By Mohamed Bahaa Leading by a slim 82 runs and finishing with the visitors at 204/6, England adopted a controlling posture by the close of play on Day 3 against
Leading by a slim 82 runs and finishing with the visitors at 204/6, England adopted a controlling posture by the close of play on Day 3 against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. Jamie Smith of England dominated the day; his outstanding batting effort was essential in placing the hosts in the driver's seat.
Following an early wobble at 67 for three, England's lower-middle order showed resilience and helped the squad to achieve a strong first innings total. Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasiriya and Asith Fernando proved outstanding on the bowling front, claiming seven wickets between them and trying to keep their side in the match.
Around the 42nd over, the game witnessed a moment when the umpires replaced the ball since it lost shape. For England, the new ball provided instant rewards when Chris Woakes dismissed Mathews and Joe Root struck quickly to remove Rathnayake after Mark Wood was forced off the field due to injury.
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