England vs Sri Lanka - 1st Test Live Score

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Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales on 26 May 2011 (Time: 10:00 GMT | 15:30 IST)

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  • Result: England won by an innings and 14 runs
Sri Lanka 400/10 (118.4 overs) England won by an innings and 14 runs
England 496/5 (155 overs) Sri Lanka in England, 2011
Sri Lanka 82/10 (24.4 overs)
  Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales
Sri Lanka 2nd innings (24.4 Overs) R B 4s 6s SR  
  Tharanga Paranavitana  c A Strauss b C Tremlett 0 10 0 0 0.00  
  Tillakaratne Dilshan  c C Tremlett b C Tremlett 10 10 2 0 100  
  Kumar Sangakkara  c A Strauss b G Swann 14 39 1 0 35.9  
  Mahela Jayawardene (c) c A Strauss b C Tremlett 15 32 2 0 46.88  
  Thilan Samaraweera  b G Swann 0 9 0 0 0.00  
  Prasanna Jayawardene (wk) c M Prior b C Tremlett 3 6 0 0 50  
  Farveez Maharoof  c M Prior b G Swann 0 3 0 0 0.00  
  Thissara Perera  c I Bell b S Broad 20 17 4 0 117.65  
  Rangana Herath  lbw G Swann 3 3 0 0 100  
  Ajantha Mendis  not out 12 18 2 0 66.67  
  Suranga Lakmal  c A Cook b S Broad 0 2 0 0 0.00  
  Extras (b 5, lb 0, w 0, nb 0,p 0) 5  
      82   (3.36 runs per over)
  Total (10 wickets; 24.4 overs; 82)            
Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Tharanga Paranavitana, 1.5overs) , 2-10 (Tillakaratne Dilshan, 3.2overs) , 3-33 (Mahela Jayawardene, 12.5overs) , 4-36 (Thilan Samaraweera, 15.4overs) , 5-43 (Kumar Sangakkara, 17.2overs) , 6-43 (Farveez Maharoof, 17.5overs) , 7-43 (Prasanna Jayawardene, 18.1overs) , 8-52 (Rangana Herath, 19.1overs) , 9-82 (Thissara Perera, 24.2overs) , 10-82 (Suranga Lakmal, 24.4overs)
England 1st innings (155 Overs) R B 4s 6s SR  
  Andrew Strauss (c) c M Jayawardene b S Lakmal 20 47 2 0 42.55  
  Alastair Cook  c P Jayawardene b F Maharoof 133 274 10 0 48.54  
  James Anderson  c M Jayawardene b A Mendis 1 16 0 0 6.25  
  Jonathan Trott  b T Dilshan 203 409 17 0 49.63  
  Kevin Pietersen  lbw R Herath 3 11 0 0 27.27  
  Ian Bell  not out 103 159 11 1 64.78  
  Eoin Morgan  not out 14 19 2 0 73.68  
  Matt Prior (wk) 0 0 0 0 0.00  
  Stuart Broad  0 0 0 0 0.00  
  Graeme Swann  0 0 0 0 0.00  
  Chris Tremlett  0 0 0 0 0.00  
  Extras (b 0, lb 1, w 0, nb 1,p 0) 2  
      496   (3.2 runs per over)
  Total (5 wickets; 155 overs; 496)            
Fall of wickets: 1-46 (Andrew Strauss, 19.1overs) , 2-47 (James Anderson, 22.5overs) , 3-298 (Alastair Cook, 96.3overs) , 4-305 (Kevin Pietersen, 101.3overs) , 5-465 (Jonathan Trott, 148.5overs)
Bowling 0 M R Econ W nb wd
  Suranga Lakmal 22.0 4 68 3.09 1 1 0
  Thissara Perera 24.0 5 81 3.38 0 0 0
  Tillakaratne Dilshan 16.0 1 60 3.75 1 0 0
  Farveez Maharoof 28.0 3 92 3.29 1 3 0
  Ajantha Mendis 21.0 4 66 3.14 1 1 0
  Rangana Herath 44.0 7 115 2.61 1 0 0
Sri Lanka 1st innings (118.4 Overs) R B 4s 6s SR  
  Tharanga Paranavitana  b C Tremlett 66 191 6 0 34.55  
  Tillakaratne Dilshan  b G Swann 50 94 7 0 53.19  
  Kumar Sangakkara  c M Prior b J Anderson 11 16 2 0 68.75  
  Mahela Jayawardene (c) c A Strauss b J Anderson 4 35 0 0 11.43  
  Thilan Samaraweera  c G Swann b J Anderson 58 84 9 0 69.05  
  Prasanna Jayawardene (wk) c M Prior b S Broad 112 168 12 0 66.67  
  Farveez Maharoof  runout (J Trott) 16 42 1 0 38.1  
  Thissara Perera  c C Tremlett b S Broad 26 40 4 0 65  
  Rangana Herath  c J Trott b G Swann 26 35 3 0 74.29  
  Ajantha Mendis  not out 1 2 0 0 50  
  Suranga Lakmal  c S Broad b G Swann 2 5 0 0 40  
  Extras (b 5, lb 5, w 0, nb 0,p 0) 10  
      400   (3.38 runs per over)
  Total (10 wickets; 118.4 overs; 400)            
Fall of wickets: 1-93 (Tillakaratne Dilshan, 32.4overs) , 2-114 (Kumar Sangakkara, 39.6overs) , 3-133 (Mahela Jayawardene, 50.5overs) , 4-159 (Tharanga Paranavitana, 61.1overs) , 5-243 (Thilan Samaraweera, 80.6overs) , 6-278 (Farveez Maharoof, 92.2overs) , 7-346 (Thissara Perera, 105.5overs) , 8-397 (Rangana Herath, 116.6overs) , 9-397 (Prasanna Jayawardene, 117.3overs) , 10-400 (Suranga Lakmal, 118.4overs)
Bowling 0 M R Econ W nb wd
  James Anderson 28.0 8 66 2.36 3 0 0
  Stuart Broad 33.0 4 113 3.42 2 0 0
  Chris Tremlett 26.0 9 82 3.15 1 0 0
  Graeme Swann 24.4 2 78 3.20 3 0 0
  Jonathan Trott 6.0 0 29 4.83 0 0 0
  Kevin Pietersen 1.0 0 3 3.00 0 0 0
Match notes  
  Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to Batting
  Series: Sri Lanka in England, 2011
  Umpires: Billy Doctrove,WI, Aleem Dar,Pak
  Third Umpire: Rod Tucker,Aus
  Match Referee: Javagal Srinath,Ind
Sri Lanka 400/10 (118.4 overs) Sri Lanka RR: 3.38
England 496/5 (155 overs) England RR: 3.2
Sri Lanka 82/10 (24.4 overs)
 
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Highlights
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Dilshan to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Dilshan to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, 13th Test CENTURY!!, short and just outside off, Bell dabs it past gully, the ball races away to the third man fence, Bell celebrates as he rushes back to the dressing room, England have declared
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, 13th Test CENTURY!!, short and just outside off, Bell dabs it past gully, the ball races away to the third man fence, Bell celebrates as he rushes back to the dressing room, England have declared
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, 13th Test CENTURY!!, short and just outside off, Bell dabs it past gully, the ball races away to the third man fence, Bell celebrates as he rushes back to the dressing room, England have declared
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, 13th Test CENTURY!!, short and just outside off, Bell dabs it past gully, the ball races away to the third man fence, Bell celebrates as he rushes back to the dressing room, England have declared
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, 13th Test CENTURY!!, short and just outside off, Bell dabs it past gully, the ball races away to the third man fence, Bell celebrates as he rushes back to the dressing room, England have declared
Lakmal to Strauss, FOUR!!, much better delivery from Lakmal, moves in a touch from just outside off, Strauss gets behind and guides it nicely past gully and all the way to the boundary, beautifully timed and a fine way to get off the mark
Dilshan to Strauss, FOUR!!, short of length and outside off, Strauss rocks back and cuts it firmly in the gap to the boundary, top shot that
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, just a touch shorter from Lakmal, Cook rocks back and pulls it handsomely, one bounce and over the ropes
Lakmal to Strauss, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Lakmal gets his first and it is the skipper, big wicket that, good length and kicking up a bit, on the off too, takes the edge and flies to Mahela at second slip, he pouches it comfortably and Lakmal is delighted. Strauss c Mahela Jayawardene b Lakmal 20(47) [4s-2]
Ajantha Mendis to Anderson, out Caught by Mahela Jayawardene!! Ajantha Mendis hhad tempted Anderson into a couple of wild swipes outside off previously, he now gets the reward for that line, nicely tossed up outside off, very full indeed, it was there for the drive, Anderson's eyes lit up as he went after it, only manages a thick outside edge straight to Mahela at 1st slip, he will not drop such dollies, SL strike early with the wicket of the night-watchman. Anderson c Mahela Jayawardene b Ajantha Mendis 1(16)
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Top shot from Trott , overpitched outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, the timing is sublime, it beats the man at cover and races away to the fence
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. you are asking for trouble, Cook rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket, the ball beats the diving man at point and races away to the fence
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery outside off, invites Trott to drive, Trott responds beautifully and places it wide of the man at point, top shot that from Trott
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, full and wide outside off, the sucker ball, Cook chases it and manages to squirt it off the outside edge towards the third man ropes
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, good shot this, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg, Cook shuffles across and whips it past mid-wicket, it is a real teaser for the man chasing, but the ball beats him in the end
Herath to Cook, 2 runs, FIFTY!! for Cook, his good form continues, well tossed up on the stumps, Cook deflects it very fine and hares back for an easy couple
Perera to Trott, FOUR!!, Perera seems to be tiring a bit, drags it short and way outside off, Trott gets back calmly and pushes it superbly in the gap through the covers
Herath to Cook, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Cook gets back and punches it firmly in the gap through the covers, another boundary
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!,superb placement from Trott and it was just a push, gets it past the diving mid wicket for another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Cook, byes, FOUR!!, down the legside again, Cook misses it and so does Prasanna Jayawardene, races to the boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook is moving on quite nicely here, this was not a very poor delivery, he picks it from middle and leg and gets it very fine, a desperate dive by the fielder at fine leg goes in vain
Lakmal to Trott, no ball, FOUR!!, Cracking shot, full and wide outside off, right in the slot for Trott to unfurl a lovely cover drive, the ball speeds across to the ropes in a flash
Herath to Cook, no run, catch dropped!!, good anticipation though by Paranavithana, flighted delivery outside off, Cook looks to sweep, it comes right of the face of the bat straight to him, tough chance indeed
Dilshan to Cook, FOUR!!, on the middle and leg, Cook gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly in the gap for a boundary, gets closer to the ton under gloomy conditions
Lakmal to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook's Bradmanesque run continues, 17th CENTURY!!, he is just 26 and is on top of his game, slashes a short delivery square on the offside to get to his landmark, terrific effort, the focus remains as he celebrates with just a pump of his fist
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, Now Trott gets into the nineties but there is no sign of nervousness, comes on the frontfoot and drives it sweetly through the covers for a boundary
Maharoof to Cook, FOUR!!, What a shot to produce so late in the day, half volley outside off and Cook plays a textbook cover drive, beautiful shot
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, poor start with the new ball, short an outside off, Trott cuts it hard to the boundary and gets to 99!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to his ton with a superb cover drive, it is his 6th CENTURY!! The run machine continues in fine fashion.
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length and outside off, Trott leans into the drive nicely and gets it in the gap, another boundary
Perera to Cook, FOUR!!, Cook keeps threading the gaps beautifully, pitched up and he drives it ever so sweetly, another boundary
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Trott leans into the cover drive, it races past the man at mid-off, he gave up the chase very early
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, high full toss outside off, the ball slipped out of Mendis hands, easy pickings for Trott as he drives it past cover
Maharoof to Cook, out Caught by Prasanna Jayawardene!! A wicket against the run of play, short and just outside off, it was too close for Cook to play the cut shot, he ends up flashing at it hard and gets an outside edge that is well snaffled by the keeper, a dominant stand is broken, SL have made an early breakthrough, a much needed one as well. Cook c Prasanna Jayawardene b Maharoof 133(274) [4s-10]
Herath to Pietersen, out Lbw!! That one kept very low, it was a skidder on the middle stump, Pietersen gets back and tries to cut it off the stumps, the ball hits the pads first before Pietersen can get his bat down, the impact was on the stumps, the height was of no issue, Pietersen cannot believe it when umpire Doctrove changes his original decision, but that was absolutely plumb. Pietersen lbw b Herath 3(11)
Herath to Bell, SIX!!, Top shot, aggression by Bell, dances down the track to a well flighted delivery, reaches to the pitch of the ball and lofts it high and handsome way into the crowds at long off
Maharoof to Trott, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, right in the slot for Trott, he gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it sweetly past the man at mid-off, top-shot that from Trott
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, lucky boundary for Bell , fuller length delivery nipping back in, Bell goes for the drive, ends up playing outside the line, gets an inside edge that goes past the off-stump, beats the diving keeper and races away to the fence
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, Lovely shot from Bell , half-volley all-right, full and wide outside off, Bell eases into a languid cover drive, the man at sweeper cover comes across and puts in a dive, but to no avail
Maharoof to Bell, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Bell moves across, dabs it past the man diving at gully, no third man, the ball races away to the ropes
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, Bell loves the cut shot, plays it superbly in the gap and gets a boundary for it, poor bowling this from Perera
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, Trott gets to another landmark, reaches his 150 with a clip off his pads, gets it past mid wicket and it was going to be a boundary always, timed to perfection
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, loss of concentration straight away but it does not cost him much, in fact earns him a boundary, this one was fuller length and outside off, moves in after pitching and Bell gets a thick inside edge that races past the keeper to the boundary, good thinking by Perera to move it in
Herath to Trott, FOUR!!, very full outside off, Trott creams it through the covers, two men were converging on it, Maharoof slides but does not move forward, gets stuck on the ground and it races past him to the boundary
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, a little short once more and Bell pounces on it, gets back and pulls it firmly to the mid wicket boundary, another solid knock from Bell, that got him his 27th FIFTY!!
Lakmal to Trott, FOUR!!, What a shot, picture perfect on drive, it was on the up too and a fine way to get to the highest score by an Englishman against SL, overtakes Gooch
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Bell rocks back and pulls it past mid-wicket, he did not get hold of it, Mendis does the hard work of getting across and slides, but fails to drag the ball back
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, full toss on the stumps, Trott gets forward and clips it past mid-on, no need to run for those, Trott moves into the 190s
Ajantha Mendis to Trott, FOUR!!, overpitched outside off, Trott leans into a free flowing cover drive past mid-off, the man at sweeper cover has a long chase, he manages to drag the ball back in, but his boots was over the ropes as he was pulling it back, yet another boundary for Trott
Herath to Bell, FOUR!!, Cheeky, reverse sweep from Bell, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Bell gets into a very good position as he reverse sweeps it past short third man, David Lloyd is excited by that shot and calls Ian Bell as a cheeky monkey
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, another reverse sweep, Bell gets into a good position as he reverse sweeps it past cover, Mendis gives chase from deep point but fails to reach it
Dilshan to Bell, FOUR!!, nicely glanced, quicker delivery on the legs, Bell gets inside the line and gets it very fine and into the ropes at fine leg
Dilshan to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott has been dismissed finally, pushed through quicker from Dilshan, Trott looks to make room and cut, misses it completely, the ball shatters the stumps, ends a fine innings from Trott, he has put England well on top here. Trott b Dilshan 203(409) [4s-17]
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, Top shot, Morgan comes down the track to a well tossed up delivery and lofts it straight back over the bowler, it goes to the fence on a bounce
Dilshan to Morgan, FOUR!!, well tossed up outside off, Morgan goes for the drive, gets a thick outside edge, goes past the man at slip all the way to the boundary
Dilshan to Bell, byes, FOUR!!, well tossed up delivery down the legs, Bell looks to flick , misses it, it spins further down the legs, the keeper is beaten as well, the ball races away to the fence
Perera to Bell, FOUR!!, 13th Test CENTURY!!, short and just outside off, Bell dabs it past gully, the ball races away to the third man fence, Bell celebrates as he rushes back to the dressing room, England have declared
Highlights
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Caught by Strauss!! England get the early kill, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, Paranavitana pushes at that in a tentative fashion, the outside edge is found, Strauss takes a safe catch at 1st slip, England strike early. Paranavitana c Strauss b Tremlett 0(10)
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, That is a confident looking drive from Dilshan, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan leans into the cover drive, finds the gap between cover and extra cover, the ball races away to the fence
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, another good delivery from Tremlett, angled away and then straightening, Dilshan does well to play with soft hands, gets an edge that goes past the slip cordon and into the ropes at third man
Tremlett to Dilshan, out Caught&Bowled!! short of good length delivery on the middle and leg, Dilshan hops back to defend, he gets a slight nick on his gloves, the ball raps him on the thigh pads and baloons back to Tremlett who rushes forward and takes the catch, Dilshan goes for the review but it only confirms his worst fears, SL have lost both their openers now, Tremlett is on fire. Dilshan c and b Tremlett 10(9) [4s-2]
Broad to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, short of good length delivery outside off, this one did not swing, Mahela Jayawardene pushes at that hesitantly, the edge is found, to his credit Mahela Jayawardene played it with soft hands, it goes down and in between the slip fielders
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well played, good length delivery outside off, Mahela Jayawardene gets across, waits for the ball to come to him, angles it away past the slip cordon and into the fence
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss at 1st slip!! Superb bowling, absolutely perfect line and length and SL are in some trouble now, this one was fuller and on the off, Mahela Jayawardene had to play at it, nips away ever so slightly and takes the edge, Strauss was never going to drop that, simple catch and Tremlett is on fire! Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Tremlett 15(32) [4s-2]
Swann to Samaraweera, out Bowled!! SL are stuttering here, Swann gets one now, turning in sharply from outside off, keeps a little low, Samaraweera goes back to cut it, gets an inside edge and drags it onto the stumps, England are well and truly on top and are sensing bigger things here. Samaraweera b Swann 0(9)
Tremlett to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, drifts on the middle and leg now, Sangakkara tucks it off his hips nicely and sends it to the boundary, SL desperately need him to stay longer here
Swann to Sangakkara, out Caught by Strauss!! Whoa! This is Test Cricket nearly at its best, highly entertaining as Swann takes out the big fish, has Sangakkara poking out at one without getting to the pitch of the delivery, turns away nicely to take the edge, Strauss pouches it at first slip and the match has come alive from nowhere! Sangakkara c Strauss b Swann 14(39) [4s-1]
Swann to Maharoof, out Caught by Prior!! Another one bites the dust and SL have lost both their reviews, very big deflection and a waste of the review really, Swann is over the moon and SL have lost the plot completely, a draw was the prediction from everyone after so many sessions being washed out but how this game surprises us! Maharoof c Prior b Swann 0(3)
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! What. A. Game!! What. A. Spell from Tremlett! SL are in complete tatters here, it was banged in short, Prasanna Jayawardene goes for the pull, replays showed a slight deflection off the glove and Prasanna Jayawardene has to begin the long walk back, Tremlett has his fourth and and extraordinary win is higly likely here! Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Tremlett 3(6)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, pitched up, Perera comes on the frontfoot and drives it past he bowler straight down the ground for a boundary
Swann to Herath, out Lbw!! Swann is matching Tremlett's brilliant spell with some terrific biowling himself, pushes this one quicker and flatter from round the wicket, Herath goes for the sweep but misses it, is struck on the back leg and that was plumb! Herath lbw b Swann 3(3)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera is not going down without a fight, slams a length delivery past mid on for a boundary, very good shot that
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length now, Perera gets on top of it and smashes it through the covers now for another boundary, eats away into the deficit
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Broad does a Sehwag! Allows the boundary to keep Perera off strike, this one was struck fiercely through covers and Broad jogged after it without trying to stop it
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, byes, FOUR!!, fired down the legside and it races to the boundary
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs as Ajantha Mendis survives the entire over from Swann and finishes it up by creaming the last ball to the cover fence
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs once more, sweeps this superbly to the fine leg fence, top shot
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Bell!! Banged in short now and Perera always had problems against this delivery, pulls it half heartedly and gets a top edge, lobs in front of short leg and Bell dives forward and takes it with his outstretched right hand just inches above the ground, just one away from a famous win here! Perera c Bell b Broad 20(17) [4s-4]
Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Cook!! Fantastic win here for England and Broad finishes it off!! Another short one and hurries on to Lakmal, he pokes his bat at it and gloves it to third slip, Cook takes the sitter and England have got a special win, Many consider England to be the best Team in the world and they have just enhanced their burgeoning reputation here. Lakmal c Cook b Broad 0(2)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Caught by Strauss!! England get the early kill, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, Paranavitana pushes at that in a tentative fashion, the outside edge is found, Strauss takes a safe catch at 1st slip, England strike early. Paranavitana c Strauss b Tremlett 0(10)
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, That is a confident looking drive from Dilshan, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan leans into the cover drive, finds the gap between cover and extra cover, the ball races away to the fence
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, another good delivery from Tremlett, angled away and then straightening, Dilshan does well to play with soft hands, gets an edge that goes past the slip cordon and into the ropes at third man
Tremlett to Dilshan, out Caught&Bowled!! short of good length delivery on the middle and leg, Dilshan hops back to defend, he gets a slight nick on his gloves, the ball raps him on the thigh pads and baloons back to Tremlett who rushes forward and takes the catch, Dilshan goes for the review but it only confirms his worst fears, SL have lost both their openers now, Tremlett is on fire. Dilshan c and b Tremlett 10(9) [4s-2]
Broad to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, short of good length delivery outside off, this one did not swing, Mahela Jayawardene pushes at that hesitantly, the edge is found, to his credit Mahela Jayawardene played it with soft hands, it goes down and in between the slip fielders
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well played, good length delivery outside off, Mahela Jayawardene gets across, waits for the ball to come to him, angles it away past the slip cordon and into the fence
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss at 1st slip!! Superb bowling, absolutely perfect line and length and SL are in some trouble now, this one was fuller and on the off, Mahela Jayawardene had to play at it, nips away ever so slightly and takes the edge, Strauss was never going to drop that, simple catch and Tremlett is on fire! Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Tremlett 15(32) [4s-2]
Swann to Samaraweera, out Bowled!! SL are stuttering here, Swann gets one now, turning in sharply from outside off, keeps a little low, Samaraweera goes back to cut it, gets an inside edge and drags it onto the stumps, England are well and truly on top and are sensing bigger things here. Samaraweera b Swann 0(9)
Tremlett to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, drifts on the middle and leg now, Sangakkara tucks it off his hips nicely and sends it to the boundary, SL desperately need him to stay longer here
Swann to Sangakkara, out Caught by Strauss!! Whoa! This is Test Cricket nearly at its best, highly entertaining as Swann takes out the big fish, has Sangakkara poking out at one without getting to the pitch of the delivery, turns away nicely to take the edge, Strauss pouches it at first slip and the match has come alive from nowhere! Sangakkara c Strauss b Swann 14(39) [4s-1]
Swann to Maharoof, out Caught by Prior!! Another one bites the dust and SL have lost both their reviews, very big deflection and a waste of the review really, Swann is over the moon and SL have lost the plot completely, a draw was the prediction from everyone after so many sessions being washed out but how this game surprises us! Maharoof c Prior b Swann 0(3)
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! What. A. Game!! What. A. Spell from Tremlett! SL are in complete tatters here, it was banged in short, Prasanna Jayawardene goes for the pull, replays showed a slight deflection off the glove and Prasanna Jayawardene has to begin the long walk back, Tremlett has his fourth and and extraordinary win is higly likely here! Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Tremlett 3(6)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, pitched up, Perera comes on the frontfoot and drives it past he bowler straight down the ground for a boundary
Swann to Herath, out Lbw!! Swann is matching Tremlett's brilliant spell with some terrific biowling himself, pushes this one quicker and flatter from round the wicket, Herath goes for the sweep but misses it, is struck on the back leg and that was plumb! Herath lbw b Swann 3(3)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera is not going down without a fight, slams a length delivery past mid on for a boundary, very good shot that
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length now, Perera gets on top of it and smashes it through the covers now for another boundary, eats away into the deficit
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Broad does a Sehwag! Allows the boundary to keep Perera off strike, this one was struck fiercely through covers and Broad jogged after it without trying to stop it
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, byes, FOUR!!, fired down the legside and it races to the boundary
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs as Ajantha Mendis survives the entire over from Swann and finishes it up by creaming the last ball to the cover fence
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs once more, sweeps this superbly to the fine leg fence, top shot
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Bell!! Banged in short now and Perera always had problems against this delivery, pulls it half heartedly and gets a top edge, lobs in front of short leg and Bell dives forward and takes it with his outstretched right hand just inches above the ground, just one away from a famous win here! Perera c Bell b Broad 20(17) [4s-4]
Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Cook!! Fantastic win here for England and Broad finishes it off!! Another short one and hurries on to Lakmal, he pokes his bat at it and gloves it to third slip, Cook takes the sitter and England have got a special win, Many consider England to be the best Team in the world and they have just enhanced their burgeoning reputation here. Lakmal c Cook b Broad 0(2)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Caught by Strauss!! England get the early kill, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, Paranavitana pushes at that in a tentative fashion, the outside edge is found, Strauss takes a safe catch at 1st slip, England strike early. Paranavitana c Strauss b Tremlett 0(10)
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, That is a confident looking drive from Dilshan, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan leans into the cover drive, finds the gap between cover and extra cover, the ball races away to the fence
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, another good delivery from Tremlett, angled away and then straightening, Dilshan does well to play with soft hands, gets an edge that goes past the slip cordon and into the ropes at third man
Tremlett to Dilshan, out Caught&Bowled!! short of good length delivery on the middle and leg, Dilshan hops back to defend, he gets a slight nick on his gloves, the ball raps him on the thigh pads and baloons back to Tremlett who rushes forward and takes the catch, Dilshan goes for the review but it only confirms his worst fears, SL have lost both their openers now, Tremlett is on fire. Dilshan c and b Tremlett 10(9) [4s-2]
Broad to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, short of good length delivery outside off, this one did not swing, Mahela Jayawardene pushes at that hesitantly, the edge is found, to his credit Mahela Jayawardene played it with soft hands, it goes down and in between the slip fielders
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well played, good length delivery outside off, Mahela Jayawardene gets across, waits for the ball to come to him, angles it away past the slip cordon and into the fence
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss at 1st slip!! Superb bowling, absolutely perfect line and length and SL are in some trouble now, this one was fuller and on the off, Mahela Jayawardene had to play at it, nips away ever so slightly and takes the edge, Strauss was never going to drop that, simple catch and Tremlett is on fire! Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Tremlett 15(32) [4s-2]
Swann to Samaraweera, out Bowled!! SL are stuttering here, Swann gets one now, turning in sharply from outside off, keeps a little low, Samaraweera goes back to cut it, gets an inside edge and drags it onto the stumps, England are well and truly on top and are sensing bigger things here. Samaraweera b Swann 0(9)
Tremlett to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, drifts on the middle and leg now, Sangakkara tucks it off his hips nicely and sends it to the boundary, SL desperately need him to stay longer here
Swann to Sangakkara, out Caught by Strauss!! Whoa! This is Test Cricket nearly at its best, highly entertaining as Swann takes out the big fish, has Sangakkara poking out at one without getting to the pitch of the delivery, turns away nicely to take the edge, Strauss pouches it at first slip and the match has come alive from nowhere! Sangakkara c Strauss b Swann 14(39) [4s-1]
Swann to Maharoof, out Caught by Prior!! Another one bites the dust and SL have lost both their reviews, very big deflection and a waste of the review really, Swann is over the moon and SL have lost the plot completely, a draw was the prediction from everyone after so many sessions being washed out but how this game surprises us! Maharoof c Prior b Swann 0(3)
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! What. A. Game!! What. A. Spell from Tremlett! SL are in complete tatters here, it was banged in short, Prasanna Jayawardene goes for the pull, replays showed a slight deflection off the glove and Prasanna Jayawardene has to begin the long walk back, Tremlett has his fourth and and extraordinary win is higly likely here! Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Tremlett 3(6)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, pitched up, Perera comes on the frontfoot and drives it past he bowler straight down the ground for a boundary
Swann to Herath, out Lbw!! Swann is matching Tremlett's brilliant spell with some terrific biowling himself, pushes this one quicker and flatter from round the wicket, Herath goes for the sweep but misses it, is struck on the back leg and that was plumb! Herath lbw b Swann 3(3)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera is not going down without a fight, slams a length delivery past mid on for a boundary, very good shot that
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length now, Perera gets on top of it and smashes it through the covers now for another boundary, eats away into the deficit
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Broad does a Sehwag! Allows the boundary to keep Perera off strike, this one was struck fiercely through covers and Broad jogged after it without trying to stop it
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, byes, FOUR!!, fired down the legside and it races to the boundary
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs as Ajantha Mendis survives the entire over from Swann and finishes it up by creaming the last ball to the cover fence
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs once more, sweeps this superbly to the fine leg fence, top shot
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Bell!! Banged in short now and Perera always had problems against this delivery, pulls it half heartedly and gets a top edge, lobs in front of short leg and Bell dives forward and takes it with his outstretched right hand just inches above the ground, just one away from a famous win here! Perera c Bell b Broad 20(17) [4s-4]
Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Cook!! Fantastic win here for England and Broad finishes it off!! Another short one and hurries on to Lakmal, he pokes his bat at it and gloves it to third slip, Cook takes the sitter and England have got a special win, Many consider England to be the best Team in the world and they have just enhanced their burgeoning reputation here. Lakmal c Cook b Broad 0(2)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Caught by Strauss!! England get the early kill, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, Paranavitana pushes at that in a tentative fashion, the outside edge is found, Strauss takes a safe catch at 1st slip, England strike early. Paranavitana c Strauss b Tremlett 0(10)
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, That is a confident looking drive from Dilshan, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan leans into the cover drive, finds the gap between cover and extra cover, the ball races away to the fence
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, another good delivery from Tremlett, angled away and then straightening, Dilshan does well to play with soft hands, gets an edge that goes past the slip cordon and into the ropes at third man
Tremlett to Dilshan, out Caught&Bowled!! short of good length delivery on the middle and leg, Dilshan hops back to defend, he gets a slight nick on his gloves, the ball raps him on the thigh pads and baloons back to Tremlett who rushes forward and takes the catch, Dilshan goes for the review but it only confirms his worst fears, SL have lost both their openers now, Tremlett is on fire. Dilshan c and b Tremlett 10(9) [4s-2]
Broad to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, short of good length delivery outside off, this one did not swing, Mahela Jayawardene pushes at that hesitantly, the edge is found, to his credit Mahela Jayawardene played it with soft hands, it goes down and in between the slip fielders
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well played, good length delivery outside off, Mahela Jayawardene gets across, waits for the ball to come to him, angles it away past the slip cordon and into the fence
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss at 1st slip!! Superb bowling, absolutely perfect line and length and SL are in some trouble now, this one was fuller and on the off, Mahela Jayawardene had to play at it, nips away ever so slightly and takes the edge, Strauss was never going to drop that, simple catch and Tremlett is on fire! Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Tremlett 15(32) [4s-2]
Swann to Samaraweera, out Bowled!! SL are stuttering here, Swann gets one now, turning in sharply from outside off, keeps a little low, Samaraweera goes back to cut it, gets an inside edge and drags it onto the stumps, England are well and truly on top and are sensing bigger things here. Samaraweera b Swann 0(9)
Tremlett to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, drifts on the middle and leg now, Sangakkara tucks it off his hips nicely and sends it to the boundary, SL desperately need him to stay longer here
Swann to Sangakkara, out Caught by Strauss!! Whoa! This is Test Cricket nearly at its best, highly entertaining as Swann takes out the big fish, has Sangakkara poking out at one without getting to the pitch of the delivery, turns away nicely to take the edge, Strauss pouches it at first slip and the match has come alive from nowhere! Sangakkara c Strauss b Swann 14(39) [4s-1]
Swann to Maharoof, out Caught by Prior!! Another one bites the dust and SL have lost both their reviews, very big deflection and a waste of the review really, Swann is over the moon and SL have lost the plot completely, a draw was the prediction from everyone after so many sessions being washed out but how this game surprises us! Maharoof c Prior b Swann 0(3)
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! What. A. Game!! What. A. Spell from Tremlett! SL are in complete tatters here, it was banged in short, Prasanna Jayawardene goes for the pull, replays showed a slight deflection off the glove and Prasanna Jayawardene has to begin the long walk back, Tremlett has his fourth and and extraordinary win is higly likely here! Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Tremlett 3(6)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, pitched up, Perera comes on the frontfoot and drives it past he bowler straight down the ground for a boundary
Swann to Herath, out Lbw!! Swann is matching Tremlett's brilliant spell with some terrific biowling himself, pushes this one quicker and flatter from round the wicket, Herath goes for the sweep but misses it, is struck on the back leg and that was plumb! Herath lbw b Swann 3(3)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera is not going down without a fight, slams a length delivery past mid on for a boundary, very good shot that
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length now, Perera gets on top of it and smashes it through the covers now for another boundary, eats away into the deficit
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Broad does a Sehwag! Allows the boundary to keep Perera off strike, this one was struck fiercely through covers and Broad jogged after it without trying to stop it
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, byes, FOUR!!, fired down the legside and it races to the boundary
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs as Ajantha Mendis survives the entire over from Swann and finishes it up by creaming the last ball to the cover fence
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs once more, sweeps this superbly to the fine leg fence, top shot
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Bell!! Banged in short now and Perera always had problems against this delivery, pulls it half heartedly and gets a top edge, lobs in front of short leg and Bell dives forward and takes it with his outstretched right hand just inches above the ground, just one away from a famous win here! Perera c Bell b Broad 20(17) [4s-4]
Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Cook!! Fantastic win here for England and Broad finishes it off!! Another short one and hurries on to Lakmal, he pokes his bat at it and gloves it to third slip, Cook takes the sitter and England have got a special win, Many consider England to be the best Team in the world and they have just enhanced their burgeoning reputation here. Lakmal c Cook b Broad 0(2)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Caught by Strauss!! England get the early kill, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, Paranavitana pushes at that in a tentative fashion, the outside edge is found, Strauss takes a safe catch at 1st slip, England strike early. Paranavitana c Strauss b Tremlett 0(10)
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, That is a confident looking drive from Dilshan, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan leans into the cover drive, finds the gap between cover and extra cover, the ball races away to the fence
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, another good delivery from Tremlett, angled away and then straightening, Dilshan does well to play with soft hands, gets an edge that goes past the slip cordon and into the ropes at third man
Tremlett to Dilshan, out Caught&Bowled!! short of good length delivery on the middle and leg, Dilshan hops back to defend, he gets a slight nick on his gloves, the ball raps him on the thigh pads and baloons back to Tremlett who rushes forward and takes the catch, Dilshan goes for the review but it only confirms his worst fears, SL have lost both their openers now, Tremlett is on fire. Dilshan c and b Tremlett 10(9) [4s-2]
Broad to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, short of good length delivery outside off, this one did not swing, Mahela Jayawardene pushes at that hesitantly, the edge is found, to his credit Mahela Jayawardene played it with soft hands, it goes down and in between the slip fielders
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well played, good length delivery outside off, Mahela Jayawardene gets across, waits for the ball to come to him, angles it away past the slip cordon and into the fence
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss at 1st slip!! Superb bowling, absolutely perfect line and length and SL are in some trouble now, this one was fuller and on the off, Mahela Jayawardene had to play at it, nips away ever so slightly and takes the edge, Strauss was never going to drop that, simple catch and Tremlett is on fire! Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Tremlett 15(32) [4s-2]
Swann to Samaraweera, out Bowled!! SL are stuttering here, Swann gets one now, turning in sharply from outside off, keeps a little low, Samaraweera goes back to cut it, gets an inside edge and drags it onto the stumps, England are well and truly on top and are sensing bigger things here. Samaraweera b Swann 0(9)
Tremlett to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, drifts on the middle and leg now, Sangakkara tucks it off his hips nicely and sends it to the boundary, SL desperately need him to stay longer here
Swann to Sangakkara, out Caught by Strauss!! Whoa! This is Test Cricket nearly at its best, highly entertaining as Swann takes out the big fish, has Sangakkara poking out at one without getting to the pitch of the delivery, turns away nicely to take the edge, Strauss pouches it at first slip and the match has come alive from nowhere! Sangakkara c Strauss b Swann 14(39) [4s-1]
Swann to Maharoof, out Caught by Prior!! Another one bites the dust and SL have lost both their reviews, very big deflection and a waste of the review really, Swann is over the moon and SL have lost the plot completely, a draw was the prediction from everyone after so many sessions being washed out but how this game surprises us! Maharoof c Prior b Swann 0(3)
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! What. A. Game!! What. A. Spell from Tremlett! SL are in complete tatters here, it was banged in short, Prasanna Jayawardene goes for the pull, replays showed a slight deflection off the glove and Prasanna Jayawardene has to begin the long walk back, Tremlett has his fourth and and extraordinary win is higly likely here! Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Tremlett 3(6)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, pitched up, Perera comes on the frontfoot and drives it past he bowler straight down the ground for a boundary
Swann to Herath, out Lbw!! Swann is matching Tremlett's brilliant spell with some terrific biowling himself, pushes this one quicker and flatter from round the wicket, Herath goes for the sweep but misses it, is struck on the back leg and that was plumb! Herath lbw b Swann 3(3)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera is not going down without a fight, slams a length delivery past mid on for a boundary, very good shot that
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length now, Perera gets on top of it and smashes it through the covers now for another boundary, eats away into the deficit
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Broad does a Sehwag! Allows the boundary to keep Perera off strike, this one was struck fiercely through covers and Broad jogged after it without trying to stop it
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, byes, FOUR!!, fired down the legside and it races to the boundary
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs as Ajantha Mendis survives the entire over from Swann and finishes it up by creaming the last ball to the cover fence
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs once more, sweeps this superbly to the fine leg fence, top shot
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Bell!! Banged in short now and Perera always had problems against this delivery, pulls it half heartedly and gets a top edge, lobs in front of short leg and Bell dives forward and takes it with his outstretched right hand just inches above the ground, just one away from a famous win here! Perera c Bell b Broad 20(17) [4s-4]
Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Cook!! Fantastic win here for England and Broad finishes it off!! Another short one and hurries on to Lakmal, he pokes his bat at it and gloves it to third slip, Cook takes the sitter and England have got a special win, Many consider England to be the best Team in the world and they have just enhanced their burgeoning reputation here. Lakmal c Cook b Broad 0(2)
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, not a great start for Broad, strays onto the pads of Paranavitana, he neatly glances it to the fine leg fence, Trott runs to his left but he cannot get there
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, loose stuff from Broad, lands it in the slot outside off, Dilshan comes on the frontfoot, presents the full face of the bat and punchily drives it to long off
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, that will give Paranavitana some confidence, slightly overpitched from Broad, Paranavitana gets forward, drives it into the gap at mid off, the fielder is wide and he gives chase, but cannot stop it from reaching the ropes at long off
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been pounced on by Dilshan, short and wide outside off, Dilshan frees his arms, upper cuts it over the slips and to third man for a boundary
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that has been bludgeoned, length ball outside off, Dilshan stays on the front foot, hammers it past extra cover for a blazing boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, that is a great line but unlucky that he gives away a boundary, full ball outside off, lures Dilshan into the drive, the ball curves away late, the ball flies off the outside edge past the vacant gully, rolls to the third man fence, that is the line Anderson must maintain
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, this time Dilshan latches onto it, short and wide outside off, Dilshan throws his bat at it, slashes it past KP at gully, he tumbles over the ball and it rolls to deep backward point for another boundary
Broad to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, unlucky for Broad, full and in the corridor of uncertainty, Paranavitana pushes at it, does not move his feet, gets a thick outside edge that flies past third slip, rolls to the third man fence
Anderson to Dilshan, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Anderson, drifts onto leg stump, Dilshan looks for the fine leg glance, the ball runs off the back pad, Prior dives to his left but cannot get there, rolls past him for a boundary
Anderson to Dilshan, FOUR!!, frustration for Anderson, back of a length, straightens a touch outside off, Dilshan pokes at it, again gets an outside edge that flies past the gap at third slip and gully
Broad to Dilshan, byes, FOUR!!, length ball that shapes down the leg side, Dilshan thinks about attempting a shot, but lets it go, Prior dives to his left but cannot stop it, the umpire gives it as byes, the keeper is not amused, replays show that the ball just flicked the back pad
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, Tremlett cannot afford to miss his line here, short outside off, Dilshan goes back, square drives it crisply past point, rolls to the sweeper cover fence
Swann to Dilshan, 1 run, tossed up, Dilshan gets forward and eases it to long on, what a start to his captaincy, a wonderful FIFTY!!, Dilshan is leading by example here
Swann to Dilshan, out Bowled!! Swann finally delivers for England! He skids it quicker and it spins back into Dilshan, he is cramped for room as he goes for the cut, he only manages to drag it back onto the stumps, a good innings comes to an end but he will be disappointed that he did not carry on. Dilshan b Swann 50(94) [4s-7]
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, cracking shot, full and in the slot outside off, Sangakkara leans into the shot, creams it into the vacant space at deep extra cover, really middled that one well
Anderson to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, good shot! Very similar to what Sanga played in the previous delivery, this time he drives harder and gets a boundary. Everything good about that shot
Anderson to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, well makes room Anderson, Sanga is a clever batsman. He expected another inswinger and promptly flicks it to the deep square leg fence
Anderson to Sangakkara, out Caught by Prior!! Sanga can not believe it, and to be frank, neither can I. It moved away a bit and went past Sanga's bat as he looked to push it, England went up in appeal straightaway - they were dead sure - hot spot showed a very slight mark but there was some noise, and the decision was reversed. Hmm..Sangakkara c Prior b Anderson 11(16) [4s-2]
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, nice way to get to the FIFTY!! Short and outside off, he cuts it past point. Really good innings this from the youngster
Tremlett to Paranavitana, FOUR!!, comes over the wicket this time but the result remains the same. Again short and wide, this time he slaps it over point for a four. Poor bowling and the batsman is ready to punish the loose balls
Anderson to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss!! Clever variation from Anderson, all over long he kept on teasing Mahela Jayawardene with outswingers and he brings this one back into him, Mahela Jayawardene falls for the 2-card trick, looks to defend from his crease, gets a thick outside edge to the right of Strauss at 1st slip, Strauss accepts it with glee, England get the big wicket early. Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Anderson 4(35)
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Beautifully played, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, Samaraweera gets across, drives it on the up past mid-off, top shot that from Samaraweera
Anderson to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera cuts it up and over the close in catching cordon, good shot from Samaraweera
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Bowled!! Paranavitana is gone now though, no need to review this, fuller length delivery angling across him, Paranavitana went for the drive without moving his feet, gets a thick inside edge back onto his stumps, ends a long patient knock from Paranavitana, SL needed more from him though. Paranavitana b Tremlett 66(191) [4s-6]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, nice way to get off the mark, Prasanna Jayawardene drives a fuller length delivery on the stumps, shows the full face of the bat as it screeches past past mid-on, top shot
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!,Lucky for Samaraweera , short of good length delivery outside off, Samaraweera looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge that just about evades the outstretched hands of Cook at third slip, it races away to the boundary
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Tremlett, full and on the legs, Samaraweera flicks it away in the open space past square leg, the man at fine leg has no chance
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery swinging away, Prasanna Jayawardene hangs his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes in the gap between the slips and gully into the fence
Tremlett to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, a gift from Tremlett this time, short and wide outside off, Samaraweera throws his bat at that, does not time it too well, but gets just about enough to trickle into the ropes
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Another lucky break for Prasanna Jayawardene , short of good length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene plays a strange looking defensive shot, the ball flies off the outside edge in the gap between the slips and the gully
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, slightly short outside off, Samaraweera is quick to go onto the backfoot and cuts it past point, nicely stroked away
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Prasanna Jayawardene uses his feet to a well tossed up delivery and drives it wide of mid-on, shambles of a fielding there by Pietersen gifts the batsmen a few more runs
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Samaraweera drills it down the ground off the bottom hand, it races away past the man at mid-on
Swann to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, flighted delivery on the stumps, given a lot of air, Samaraweera sweeps that one from outside off very fine, the ball races away to the fence
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well flighted delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene frees his arms and swings this one away wide of mid-wicket, top shot that from Prasanna Jayawardene, Swann has not found the right line today
Trott to Samaraweera, FOUR!!, short and outside off, Samaraweera gets across and stabs it wide of the man at slip, no third man, the ball races away to the fence
Anderson to Samaraweera, out Caught by Swann!! The new-ball has done the trick for England, good length delivery that shapes away a touch, Samaraweera stabs at that hard and the edge flies to Swann at a good height, he was squared up by some late movement, England break the partnership just when it was gaining in strength. Samaraweera c Swann b Anderson 58(84) [4s-9]
Anderson to Maharoof, FOUR!!, Wrong line from Anderson, full and down the legs, Maharoof gets a fine tickle, it beats the keeper and races away to the fence
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery down the legs, Broad has not been consistent with his lengths today, easy pickings for Prasanna Jayawardene as he flicks it very fine for a boundary
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, 3 runs, 4th FIFTY!! for Prasanna Jayawardene, nice innings from the under pressure keeper, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene opens the face of the bat and steers it past the man at gully, Cook gives chase from the slips, the batsmen run well for three runs
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Maharoof Run Out!! What an unfortunate way to go, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Prasanna Jayawardene drives it back at Trott, he gets a bit of finger-tips on that and it crashes into the stumps at the bowler's end, Maharoof is backing up a bit too far and cannot get back in time, a promising partnership has been broken and England are into the Lankan tail. Maharoof run out (Trott) 16(42) [4s-1]
Broad to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off and nipping away, Perera flays his bat at that, gets a thick outside edge that flies past the men at the slips and gully in the cordon
Trott to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene has all the time in the world and pulls it with absolute disdain in front of square, no need to run for those
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera thumps it back over the bowler's head, solid blow from Perera
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene pokes at that, gets an outside edge that just eludes the man at gully
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera can handle short stuff, short again, Perera swivels and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, byes, FOUR!!, That missed everything, fuller length delivery swinging back from outside off, cuts Prasanna Jayawardene in half, he actually gets the inside edge and beats Prior, the umpire did not spot the inside edge
Anderson to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene cuts it stylishly past point, top shot to end a good over after tea for SL
Broad to Perera, no run, edged and catch dropped!!, fuller length delivery angling away from Perera, he goes for the drive, the fielder at gully dives to his right and almost completes a blinder
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene flashes at that, gets a thick outside edge that goes past the man diving at gully
Swann to Perera, FOUR!!, Top shot, nicely flighted delivery on the stumps, Perera presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the diving mid-on
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene looks to drive, the ball skews off the outside edge and just about reaches the ropes at third man
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Tremlett!! 100th Test wicket for Broad, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Perera looks to drive it straight back past the bowler but ends up mistiming it straight to the fielder at mid-on, end of a handy little knock from Perera. Perera c Tremlett b Broad 26(40) [4s-4]
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, 2 runs, catch dropped!! by Strauss, beautifully bowled by Swann, decieves Prasanna Jayawardene in flight and drift, he ends up playing inside the line and edges a dolly to Strauss who clangs it
Broad to Herath, FOUR!!, Half-volley outside off, Herath eases it past the man at point, it races away to the fence in a jiffy
Swann to Prasanna Jayawardene, FOUR!!, Super Shot, well tossed up outside off, Swann gives it a lot of air outside off, Prasanna Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it exquisitely past cover
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery outside off, Herath clubs it well over mid-on, acouple of bounces and into the ropes at long on
Tremlett to Herath, FOUR!!, short delivery on the stumps, Herath pulls it wide of square leg, it races away to the fence like a tracer bullet
Swann to Herath, out Caught by Trott!! a wicket against the run of play, Swann gently tossed up outside off, he gave that a nice loop, Herath was tempted to go for the drive, ends up spooning a simple catch to Trott at cover,useful knock from Herath though, he has brought SL closer towards 400. Herath c Trott b Swann 26(35) [4s-3]
Broad to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! fuller length delivery outside off and moving away, Prasanna Jayawardene has a loose drive at that and only manages a thickish outside edge to the keeper, ends a fine knock from Prasanna Jayawardene though, he has given this Sri Lankan innings a real lift. Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Broad 112(168) [4s-12]
Swann to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad at mid on!! well tossed up delivery on the stumps, Lakmal gives the charge and lofts it in the air towards Broad at mid-on who dives to his left and holds onto a sharp catch, SL have been bowled out for exactly 400. Lakmal c Broad b Swann 2(5)
Tremlett to Paranavitana, out Caught by Strauss!! England get the early kill, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, Paranavitana pushes at that in a tentative fashion, the outside edge is found, Strauss takes a safe catch at 1st slip, England strike early. Paranavitana c Strauss b Tremlett 0(10)
Broad to Dilshan, FOUR!!, That is a confident looking drive from Dilshan, fuller length delivery outside off, Dilshan leans into the cover drive, finds the gap between cover and extra cover, the ball races away to the fence
Tremlett to Dilshan, FOUR!!, another good delivery from Tremlett, angled away and then straightening, Dilshan does well to play with soft hands, gets an edge that goes past the slip cordon and into the ropes at third man
Tremlett to Dilshan, out Caught&Bowled!! short of good length delivery on the middle and leg, Dilshan hops back to defend, he gets a slight nick on his gloves, the ball raps him on the thigh pads and baloons back to Tremlett who rushes forward and takes the catch, Dilshan goes for the review but it only confirms his worst fears, SL have lost both their openers now, Tremlett is on fire. Dilshan c and b Tremlett 10(9) [4s-2]
Broad to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, edged and four, short of good length delivery outside off, this one did not swing, Mahela Jayawardene pushes at that hesitantly, the edge is found, to his credit Mahela Jayawardene played it with soft hands, it goes down and in between the slip fielders
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, FOUR!!, well played, good length delivery outside off, Mahela Jayawardene gets across, waits for the ball to come to him, angles it away past the slip cordon and into the fence
Tremlett to Mahela Jayawardene, out Caught by Strauss at 1st slip!! Superb bowling, absolutely perfect line and length and SL are in some trouble now, this one was fuller and on the off, Mahela Jayawardene had to play at it, nips away ever so slightly and takes the edge, Strauss was never going to drop that, simple catch and Tremlett is on fire! Mahela Jayawardene c Strauss b Tremlett 15(32) [4s-2]
Swann to Samaraweera, out Bowled!! SL are stuttering here, Swann gets one now, turning in sharply from outside off, keeps a little low, Samaraweera goes back to cut it, gets an inside edge and drags it onto the stumps, England are well and truly on top and are sensing bigger things here. Samaraweera b Swann 0(9)
Tremlett to Sangakkara, FOUR!!, drifts on the middle and leg now, Sangakkara tucks it off his hips nicely and sends it to the boundary, SL desperately need him to stay longer here
Swann to Sangakkara, out Caught by Strauss!! Whoa! This is Test Cricket nearly at its best, highly entertaining as Swann takes out the big fish, has Sangakkara poking out at one without getting to the pitch of the delivery, turns away nicely to take the edge, Strauss pouches it at first slip and the match has come alive from nowhere! Sangakkara c Strauss b Swann 14(39) [4s-1]
Swann to Maharoof, out Caught by Prior!! Another one bites the dust and SL have lost both their reviews, very big deflection and a waste of the review really, Swann is over the moon and SL have lost the plot completely, a draw was the prediction from everyone after so many sessions being washed out but how this game surprises us! Maharoof c Prior b Swann 0(3)
Tremlett to Prasanna Jayawardene, out Caught by Prior!! What. A. Game!! What. A. Spell from Tremlett! SL are in complete tatters here, it was banged in short, Prasanna Jayawardene goes for the pull, replays showed a slight deflection off the glove and Prasanna Jayawardene has to begin the long walk back, Tremlett has his fourth and and extraordinary win is higly likely here! Prasanna Jayawardene c Prior b Tremlett 3(6)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, pitched up, Perera comes on the frontfoot and drives it past he bowler straight down the ground for a boundary
Swann to Herath, out Lbw!! Swann is matching Tremlett's brilliant spell with some terrific biowling himself, pushes this one quicker and flatter from round the wicket, Herath goes for the sweep but misses it, is struck on the back leg and that was plumb! Herath lbw b Swann 3(3)
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Perera is not going down without a fight, slams a length delivery past mid on for a boundary, very good shot that
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, short of length now, Perera gets on top of it and smashes it through the covers now for another boundary, eats away into the deficit
Tremlett to Perera, FOUR!!, Broad does a Sehwag! Allows the boundary to keep Perera off strike, this one was struck fiercely through covers and Broad jogged after it without trying to stop it
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, byes, FOUR!!, fired down the legside and it races to the boundary
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs as Ajantha Mendis survives the entire over from Swann and finishes it up by creaming the last ball to the cover fence
Swann to Ajantha Mendis, FOUR!!, useful runs once more, sweeps this superbly to the fine leg fence, top shot
Broad to Perera, out Caught by Bell!! Banged in short now and Perera always had problems against this delivery, pulls it half heartedly and gets a top edge, lobs in front of short leg and Bell dives forward and takes it with his outstretched right hand just inches above the ground, just one away from a famous win here! Perera c Bell b Broad 20(17) [4s-4]
Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Cook!! Fantastic win here for England and Broad finishes it off!! Another short one and hurries on to Lakmal, he pokes his bat at it and gloves it to third slip, Cook takes the sitter and England have got a special win, Many consider England to be the best Team in the world and they have just enhanced their burgeoning reputation here. Lakmal c Cook b Broad 0(2)
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