Gaul: England to a huge score in the first Test against Sri Lanka. At stumps on the second day, England were 320 for four. Sri Lanka ended the first innings with 135 runs. England have a 185 – run lead so far. Joe Root (168 off 254 balls) and Jose Buttler (7) were at the crease.
The route is approaching the milestone of 8000 runs in Tests. If Root scores nine more runs, he will have the upper hand. England lost Johnny Bairstow (47 off 91 balls) yesterday’s score. Debutant Dan Lawrence (73 off 150 balls, including a six and six fours) scored a route-century partnership. Kushal Mendis was caught by Dilruwan Perera and Dan Lawrence left the crease. Zach Crowley (nine) and Dom Sibley (four) were out on the first day. Lasith Embuldenia took three wickets. Dilruwan Perera took one wicket. Dom Bas, who took five wickets for 30 runs, was the frontrunner to beat Sri Lanka.
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