Smith century puts England in control

Reuters

Updated At : 10:10 AM Aug 24, 2024 IST

England’s Jamie Smith celebrates reaching his century. Reuters

MANCHESTER, August 23

England were closing in on victory over a gritty Sri Lanka in the first Test with the visitors on 204/6 in their second innings at the end of the third day — a slender lead of 82. Angelo Mathews (65) and Kamindu Mendis (56 not out) led a stubborn rearguard action as Sri Lanka managed to wipe off the 122-deficit from the first innings.

But England, who were earlier bowled out for 358 with Jamie Smith making his maiden Test century, will be odds on to take the lead in the three-match series on Saturday.

Smith century puts England in control

Reuters

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