Lahiru Thirimanne’s ton continues Sri Lanka fightback against England

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Opener Lahiru Thirimanne completed a rare test century to continue Sri Lanka’s fight back against England as they reached 242 for four wickets in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the first test at Galle International Stadium on Sunday.

Thirimanne moved quickly from 76 overnight to reach his century in 227 balls, before becoming one of two wickets to fall in the morning session, dismissed for 111 off 251 balls with 12 boundaries.Angelo Mathews and captain Dinesh Chandimal were not out as Sri Lanka, who had been 156-2 overnight and trailing by 130 runs, cut England’s lead to 44 runs.

It was one of the better balls from the England attack, who again failed to find consistency on a turning track, and ended a partnership of 52 with Mathews for the fourth wicket.

 

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