Overton до D Wellalage

Two runs. Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Ahmed. That brings us to the end of the first innings, and Sri Lanka have recovered admirably to post a competitive total despite an early top-order collapse. Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage steadied the ship with a crucial partnership that turned the momentum in the hosts' favour. Liyanage fell agonisingly short of a well-deserved half-century, dismissed for 46, while Kusal Mendis anchored the innings superbly and remains unbeaten on a commanding 93. Dunith Wellalage's later cameo helps them to go past 270+ runs for the hosts. For England, the spinners were impressive from the outset, operating in tandem to apply sustained pressure. They combined to bowl 33 overs, with Adil Rashid leading the way, picking up three important wickets. The question now is whether England's batting line-up can rise to the challenge in the run chase, or if Sri Lanka's bowling attack can exploit the conditions and defend the total to seal victory. Stay with us as the chase unfolds.

Overton до D Wellalage

Four runs. FOUR! Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

Overton до D Wellalage

Four runs. FOUR! Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage. Length ball, down leg side moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Overton до D Wellalage

Four runs. FOUR! Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage. Off cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Overton до B Mendis

One run. Jamie Overton to Kusal Mendis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Brook.

Overton до D Wellalage

Wide. APPEAL! Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for 2 runs, fielded by Buttler, by Overton, appeal made for Run Out. Wellalage survives.

Overton до D Wellalage

Six runs. SIX! Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage. Off cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Curran до D Wellalage

One run. Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Curran до D Wellalage

Dot ball. Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

Curran до D Wellalage

Two runs. Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Dawson.

Curran до B Mendis

One run. Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis. Full toss, off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Overton.

Curran до B Mendis

Wide. Wide Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.

Curran до D Wellalage

One run. Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Brook.

Curran до B Mendis

Leg bye. Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit pad to silly point for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.

Dawson до D Wellalage

Dot ball. Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

Dawson до D Wellalage

Dot ball. Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Brook.

Dawson до B Mendis

One run. Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.