Sat Sep 07 19:23:23 UTC 2024: – Sri Lanka staged a fightback against England on day two of the third and final test at the Oval
– Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis combined for a partnership of 118 runs
– De Silva was 64 not out and Mendis was 54 not out, leading Sri Lanka to 211-5
– England struggled to take wickets in the evening session, with spinner Josh Hull dropping a key chance
– England batted carelessly in the morning session, losing their last six wickets for just 35 runs
– De Silva, Vishwa Fernando, and Milan Rathnayake picked up wickets for Sri Lanka
– England has already won the series after victories at Old Trafford and Lord’s
– The match will continue on the following day with England looking to take more wickets and secure a series sweep.
De Silva and Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback at the Oval
De Silva and Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback at the Oval
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