Second test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka live at Lord’s, London. Winning the toss, Sri Lankan skipper Talakaratne Dilshan invite England to bat first. Pacer Chanaka Welegedara and Suranga Lakmal made quick succession for their team taking four and three wickets each as England fell under pressure at the beginning of the match, but responsible innings by Alastair Cook and Matt Prior lifted England in a good position. At the end of the first innings, England have managed four hundred eighty six runs.
In reply, Talakaratne Dilshan made a significant partnership of two hundred seven with his mate Tharanga Paranavitana. He himself contributed hundred an ninety three runs with twenty fours and two sixes.

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