BBC Sport Cricket: England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Update
Third-Day Highlights of England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test
Sri Lanka's performance in the third Test has been nothing short of remarkable. With a total of 263 in their first innings, the tourists began the third day at The Oval needing to overcome a first-innings deficit of 62 runs against England's score of 325. Chris Woakes' impressive return catch dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne early, but Sri Lanka quickly steadied with Nissanka remaining unbeaten on 53.
Key Performances
- Dhananjaya de Silva: Scored 69 runs, providing a solid foundation for the innings.
- Kumara and Fernando: Critical in restricting England’s scoring, with top bowling figures.
- Russell’s recovery batting: Jamie Smith’s aggressive 67 runs off just 50 balls backed England’s effort.
As play resumed after an early close due to bad light, Sri Lanka was looking for impact from their top order to secure an impressive comeback. With 125 runs remaining to secure a win, the pressure mounts on both teams.
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