone to Dinesh Chandimal, Oh..streaky! Short of a length and outside off, Dinesh Chandimaltakes his eyes away from the ball and ducks under but keeps his bat hanging away, the ball goes off the splice of the willow and flies through the vacant square leg region. A single is taken.

17:30 IST:

Dinesh Chandimalcomes out to the middle.

17:29 IST:

46.4: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Finally,Englandgets the breakthrough they were craving for! Olly Stonewas testing the batter with the short ball, and he lands this short of a length as well, on leg, this one shoots up off the surface, Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to glance it away, but realises this one has some extra bounce on it. He fails to get his hands out of the way in time as the ball goes off the glove to the keeper where Jamie Smithmakes no mistake. Karunaratneplayed well for his half-century but has to go back to the hut now!

17:28 IST:

46.3: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Hard length and angling into leg, Angelo Mathewsclips it towards fine leg for a single.

17:27 IST:

46.2: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length and on middle, Angelo Mathewspats it towards mid-wicket.

17:26 IST:

46.1: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Once again Olly Stonestarts his over with a bouncer, on middle, Angelo Mathewsduck under it.

Score 114/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 55(128b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 11-0-28-0

17:25 IST:

45.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Some more flight, full and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratnestrides out and dead-bats it.

17:25 IST:

45.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Flighted, full and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnesteers it towards point.

17:24 IST:

45.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short again, on off, Dimuth Karunaratnemoves back and keeps it out on the pitch.

17:24 IST:

45.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Goes a bit short, outside off, Dimuth Karunaratnestays back and cuts it away past point, Matthew Pottsfrom sweeper covers runs to his right and dives to make a fine stop. He saves a couple of runs there.

17:24 IST:

45.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratneprods out and blocks it out nicely.

17:23 IST:

45.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Floated, short and on leg, keeps low, Angelo Mathewsmoves back, adjusts well and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Score 111/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 53(123b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 5-0-8-1

17:22 IST:

44.6: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length and on off, Dimuth Karunaratnepats it down towards covers.

17:21 IST:

44.5: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Touch fuller, on middle, Angelo Mathewsnudges it through square leg for a run.

17:20 IST:

44.4: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, BEAUTY! Olly Stonelands this on a good length and on the sixth stump line, holds its line, Angelo Mathewslooks to play at it but gets squared up and gets beaten on the outside edge. He is getting into the position a lot,which is how he was dismissed in the first innings as well.

17:19 IST:

44.3: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and on the body of the batter, Dimuth Karunaratnehooks it away towards fine leg for a single.

17:19 IST:

44.2: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Another bumper, on middle and leg, Dimuth Karunaratneducks underneath it again.

17:18 IST:

44.1: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, A bouncer but around leg, Dimuth Karunaratneducks under it easily.

Score 109/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 25(55b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 10-0-25-0

17:17 IST:

43.6: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, FOUR! Great shot! Shoaib Bashirgives this one some more flight, on middle, Angelo Mathewsgoes down on one knee again, and this time nails his sweep shot towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

17:17 IST:

43.5: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Floated, full and on middle, Angelo Mathewsblocks it out.

17:16 IST:

43.4: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Quicker, short and on middle, Angelo Mathewslooks to pull it away, but gets hurried and miscues his shot along the ground towards mid-wicket.

17:16 IST:

43.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Flighted, full and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratnedrills it down the pitch beating the dive of the bowler, mid on mops it up. A single is taken.

17:15 IST:

43.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Flatter, short and on leg, Dimuth Karunaratnenudges it towards mid-wicket.

17:15 IST:

43.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, A shout for LBW, but turned down! Tossed up, full and on middle and off, Angelo Mathewsgoes down to slog sweep it away, but gets the slightest of inside edges onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross. Englanddecides against the review and rightly so!

Score 103/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 51(117b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 4-0-6-1

17:13 IST:

42.6: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length on leg and middle. Dimuth Karunaratnerocks back and nudges it towards his leg side for no runs.

17:13 IST:

42.5: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length on middle and leg, around the ribs of the batter. Angelo Mathewshops and closes his willow to dab it towards square leg to get a single.

17:12 IST:

42.4: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Short-length delivery on leg. Angelo Mathewsducks under the bouncer.

17:11 IST:

42.3: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Bumper, on middle and leg. Angelo Mathewsgoes for the pull now, but gets beaten on the outer edge.

17:11 IST:

42.2: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length on middle, shaping it in. Angelo Mathewsthinks to pull it away but ends up making a leave at the end.

17:11 IST:

42.1: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Olly Stonecomes 'over the wicket and bangs in a bouncer on off. Angelo Mathewsarches back to leave it alone.

Score 102/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 51(116b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 9-0-19-0

17:08 IST:

41.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Flatter and fuller on middle. Dimuth Karunaratnegoes deep into the crease and defends it down to the pitch.

17:07 IST:

41.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller and on leg, driting it in. Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to blocks it but gets a slight inner edge and thumps his own pad.

17:07 IST:

41.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller, on stump. Dimuth Karunaratneprods and rests the delivery right under his eyesight.

17:07 IST:

41.3: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Pitches it up, on middle and off. Angelo Mathewscomes down the track and lofts it up towards deep mid-wicket region. There's a fielder patroling in the deep but he is far away from the skier. SIngle taken in between!

17:06 IST:

41.2: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, A bit quicker and fuller on off. Angelo Mathewspushes it back to the bowler.

17:06 IST:

41.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up, fuller on middle. Angelo Mathewscomes forward and nudges it towards short leg.

Score 101/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 51(113b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 7-1-22-0

17:05 IST:

40.6: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Hard-length delivery on off. Dimuth Karunaratnerests it down.

17:04 IST:

40.5: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length around off. Dimuth Karunaratnerocks back and blocks it towards his off side.

17:03 IST:

40.4: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length just outside off. Dimuth Karunaratnecrouches a bit and opens the face of his willow towards cover for no runs.

17:03 IST:

40.3: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Full-length delivery just outside off. Dimuth Karunaratneguides it towards backward point.

17:02 IST:

40.2: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length on off. Dimuth Karunaratnepresses forward to block it down.

17:02 IST:

40.1: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Full-length deliveryjust outside off, nipping it in towards the batter. Angelo Mathewsprods and looks to play at it but gets a slight inner edge and wears it on his pad. The ball rolls towards square leg and the batters takes a single.

Score 100/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 51(108b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 8-0-18-0

17:00 IST:

39.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller on off. Dimuth Karunaratneblocks it down.

17:00 IST:

39.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller and on off. Dimuth Karunaratneeases it outside off.

17:00 IST:

39.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, fuller just outside off. Dimuth Karunaratnegoes deep into the crease and looks to clip it across the line but gets beaten on the outer edge.

16:59 IST:

39.3: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length on middle and leg. Angelo Mathewshangs back and nudges it towards square leg for a single.

16:59 IST:

39.2: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Appeal goes round once again for Englandbut the umpire nods his head! Looped up, fuller on off and middle, turning it in vigorously towards the leg stump. Angelo Mathewslunges toblockit outbut gets beaten on the inner edge because of the turn and the ball thumps his pad. Probably going down the leg.

16:58 IST:

39.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, fuller outside off. Dimuth Karunaratnestrides out and taps it towards the vacant cover region and gets a comfortable single.

Score 98/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 16(40b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 6-1-21-0

16:57 IST:

38.6: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, On a length, just outside off. Angelo Mathewspresses forward and blocks it towards his off side.

16:56 IST:

38.5: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Good-length deliveryoutside off. Angelo Mathewsis happy to let it through to the keeper.

16:56 IST:

38.4: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Hard-length delivery outside off. Angelo Mathewslifts his willow up and makes a leave.

16:55 IST:

38.3: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length just outside off. Angelo Mathewsextends his arms and pushes it towards point.

16:54 IST:

38.2: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Bangs in a short delivery on middle and leg, shapes it in. Angelo Mathewsdetects the bouncer and ducks immediately under the delivery.

16:54 IST:

38.1: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, On a length just outside off. Angelo Mathewsdefends it down to the pitch.

17:48 IST:

UPDATE - As stumps was called earlier on Day 3, the session timings have been revised for Day 4. Lunch will be taken at 12.15 pm GMT. The second session will be from 12.55 pm GMT to 3.10 pm GMT. The final session will start at 3.30 pm GMT and an extra 30 minutes will be added if a result is possible. A total of 98 overs to be bowled to make up for the lost time.

Score 98/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 50(104b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 7-0-16-0

16:53 IST:

37.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, on off. Dimuth Karunaratnecomes down the track and drives it towards mid on.

16:52 IST:

37.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short on off. Dimuth Karunaratnepushes it towards cover.

16:52 IST:

37.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller on stump. Dimuth Karunaratneblocks it from the inner part of his willow and wears it on his pad.

16:51 IST:

37.3: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length down the leg. Angelo Mathewsclips it towards square leg and gets a single just in time.

16:51 IST:

37.2: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up, fuller on leg. Angelo Mathewscomes down the leg and drives it towards mid on.

16:50 IST:

37.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Fuller on middle. Angelo Mathewspushes it back to the bowler.

Score 97/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 50(101b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 5-0-21-0

16:49 IST:

36.6: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller on off. Dimuth Karunaratnedefends it down to the pitch.

16:49 IST:

36.5: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length on off. Dimuth Karunaratneblocks it out.

16:48 IST:

36.4: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Another run out chance!Sri Lankaneeds to do better with their communication in between the wickets! This one is fuller around off. Angelo Mathewsprods and pushes it towards the front of the mid off fielder. The batters set off for the single, but Karunaratne is a bit late to react, the fielder throws it at the keeper's end. However, this is well wide of the stumps, but a direct hit and he would have been gone.

16:47 IST:

36.3: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, On a length just outside off. Angelo Mathewsblocks it down.

16:47 IST:

36.2: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Fuller delivery on middle. Angelo Mathewspushes it towards cover for no runs.

16:46 IST:

36.1: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, LEG BYE! Matthew Pottscomes 'round the wicket and bowls fuller, on middle and leg, shaping it in. Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to flick it but misses and thumps to the right of his pad. The ball rolls towards fine leg and the batters takes a single. A loud appeal for LBW but that is surely spraying down the leg!

16:47 IST:

Drinks! Englandhave been good with their line and lengths asking the right questions, but they have only managed to get rid of the nightwatchman. A couple of chances also went begging, but there is still movement on the surface and the spinner is getting some turn as well. Sri Lankahave to build a couple of big partnerships to save this game, and Dimuth Karunaratnehas notched up his fifty with Angelo Mathewssupporting him well. Matthew Pottsto continue after the break.

Score 95/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 14(28b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 6-0-15-0

16:42 IST:

35.6: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Fuller outside off. Angelo Mathewsdefends it towards his off side.

16:42 IST:

35.5: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Shortish, on middle, turning it in, down the leg. Angelo Mathewsgoes deep into the crease and looks to flick but misses.

16:41 IST:

35.4: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Tossed up, fuller on middle and leg. Angelo Mathewsplants his front foot and punches it towards the right of the bowler, to roll it away towards the long on fence for a boundary.

16:40 IST:

35.3: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Drags his length back, once again on off. Angelo Mathewsdabs it down.

16:40 IST:

35.2: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length on stump. Angelo Mathewsrocks back and nudges it towards sqaure leg.

16:40 IST:

35.1: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Tossed up, fuller on middle. Angelo Mathewseases it towards his leg side.

Score 91/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 10(22b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 4-0-20-0

16:39 IST:

34.6: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, That one was close! Fuller length, around off. Angelo Mathewseases it towards deep third man. The gully fielder chases after it, picks up, and throws it back to the batter's end in one motion. Jamie Smithcollects and breaks the stumps quickly. This looks close.The batters almost collided with each other during the second run, and they decided late for the third one, Dimuth Karunaratneonce again is a bit casual, and the replay shows that hejust about makes his ground.

16:37 IST:

34.5: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, FIFTY FOR KARUNARATNE! Tip and run! Fuller outside off. Dimuth Karunaratnetaps it towards the front of the cover fielder and sprints for a single. A very well-constructed knock from the Lankan opener with some slice of luck, but they need some of that.

16:36 IST:

34.4: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! Edged and four! Dimuth Karunaratneis getting some lucky runs! Potts bowls fuller outside off, on the fifth stump. Dimuth Karunaratnelunges and tries to block itbut gets a slight outer edge and the ball rolls away to the left of gully, beating the chasing fielders for a boundary.

16:36 IST:

34.3: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length, around off. Dimuth Karunaratnehangs back and pushes it away towards his off side.

16:35 IST:

34.2: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Matthew Pottscomes 'round the wicket now for the left-hander. Bowls it fuller on off, shaping it in. Dimuth Karunaratneprods halfway and nudges it towards his leg side.

16:34 IST:

34.1: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Matthew Pottsscoots from 'over the wicket and bowls fuller on off and middle. Angelo Mathewscovers the stump and clips it away from his pads towards deep fine leg for a single.

Score 82/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 45(94b 6*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 3-0-5-1

16:33 IST:

33.6: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fine bowling! Olly Stonebangs this one into the pitch hard, the ball shoos up off the surface, Dimuth Karunaratnetries to ride the bounce to keep it out, but gets beaten on the outside edge. That was unplayable.

16:33 IST:

33.5: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnehops up, hangs his bat away and dabs it towards backward point. He needs to be more decisive than that.

16:32 IST:

33.4: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, The field is set for this and Englandgoing for the short-ball stuff now! Olly Stonebangs in a quick bouncer, on middle, Dimuth Karunaratneducks under it.

16:31 IST:

33.3: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length and on off, angling in, Dimuth Karunaratnestays back and pats it to the leg side.

16:30 IST:

33.2: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Hard length and just around off, shapes away, Angelo Mathewsgets squared up again trying to play at that,gets an outside edge along the ground through point for a run.

16:29 IST:

33.1: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length and around leg, Dimuth Karunaratnenudges it through square leg for a single.

Score 80/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 5(19b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 3-0-11-0

16:28 IST:

32.6: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Overpitched, on middle, keeps very low again, Angelo Mathewsadjusts well and gets his bat down in time to turn it to the leg side.

16:27 IST:

32.5: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Goes back to his fuller length, on off, Dimuth Karunaratnestrides out and taps it wide of covers, a bit of hesitation between the batters but they takethe single quite comfortably in the end.

16:26 IST:

32.4: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and on the sixth stump line, Dimuth Karunaratnestabs it out towards covers.

16:26 IST:

32.3: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Pitched up and on off, holds its line, Dimuth Karunaratnegets behind it and blocks it out.

16:25 IST:

32.2: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Full and outside off again, this one keeps low and angles away, Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to cut it away but fails to do so.

16:24 IST:

32.1: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller in length and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

Score 79/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 5(18b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 2-0-3-1

16:23 IST:

31.6: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Short again, on off, Angelo Mathewskeeps it out on the pitch.

16:23 IST:

31.5: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Bangs this one into the deck hard, on off, Angelo Mathewssteps across and blocks it out.

16:22 IST:

31.4: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Full again and around middle, Angelo Mathewsturns it to the leg side.

16:22 IST:

31.3: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Touch fuller now, on off, nips away, Angelo Mathewslooks to work it away, but closes the bat face early, gets a leading edge that goes safely past backward point for a brace.

16:21 IST:

31.2: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Short of a length and around off, Angelo Mathewsstabs it out towards mid off.

16:21 IST:

31.1: Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length and on middle, Angelo Mathewstucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Score 77/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 43(84b 6*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 2-0-10-0

16:19 IST:

30.6: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnegoes for the full-blooded pull but this one keeps low and goes under his bat to the keeper.

16:19 IST:

30.5: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length and in the channel outside off, shapes away, Dimuth Karunaratnestays in his crease and has a poke at it with no real intent, the ball zips past the outside edge to the keeper.

16:18 IST:

30.4: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, On length and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnekeeps it out to the off side.

16:17 IST:

30.3: Matthew Potts to Angelo Mathews, Pitched up, on middle, Angelo Mathewstucks it just wide of mid-wicket for a quick run.

16:17 IST:

30.2: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length and on off, Dimuth Karunaratneheaves it away, not from the middle but this is traveling, Shoaib Bashirat square leg puts in an excellent dive to his right to save the boundary. A single is taken though. With that, Karunaratnesurpasses Sanath Jayasuriya as the 4th highest run-scorer for Sri Lankain Tests.

16:16 IST:

30.1: Matthew Potts to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller one and on off, Dimuth Karunaratnestrides out a bit and blocks it out.

16:16 IST:

Matthew Pottsjoins the attack now.

Score 75/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 42(79b 6*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 9-3-34-1

16:15 IST:

29.6: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Hard length and on off, Dimuth Karunaratnepunches it towards covers for a run. 14 runs off the over!

16:14 IST:

29.5: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, EDGED AND FOUR! Back of a length from Gus Atkinson, on the sixth stump line, nips away with a bit of extra bounce, Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to guide it away, but gets a thick outside edge, Dan Lawrenceat gully dives to his right, but the ball just goes wide of him and to the fence for a boundary. Third one of the over!

16:13 IST:

29.4: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, A bit fuller and around off, shapes away, Dimuth Karunaratneoffers no shot at it.

16:13 IST:

29.3: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries now! Getting his touch back it seems! Gus Atkinsonbangs this short and around middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Dimuth Karunaratnestands tall, keeps his balance nicely and pulls it away through mid-wicket for four more runs.

16:12 IST:

29.2: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! Fine shot! Gus Atkinsonbowls a tempter here, full and wide outside off, Dimuth Karunaratnetakes it on, leans on to is drive and creams it through extra covers for a boundary.

16:11 IST:

29.1: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, A yorker now, on off, Angelo Mathewsdigs it out in front of point for a quick single.

Score 61/3

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 29(74b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 10-4-12-1

16:10 IST:

28.6: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length just outside off, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone. Maiden over!

16:10 IST:

28.5: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length and on middle and off, Dimuth Karunaratneguides it towards point with an angled bat.

16:09 IST:

28.4: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Pitched up and around middle, Dimuth Karunaratnetucks it towards short leg.

16:08 IST:

28.3: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length and on off, shapes in a bit, Dimuth Karunaratnestays in his crease to block, but gets an outside edge that falls just short of first slip.

16:08 IST:

28.2: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Almost a run out there! On a length and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratnenudges it towards mid-wicket and sets off for the run, his partner is not interested. Karunaratne very casually turns and tries to go back to his crease, the fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses. He was a goner if that hit.

16:07 IST:

28.1: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller in length and outside off, angles away, Dimuth Karunaratneoffers no shot at it.

Score 61/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 1(10b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 8-3-20-1

16:06 IST:

27.6: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, A bumper outside off now, Angelo Mathewsleaves it alone.

16:06 IST:

27.5: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, That's a beauty! Gus Atkinsonlands this on a good length and just around off, gets it to shape away and this one takes off as well, Angelo Mathewsgets a bit squared up and hangs his bat away, but the ball just goes past the outside edge.

16:05 IST:

27.4: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, Fuller one, on middle, Angelo Mathewstucks it away to short mid-wicket.

16:05 IST:

27.3: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, Hard length and angles into the body of the batter, Angelo Mathewsinitially looks to flick it away but then lifts his hands to let it go.

16:04 IST:

27.2: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, Back of a length and around off, shapes away a bit, Angelo Mathewsopens the face of his bat slightly and steers it towards gully.

16:04 IST:

27.1: Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, Gus Atkinsonbangs in a sharp bouncer to test the new batter, Angelo Mathewswatches it through well and ducks under it.

Score 61/3

BatsmanAngelo Mathews 1(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 9-3-12-1

16:03 IST:

26.6: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, A single to end then! Angled into the pads. This is clipped through square leg. A run taken. He is off the mark.

16:02 IST:

26.5: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Now brings the ball back in. Mathews works it to mid-wicket.

16:01 IST:

26.4: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Lands and moves away from the off pole. Angelo looks to defend but is beaten.

16:01 IST:

26.3: Chris Woakes to Angelo Mathews, Length and on off. Mathews guides it to point.

15:59 IST:

Angelo Mathewscomes out to the middle.

16:00 IST:

26.2: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, OUT! Edged and taken! Brook takes a fine catch there and the nightwatchman is the first one to fall this morning! A well-deserved wicket for Woakes. This is fuller and around off. It shapes away. Jayasuriya looks to drive but this goes off the outside edge and Brookat second slip, takes a really good catch to his right.

15:58 IST:

26.1: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle. Kept out.

Score 60/2

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 29(68b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 7-2-20-1

15:56 IST:

25.6: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length and on off. This is pushed to cover.

15:56 IST:

25.5: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, A loud appeal for caught behind this time but not given. Reviewed again. Seems like it is off the pad. NOT OUT! It is not off the bat! England lose another review! On middle. Karunaratne looks to pull but it goes off the pad and thenJamie Smithtakes it. Good decision by the umpire. This is the7th unsuccessful review from Ollie Popein this series.

15:53 IST:

25.4: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Did not carry! On the pads. Karunaratne flicks it right off the middle. Lawrence at short leg, stops it well.

15:52 IST:

25.3: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle. This one swings back in. Karunaratne works it to mid-wicket.

15:51 IST:

25.2: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Goes shorter and around off. Karunaratne chops it to point.

15:51 IST:

25.1: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Around off. Length. Karunaratne pushes it to cover.

Score 60/2

BatsmanPrabath Jayasuriya 4(39b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 8-3-11-0

15:50 IST:

24.6: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, Good length again and around off. Jayasuriya defends.

15:50 IST:

24.5: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, Goes short now. Jayasuriya initially looks to pull but this tries to pull. He misses. He probably looked to pull as it was on his body.

15:49 IST:

24.4: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, Length again and on off. Jayasuriya guides it to point.

15:48 IST:

24.3: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, Angled into middle. Jayasuriya pushes it back to the bowler.

15:48 IST:

24.2: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, That is a lovely nut! This starts around off. It shapes away late. Jayasuriya is beaten as he looks to defend.

15:47 IST:

24.1: Chris Woakes to Prabath Jayasuriya, Down the leg side. Left alone.

Score 60/2

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 29(62b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 6-1-20-1

15:46 IST:

23.6: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle. On a length. Kept out.

15:46 IST:

23.5: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! Dropped! Difficult! It went to him very quickly. Short and outside off. Karunaratne slashes at it, this goes off the outside edge. Root reacts a bit late to his left and only manages to get one hand on that, but this bursts through and goes down to the third man fence. That needed to stick in.

15:45 IST:

23.4: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle. Jayasuriya just manages to get bat on it. This is worked through square leg for one.

15:44 IST:

23.3: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Some movement there! Length and around off. Jayasuriya looks to push at it but is beaten.

15:43 IST:

23.2: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Bangs this one short. Jayasuriya lets it go over him.

15:43 IST:

23.1: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Angled into middle. Jayasuriya works it to mid-wicket.

Score 55/2

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 25(60b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 7-2-11-0

15:42 IST:

22.6: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, That one takes off! Shorter and around off. This lands and takes off. Karunaratne looks to pull but misses.

15:41 IST:

22.5: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle. Dimuth works it to mid-wicket.

15:41 IST:

22.4: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Well watched and left! Around off. This one moves away. Not played at.

15:40 IST:

22.3: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length again and outside off. Easy leave.

15:40 IST:

22.2: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, A little too straight this time. Karunaratne looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

15:39 IST:

22.1: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, On middle. This lands and moves away. Defended nicely.

Score 55/2

BatsmanPrabath Jayasuriya 3(29b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 5-1-15-1

15:38 IST:

21.6: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Beaten! Length and outside off. This one swings away. Jayasuriya looks to drive but is beaten.

15:38 IST:

21.5: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Now full again after two short ones. A little bit of swing into the batter. Jayasuriya looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

15:37 IST:

21.4: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Well played! Short and on the body. Jayasuriya arches, drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.

15:36 IST:

21.3: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, The rib tickler! Jayasuriya looks to fend it away but misses. There is a field for such deliveries. Jayasuriya gets his hands out of the way this time.

15:36 IST:

21.2: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Goes very full this time and on middle. This is flicked but to mid-wicket.

15:35 IST:

21.1: Gus Atkinson to Prabath Jayasuriya, Right on the money to begin with by him too! Length and around off. Blocked.

15:35 IST:

Gus Atkinsonwill be bowling on the other end.

Score 55/2

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 25(54b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 6-1-11-0

15:34 IST:

20.6: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, A good first over by Woakes comes to an end! On middle. He gets this one to shape back in. This is worked to mid-wicket.

15:34 IST:

20.5: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length and on off. This is blocked.

15:33 IST:

20.4: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, This stays low now! Length and around off. Not a lot of bounce. Karunaratne defends but it hits the bottom.

15:32 IST:

20.3: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Length and around off. This lands and moves away. Karunaratne looks to defend but is beaten. Now he takes the ball away. Exceptional stuff

15:32 IST:

20.2: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, A loud appeal but turned down! Woakes likes it and it does look close! Is it going over? Ollie Popetakes the review here. No bat says UltraEdge! NOT OUT! It pitches marginally outside leg as per Ball Tracking. On the pads. Karunaratne looks to flick but misses, this hits the pad. It did come back in but the ball pitched outside leg. Englandlose a review!

15:30 IST:

20.1: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Runs straightaway! On the pads. Karunaratne works it through square leg and takes two.

15:33 IST:

In all readiness to start the day's play!The umpires and players are now making their way out to the middle.England players have taken their position in the field. Dimuth Karunaratneand Prabath Jayasuriyawill continue the Sri Lankan innings. Chris Woakeswill get the ball to start on Day 4. Away we go...

14:34 IST:

For Sri Lanka, it was a familiar story. They started well by dismissing England's top order, but once again struggled to contain the middle order and leaked runs throughout their spells. After Lunch on Day 3, they managed to pick up wickets as England's batters began playing more aggressively. Set with a daunting target, Sri Lanka's openers padded up, but two of their top-order batters were dismissed early. Dimuth Karunaratne remains at the crease alongside night-watchman Prabath Jayasuriya, who held his ground until stumps. It will be interesting to see if Jayasuriya opts for aggressive shots or plays defensively to let the new ball age. The weather looks cloudy, but let's hope for uninterrupted cricket action. Stay tuned, as Day 4 is about to begin!

14:32 IST:

England had a memorable performance on 'Moving Day,' with Joe Root stealing the show with another record-breaking century, his second consecutive one in the series, guiding England to a huge total of 482 runs. After that, England’s pace attack struck early, claiming a couple of quick wickets. However, bad light forced the introduction of spin, which unfortunately disrupted their momentum and was also the reason the umpires had to call stumps early.

14:31 IST:

Hello and a warm welcome to all the cricket fans tuning in! We're all set for Day 4, which might just be the final day of this thrilling second Test. After three days of intense play, England firmly holds the upper hand and will be eager to finish things off today. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka still has a glimmer of hope, but it will require a tremendous effort to wrest control from their opponents.

14:30 IST:

... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...

01:53 IST:

From an English perspective, they will be looking to kill this Test in the first session on Sunday. Get 3-4 wickets in that morning session and you can get the job done by Tea. They have looked excellent through this summer and will want to maintain that form, before they head into a possible rough winter season coming up, away from home. It does look like Sunday will be the last day of this Test, unless there is some miraculous resistance from the Lankans or some interference from the weather. The first ball on Day 4 will be bowled at 10 am GMT but our build-up will begin well in advance. Do join us early then. ADIOS! Take Care!

01:50 IST:

At 53/2, needing 430 more to win, the writing is clearly on the wall for the Lankans. However, none better than the Islanders to grind out the opposition. The Asian giants have oodles of time, with 6 mathematical sessions and roughly say, 185-190 overs to bat. The pitch has bounce and little bit of seam movement but once you get in, you can actually bed in. The visitors need to take it hour by hour and session by session, to force England into making errors. Runs will come at a premium but for the time being, runs are not premium. Time is.

01:47 IST:

You need wickets in hand to try and salvage some respect in the final innings but sadly for Sri Lanka, they are just struggling to set the tone at the top. It is not like England have done too well either in this series - but their opening partnership average of 29.75 looks a lot decent as compared to 10.75 of the visitors. Dimuth Karunaratne managed to overturn an LBW decision with a review but he lost two partners at the other end. There was a time when Karunaratne used to hang like a rock, especially in the second innings. If Sri Lanka want to take this match into Monday and more importantly, assert that they are no pushovers, Dimuth has to recreate that rock pattern and blunt the English bowlers.

01:42 IST:

To say that it was a tough outing for the Lankan bowlers would be a massive understatement. Ironically, this is a pitch which would support Asian sides more, as Stuart Broad comically mentioned at the start of the day that he was actually searching for grass on this pitch. Might not have found any even with a microscope. However, there was bounce, which was exploited by the English seamers but not so much by the Lankans. Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara bowled their hearts out, but they are missing a proper third seamer. Additionally, Jayasuriya, who has been exceptional in the subcontinent, has not been able to curtail the Bazballers which has added more misery. The Lankans definitely bowled much better in the second innings as compared to the first, exploiting the short-ball theory, but that first-innings deficit of 231 was too much for them.

01:38 IST:

Okay. So to whom does the day belong? Wrong question. To whom does the Test belong? Of course, it is Roooooooooooooooooooooot! On a record-breaking Saturday, Root lit up Lord's, first surpassing the 2000-run mark at this venue and then leading the list for the most Test runs at this iconic area. By notching twin Test tons for the first time in his career, Joe Root surpassed Sir Alastair Cook for registering the most centuries by an English batter in this format, with his 34th ton. Despite limited support from the other end, Root didn’t need much help. It has definitely not been England's best batting efforts in both innings, but they will be happy with the 483-run target.

01:33 IST:

Well, just as age is only a number, so is the light reading. And unfortunately, once it goes below a certain level, we cannot play. The umpires have had a look at the light meter, taken the reading, then looked at the clock, done their math and eventually decided to call it a day. In simpler terms, it is STUMPS ON DAY 3. While going off, the Sri Lankan dressing room did express some disappointment but if truth be told, both teams will be fairly happy with this decision. England were not getting much going with their spinners while Sri Lanka were clearly playing for time. So, a win-win situation for everyone.

01:30 IST:

While we wait for any news on resumption, how about having a look at some global updates? The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh finally got underway in Rawalpindi earlier in the day with Mehidy Hasan's 5-fer lighting up the day. That's plenty of wickets for Bangladesh's spinners in the span of 3 days, if you know what we mean. Jumping from Europe to Asia and now, America, the US Open continues to throw surprises and upsets with Novak Djokovic now joining Carlos Alcaraz in the list of shock exits. And talking about shocks, how about this - Japan's Tomoya Ito, aged 61, won a bronze medal in the Men's 400m T52 category at Paris Paralympics! He thus becomes one of the oldest athletes to ever win a Paralympic medal! As they say, age is just a number!

01:26 IST:

Just having a look at the county matches going around in the countryside, only a couple seem to be going on, with the light decent. Else, most of them have been halted due to bad light. So it does seem like a gloomy Saturday in the whole of England. With Stumps officially scheduled at 5 pm GMT, doubt whether we will come back on, unless the light magically brightens in the next 5 minutes or so.

01:23 IST:

Sigh. Day 3 has come to an unexpected halt due to bad light! This was not totally unexpected though, with Ollie Popeconstantly in a conundrum, over the restriction of usage of his pacers under fading light. Englandremainin a commanding position with a hefty 430-run lead and just 8 wickets away from victory. Joe Rootstole the show once again, breaking numerous records. Sri Lankafacean uphill battle and will need something truly extraordinary to save this Test. But, as the saying goes, in this sport, anything is possible.

01:53 IST:

More discussions...Oh wow, Ollie Popeis not happy that he is not able to bowl his seamers, and the light is still not good for that to happen. The umpires have no options other than suspending play due to bad light. The players are slowly making their way out of the field, but the coaching staff ofSri Lankadoes not look impressed with this decision. Still, 22 overs left on Day 3, and if it brightens up, we will have some more action, but if we are not back by 5 pm GMT, it will be Stumps. Let's hope that's not the case.

Score 53/2

BatsmanPrabath Jayasuriya 3(23b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 5-0-11-0

21:34 IST:

19.6: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle. Jayasuriya works it to mid-wicket.

21:33 IST:

19.5: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, On middle. This is nudged to mid-wicket.

21:33 IST:

19.4: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flatter and on off. Blocked.

21:32 IST:

19.3: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Two! Short and outside off. Jayasuriya waits and then cuts it past point. Two taken.

21:32 IST:

19.2: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Tossed up on off. Kept out.

21:31 IST:

19.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Flatter and on middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

Score 50/2

BatsmanPrabath Jayasuriya 1(18b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerJoe Root 4-1-9-0

21:31 IST:

18.6: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Maiden over! Flighted, full and on middle, Prabath Jayasuriyatucks it to the leg side.

21:30 IST:

18.5: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Another short delivery, on middle, Prabath Jayasuriyaflicks it off the back foot towards mid-wicket.

21:30 IST:

18.4: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Short again and around off, Prabath Jayasuriyamoves back and pats it down wide of gully.

21:29 IST:

18.3: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Goes short and on leg, Prabath Jayasuriyanudges it towards square leg.

21:29 IST:

18.2: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Floated, full and on middle, Prabath Jayasuriyaturns it to short leg.

21:29 IST:

18.1: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Tossed up, full and around off, Prabath Jayasuriyaknocks it towards mid off.

Score 50/2

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 22(47b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 4-0-8-0

21:27 IST:

17.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Pushed through quicker again, full and on middle, turns away and skids through as well, Dimuth Karunaratnestays in his crease and just about manages to keep it out.

21:26 IST:

17.5: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, A bit quicker, full and around off, Prabath Jayasuriyasteers it through point for a single.

21:26 IST:

17.4: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Goes short and on middle, Prabath Jayasuriyapats it down, Ollie Popeat leg slip dives to his left to make a good stop.

21:26 IST:

17.3: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flighted, full and on off, Prabath Jayasuriyataps it to short covers.

21:25 IST:

17.2: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Tossed up, full and on off, Prabath Jayasuriyastrides out and knocks it to the right of the bowler.

21:25 IST:

17.1: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Floated, full and on off, turns in, Prabath Jayasuriyastays back and blocks it out.

Score 49/2

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 22(46b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerJoe Root 3-0-9-0

21:24 IST:

16.6: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Flatter, short and around off, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

21:23 IST:

16.5: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fires in a yorker now, on middle, Dimuth Karunaratnereads it well and whips it towards mid on.

21:23 IST:

16.4: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Darts this one full, on middle, Dimuth Karunaratnedigs it back to the bowler.

21:22 IST:

16.3: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, FOUR! A bit streaky! Floated, full and on middle, turns away a bit, Dimuth Karunaratneprods out to block but gets an outside edge, the ball zips through the ground and past Harry Brookat first slip who should have done better. It rolls away to the fence for a boundary.

21:22 IST:

16.2: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, An arm-ball now, full and on off, goes in with the arm, Dimuth Karunaratnestays back in his crease and pushes it towards covers.

21:21 IST:

16.1: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Quicker, full and around off, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

Score 45/2

BatsmanPrabath Jayasuriya 0(7b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 3-0-7-0

21:20 IST:

15.6: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Just short! Quicker, short and on middle, turns in sharply with extra bounce, Prabath Jayasuriyalooks to defend but it goes off the inner half of his bat and lands in front of short leg.

21:19 IST:

15.5: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Floated, full and on middle, Prabath Jayasuriyadefends it on the front foot.

21:19 IST:

15.4: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flighted, full and on off, Prabath Jayasuriyastrides out and steers it towards point.

21:18 IST:

15.3: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Fires this one full, on middle, turns into leg again, Prabath Jayasuriyaleaves it alone.

21:18 IST:

15.2: Shoaib Bashir to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flatter, short and on middle, turns into the leg side, Prabath Jayasuriyalooks to flick it away but misses.

21:17 IST:

15.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, full and on off, Dimuth Karunaratnetaps it into the covers region for a single

Score 44/2

BatsmanPrabath Jayasuriya 0(2b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerJoe Root 2-0-5-0

21:15 IST:

14.6: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Slows it up, full and on middle, Prabath Jayasuriyadefends it on the front foot.

21:15 IST:

14.5: Joe Root to Prabath Jayasuriya, Flighted, full and on off, Prabath Jayasuriyaeases it towards mid off.

21:14 IST:

14.4: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Quicker, full and outside off again, Dimuth Karunaratnereaches for it and drills it towards sweeper covers for a single.

21:14 IST:

14.3: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fires this one full and outside off, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

21:13 IST:

14.2: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Floated, full and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnedrives it firmly but straight to short covers.

21:13 IST:

14.1: Joe Root to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, full and on off, Dimuth Karunaratneprods out and taps it to short covers.

21:20 IST:

Drinks! Wickets are tumbling for Sri Lanka which is very bad news for their supporter. They need to stop losing their wickets and just survive for today. Therefore,Prabath Jayasuriyawalks out to the middle as night watchman, so that they can return to their dressing room with having good number of batters in their hand. But there's a twist in the middle of the park. The light meter are once again out and due to bad lighting, the spins have to again continue their spells.

Score 43/2

BatsmanPathum Nissanka 14(24b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerOlly Stone 1-0-1-1

21:09 IST:

13.6: Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Olly Stonegets Pathum Nissankafor the second time in this Test! The leg slip is in place for him again, but Stone lands this one on a good length just around off, shoots up and nips away a shy bit, Pathum Nissankagets stranded in his crease and tries to push at it with only his hands, gets a thick outside edge that goes straight into the bread basket of Joe Rootat first slip. His 200th catch in Tests and the first Englishman to do so!

21:08 IST:

13.5: Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, Hits the length hard, on middle, Pathum Nissankagets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

21:07 IST:

13.4: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length and on off, Dimuth Karunaratnestays back and dabs it in front of point for a single.

21:06 IST:

13.3: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good-length delivery around off, angling away, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

21:06 IST:

13.2: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller one and on middle, Dimuth Karunaratneclips it towards square leg.

21:05 IST:

13.1: Olly Stone to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and around middle, Dimuth Karunaratnehops up and pats it down to the leg side.

Score 42/1

BatsmanPathum Nissanka 14(22b 3*4 0*6)

BowlerMatthew Potts 1-0-8-0

21:04 IST:

12.6: Matthew Potts to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! This one is classic! Full-length delivery outside off. Pathum Nissankaplants his front foot, leans on the delivery and drives it to theright of the short cover fielder to get another boundary in the same over.

21:03 IST:

12.5: Matthew Potts to Pathum Nissanka, Length delivery on off. Pathum Nissankaeases it outside off.

21:02 IST:

12.4: Matthew Potts to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Streaky, but it will work for Sri Lanka! Potts bowls fuller, once again, outside off, around the sixth stump. Pathum Nissankaprods and blocks it but catches the outer edge. The ball zips low and rolls away towards the right of the diving gully fielder for four more runs.

21:02 IST:

12.3: Matthew Potts to Pathum Nissanka, Pitched up, on middle, not much movement on the delivery. Pathum Nissankaplants his front foot and blocks it down.

21:01 IST:

12.2: Matthew Potts to Pathum Nissanka, Full-length delivery just outside off. Pathum Nissankaprods and rests it towards his leg side.

21:01 IST:

12.1: Matthew Potts to Pathum Nissanka, Matthew Pottscomes from 'over the wicket and fires fuller just outside off. Pathum Nissankastrides out and defends it down.

21:00 IST:

The light meter is out again. Ollie Popedoes not look happy with the umpires because if the spinner bowls a lot of overs, the shine will be gone and the pacers will not be able to use it. The reading is good for Englandand Matthew Pottscomes into the attack straightaway.

Score 34/1

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 15(31b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 2-0-6-0

20:56 IST:

11.6: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, fuller on middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratnepresses forward and defends it down.

20:56 IST:

11.5: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tad fuller on middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratnewith no footwork pushes it back to the bowler.

20:56 IST:

11.4: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, A bit flatter, but fuller on middle. Dimuth Karunaratneeases it back to the bowler.

20:55 IST:

11.3: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Loped it up, fuller, on middle. Dimuth Karunaratnelunges and defends it right under his eyesight.

20:55 IST:

11.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Drags his length back on middle and leg. Dimuth Karunaratnegoes deep into his crease and nudges it towards mid-wicket to get a comfortable single.

20:54 IST:

11.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Full-length delivery on leg. Dimuth Karunaratnetickles it toward deep fine leg and gets a couple of runs.

Score 30/1

BatsmanPathum Nissanka 6(16b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerJoe Root 1-0-4-0

20:54 IST:

10.6: Joe Root to Pathum Nissanka, Shortish on off. Pathum Nissankapunches it towards mid on for no runs.

20:52 IST:

10.5: Joe Root to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! A bit of aggressiveness from Pathum Nissanka! Joe Roottossed it up, fuller on middle. Pathum Nissankagets down onone knee and slog sweeps the delivery over the mid-wicket region towards the fence for his first boundary of the innings.

20:52 IST:

10.4: Joe Root to Pathum Nissanka, Short and down the leg. Pathum Nissankapulls it low and late but straight towards the fielder at short fine leg.

20:51 IST:

10.3: Joe Root to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up fuller on stump. Pathum Nissankarests it down.

20:51 IST:

10.2: Joe Root to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up, on off. Pathum Nissankashimmies down the track and defends it down.

20:51 IST:

10.1: Joe Root to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller on middle. Pathum Nissankagoes deep into his crease and works it towards his leg side.

20:51 IST:

Maybe there isn't enough light after all to face the pacers and we will have spin from both ends now. Joe Rootreplaces Gus Atkinson.

Score 26/1

BatsmanPathum Nissanka 2(10b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerShoaib Bashir 1-0-2-0

20:49 IST:

9.6: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up, fuller on off. Nishan Madushkaflicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

20:49 IST:

9.5: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Shortish, down the leg. Pathum Nissankapads it down toward his leg side.

20:49 IST:

9.4: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Touch fuller on middle. Pathum Nissankahangs back and nudges it towards square leg.

20:48 IST:

9.3: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Appeal for catch but that's all pad! Shoaib Bashirdrags his length back on middle and leg, springing it sharply down the leg. Pathum Nissankarotates and looks to pull it but misses and it thumps histhigh pads. The ball goes directly to the fielder aleg slip. No real appeal, but the UltraEdge after the over shows a slight spike. Nissanka is a very lucky man.

20:48 IST:

9.2: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Touch fuller outside off, spinning it away. Dimuth Karunaratnerocks back and cuts it towards deep point for a single.

20:47 IST:

9.1: Shoaib Bashir to Dimuth Karunaratne, Tossed up, fuller on middle, spinning it towards the off stump. Dimuth Karunaratneprods and blocks it down.

20:47 IST:

The light meter is out now and the umpires are taking a reading at the moment. Also, it is time for some spin now as Shoaib Bashircomes into the attack.

Score 24/1

BatsmanPathum Nissanka 1(6b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 5-1-9-0

20:44 IST:

8.6: Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, Bouncer now, just outside off. Nishan Madushkagets behind the line and defends it towards the front of the gully fielder.

20:44 IST:

8.5: Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length just outside off. Pathum Nissankablocks it outside off.

20:43 IST:

8.4: Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, Hard-length delivery around off. Pathum Nissankablocks it from the crease.

20:43 IST:

8.3: Chris Woakes to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller on off. Prabath Jayasuriyadefends it at his front.

20:42 IST:

8.2: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length on middle and off. Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to dab it down but gets a thick outer edge and the ball rolls towards deep backward point. Three runs taken in between!

20:41 IST:

8.1: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller just outside off. Dimuth Karunaratnedrives it towards cover for no runs.

Score 21/1

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 7(21b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 4-0-15-1

20:40 IST:

7.6: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, RISKY RUN! Good-length delivery, angling away from the batter. Dimuth Karunaratnetaps it towards the front of the cover fielder and calls for a single. Olly Stonecharges the ball, dives forward and underarms it towards the stumps at the batter's end in one motion, but just misses it.

20:39 IST:

7.5: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Hard-length delivery just outside off. Dimuth Karunaratnepunches it towards point.

20:39 IST:

7.4: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length on off. Dimuth Karunaratneblocks it down to the pitch.

20:38 IST:

7.3: Gus Atkinson to Pathum Nissanka, Good-length delivery on off, nipping it in. Pathum Nissankagoes for a front defense but the ball catches the inner edge and the ball rolls towards square leg for a single.

20:38 IST:

7.2: Gus Atkinson to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length on off. Pathum Nissankagets on his toes and dabs it down to the pitch.

20:38 IST:

Pathum Nissankawalks out to bat at number 3. The clouds are hovering over Lord's and the floodlights are on. The umpires were just having a chat about lights before that wicket.

20:36 IST:

7.1: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, OUT! TAKEN! Gus Atkinsonwas asking the rightquestions and he has opened his account for this inning! Gus Atkinsoncomes from 'over the wicket and bowls on a good length into the corridor of uncertainty. Nishan Madushkahangs back and looks to defend it down but it catches the outer edge of his willow and zips straight towards the first slip. Joe Rootcrouches a bit and gets the catch safe into his hands.

Score 19/0

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 6(18b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 4-1-6-0

20:34 IST:

6.6: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, On a length on off. Dimuth Karunaratneblocks it back to the bowler for no runs.

20:33 IST:

6.5: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Fuller, around off, swinging away from the batter. Dimuth Karunaratnedoes well to leave it alone.

20:32 IST:

6.4: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, Back of a length outside off. Nishan Madushkablocks it towards cover and takes a quick single. This is positive cricketing from these two batters!

20:32 IST:

6.3: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, On a length on middle and leg. Nishan Madushkatucks it towards mid-wicket for no runs.

20:31 IST:

6.2: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, Edged... but didn't carry! This one is on length, just outside off. Nishan Madushkaprods and looks to defend at it but gets a slight nick on the outer edge. Lucky forNishan Madushkaas the ball fails to carry towards the first slip fielder.

20:31 IST:

6.1: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Chris Woakesscoots from 'over the wicket and bowls a fuller on middle. Dimuth Karunaratnehangs back and nudges it through the square leg region for a single.

Score 17/0

BatsmanNishan Madushka 12(21b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 3-0-13-0

20:31 IST:

5.6: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, BEAUTY! On a length and on off, angles in, Nishan Madushkalooks to play it on the front foot but gets beaten on the outside edge again.

20:29 IST:

5.5: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Short of a length and around middle, Nishan Madushkapulls it away wide of deep square leg, Shoaib Bashirruns to his left and dives to make a good stop. Two runs taken.

20:29 IST:

5.4: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, A huge shout for LBW, but turned down this time! Touch fuller, on middle, jags back in sharply, a bit too much maybe, Nishan Madushkamisses his defensive shot and gets hit on the pads. Englandopts against the review.

20:28 IST:

5.3: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, BEATEN! Gus Atkinsongoes wide of the crease and serves this full, on off, holds its line, Nishan Madushkaexpects the inward movement and has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

20:27 IST:

5.2: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Oh..close! Short of a length and on off, angles in with pace, Nishan Madushkagets hurried and plays it late, ends up patting it down as the ball just bounce over the stumps.

20:27 IST:

5.1: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Full and on off, Nishan Madushkataps it towards short covers and wants the run, but is sent back and rightly so.

Score 15/0

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 5(15b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 3-1-4-0

20:26 IST:

4.6: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnepunches it straight to short covers.

20:26 IST:

4.5: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, A bit fuller, on middle, Dimuth Karunaratneblocks it out down the pitch.

20:24 IST:

4.4: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Excellent bowling! Chris Woakeskeep hitting the good length, this one is around off, nips away after hitting the deck, Dimuth Karunaratnegets drawn into his shot as the ball zips past the outside edge.

20:24 IST:

4.3: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length and on off, angles away, Dimuth Karunaratnestabs it back towards the bowler.

20:23 IST:

4.2: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, Back of a length and on off, Nishan Madushkadabs it down in front of point and gets across for a quick single.

20:23 IST:

4.1: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, BEAUTY! Chris Woakesbowls this on a good length and in that channel outside off, shapes away a shy bit, Nishan Madushkagets forward to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Score 14/0

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 5(11b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 2-0-11-0

20:22 IST:

3.6: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Touch fuller and outside off, angling away, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

20:22 IST:

3.5: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, Hard length and around middle, Dimuth Karunaratnestays back and pats it down the pitch.

20:22 IST:

3.4: Gus Atkinson to Dimuth Karunaratne, MISFIELD AND FOUR! Fuller and around off, Dimuth Karunaratnedrives it nicely though covers, Matthew Pottschases after it, slides and picks it up, but as soon as he gets up, the ball slips out of his hands and goes away for a boundary. Not ideal!

20:21 IST:

3.3: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Back of a length and angling into leg, Nishan Madushkatucks it a bit uppishly but well wide of leg slip for a single.

20:20 IST:

3.2: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Fuller one and on middle, shaping in, Nishan Madushkatakes a half stride out and knocks it towards mid on.

20:19 IST:

3.1: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, On a length, wide outside off. Nishan Madushkapunches it but straight to the fielder at short cover.

Score 9/0

BatsmanDimuth Karunaratne 1(8b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 2-1-3-0

20:18 IST:

2.6: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Short of a length and well outside off, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

20:18 IST:

2.5: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Good length now, on the sixth stump line, Dimuth Karunaratnelooks to push it away but gets an outside edge that foes on the bounce to the slip cordon.

20:17 IST:

2.4: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Back of a length and on off, Dimuth Karunaratnehops up and punches it towards covers.

20:17 IST:

2.3: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Goes fuller and around off, shapes away a long way, Dimuth Karunaratneleaves it alone.

20:17 IST:

2.2: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne,Who else? It is Chris Woakesonce again who gets the breakthrough, or does he? No, Dimuth Karunaratnetakes a good review here. This one is on a good length and on off, holds its line, Dimuth Karunaratnegets stuck in his crease and tries to play at it but misses and gets hit on the top of the front pad. The umpire raises his finger and UltraEdge confirms not bat is involved as well, but Ball Tracking comes up and shows that impact is outside off. The on-field call is overturned!

20:14 IST:

2.1: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Chris Woakescomes from 'over the wicket and bowls fuller on leg and middle. Dimuth Karunaratnetucks it short square leg for no runs.

Score 9/0

BatsmanNishan Madushka 8(10b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerGus Atkinson 1-0-6-0

20:13 IST:

1.6: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Full-length delivery, pitching in on middle and shaping it in. Nishan Madushkaflicks it towards deep square leg and gets a couple of runs.

20:12 IST:

1.5: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Pitches it up now, on off and middle. Nishan Madushkaplants his front foot and blocks it down, right under his eyesight.

20:12 IST:

1.4: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Good-length delivery wide outside off. Nishan Madushkapunches it from the inner part of his willow towards cover for no runs.

20:12 IST:

1.3: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Back of a length and on off, Nishan Madushkadabs it to point.

20:11 IST:

1.2: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, Gus Atkinsonnails the yorker this time, tailing in, on middle, Nishan Madushkadigs it out well.

20:11 IST:

1.1: Gus Atkinson to Nishan Madushka, FOUR! Fine shot! Gus Atkinsonbegins with a full delivery, on middle, angling in, Nishan Madushkasteps across, uses his wrist swell and whips it away through mid-wicket for a the first boundary.

Score 3/0

BatsmanNishan Madushka 2(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerChris Woakes 1-0-3-0

20:11 IST:

0.6: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, On a length and around leg, Nishan Madushkanudges it through mid-wicket for one. 3 runs off the first over then!

20:10 IST:

0.5: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, Back of a length and on off, Nishan Madushkakeeps it out to the off side.

20:10 IST:

0.4: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Full again and on the pads, Dimuth Karunaratneflicks it away towards deep square leg for a run.

20:10 IST:

0.3: Chris Woakes to Dimuth Karunaratne, Touch fuller, on off, Dimuth Karunaratnesteers it towards point.

20:10 IST:

0.2: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, On a length and on off, Nishan Madushkalooks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards covers. They cross. Sri Lankaare underway!

20:09 IST:

0.1: Chris Woakes to Nishan Madushka, Chris Woakesstarts with a good-length delivery, on middle, Nishan Madushkagets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

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