Sri Lankan openers are trudging towards the centre. The task in front of them is nothing less than scaling a precipice. Anderson has taken off his jumpers. He has the new ball. Done with his usual stretching

Well, Cook has had enough. He has declared the innings. He perhaps believes that they have enough runs in the kitty for the bowlers to feel confident about. Remember, Sri Lanka now will have a tough time to bat for a few overs before tea. Moeen walks back to the hutch by raising his bat and gets applauded by his team-mates and the crowd. He has certainly left a memorable footprint at the Chester-le-Street with his sparkling spread of run-scoring. For Sri Lanka, Pradeep was rewarded for his efforts with a four-for. Pradeep now has quite a few four-fors. He certainly would like to crack the code and get a five-wicket haul to his name. The Lankans put in a good effort in the field on Day 1. However, it went all pear-shaped today as they dropped a slew of chances.

Over: 132	0 1 0 0 2 1	ENG 498/9
Moeen Ali 155(207)	Anderson 8(7)	Lakmal 29-4-115-2

131.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shorter in length, Ali pulls it to deep mid-wicket

131.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, the off-cutter from Lakmal, Ali uses the lofted drive to deep extra cover and hares down to the striker's end for a couple

131.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, the off-pace ball and outside off, driven to covers

131.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, the scrambled seam delivery from Lakmal, Ali aims to slog it across the line and gets an inside edge onto his pads. If he had missed, there would have been a loud appeal for LBW

131.2 - Lakmal to Anderson, 1 run, banged in delivery from Lakmal, Anderson hangs well back in the crease and stays leg-side of the ball. He fends it away to point and scampers across

131.1 - Lakmal to Anderson, no run, Lakmal charges in from round the wicket and pounds it on a back of a length from mid-crease. It straightens a touch on the angle, Anderson hangs back and pokes at it, only for the ball to whoosh past the outside edge

Over: 131	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 494/9
Moeen Ali 152(203)	Anderson 7(5)	Pradeep 33-5-107-4

130.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, from over the wicket, Pradeep bowls it down leg, Ali misses with his tuck

130.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, Ali essays a sublime drive all along the carpet, only for the fielder at short cover to put in a dive to his right and save a boundary

130.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, the strategy of bowling the slower ones continues. Ali again dabs it in front of square on the off-side

130.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, the off-cutter from Pradeep, Ali looks to drive with his feet stationed in clay and is beaten

130.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, Pradeep uses the slower one, Ali softly dabs it towards the cover-region

130.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, the off-pace delivery from Pradeep, tapped into the off-side

Over: 130	0 6 0 0 0 1	ENG 494/9
Moeen Ali 152(197)	Anderson 7(5)	Lakmal 28-4-111-2

129.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shoter in length, Ali pulls it to deep mid-wicket

129.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, the slower delivery from Lakmal, Ali checks his drive to the cover-region

129.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, Lakmal shifts his line to outside off, Ali tries to play a half-hearted cut and is beaten

129.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, very full and on the stumps, drilled to long-on

129.2 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, SIX, Moeen has the habit of getting to milestones in style. He amassed his fifty with a boundary and now cracks his 150 with a six. Length delivery that is angled in, Ali clears his front leg a touch and pulverises it over the mid-wicket fence. He raises his bat and acknowledges the crowd. This is the fifth time, an Englishman has crunched a 150 batting at No.7 in Tests

129.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, the slower delivery that is bowled full, clubbed to long-on

Drinks are on the field now. The tourists just look rattled at the moment. These are tough times for Sri Lanka. They have dropped catches and Moeen Ali is still at the crease. The field is spread far and wide

Over: 129	0 2 0 0 0 1	ENG 487/9
Moeen Ali 145(191)	Anderson 7(5)	Pradeep 32-4-107-4

128.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shorter in length and angled in, pulled to deep mid-wicket

128.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, Pradeep keeps it in the channel outside off, Ali brings in the back foot drive square on the off-side

128.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, Pradeep tests the middle of the pitch and bowls it outside off, left alone to the keeper. That was bowled too wide of off for him to play a stroke at it

128.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and angled in, Ali drives it all along the ground past the diving bowler to long-on, but refuses to nab a single

128.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, the Lankan outfit look ragged at the moment. Pradeep gets it in the blockhole, Ali squeezes it out to mid-wicket and picks up a brace

128.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, the slower delivery from round the wicket, Ali pushes it into the off-side

Over: 128	0 3 4 0 0 1	ENG 484/9
Moeen Ali 142(185)	Anderson 7(5)	Lakmal 27-4-104-2

127.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, low full toss, clipped to deep mid-wicket

127.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, much fuller this time, Ali tries to hoick it across the line and gets an inside edge onto his pad

127.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, banged in delivery and speared down leg, Ali aims to pull and misses. Mendis jumps to his right, but can't collect it cleanly

127.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, FOUR, well, nothing has gone right for the Lankans today. Kaushal Silva leaps to his left and tries to pouch a very difficult chance at deep mid-wicket but to no avail. Slightly shorter in length, Ali brings out the front foot pull, Silva jumps in the air, but can't get a hand on it

127.2 - Lakmal to Anderson, 3 runs, Anderson backs away and clubs a fullish delivery to deep extra cover and adds three more runs to the tally. The fielder at cover hauls it down

127.1 - Lakmal to Anderson, no run, back of a length delivery that nips away from the left-hander, Anderson has a flirty poke at it and is beaten

Suranga Lakmal [26.0-4-96-2] is back into the attack

Over: 127	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 476/9
Moeen Ali 137(181)	Anderson 4(3)	Pradeep 31-4-104-4

126.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper and Pradeep gets good height on it, Ali looks to pull and is beaten on the top-edge

126.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, another banged in delivery and down leg, Ali pulls it behind square on the on-side, but refuses a single

126.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali presents the full face of the willow to this ball

126.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, length delivery and zooming in on the stumps, Ali stockades it into the pitch

126.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and on the stumps, defended

126.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, shorter in length and just outside off, pulled into the on-side, but does not take a single

Nuwan Pradeep [30.0-3-104-4] is back into the attack

Over: 126	0 1 W 0 0 4	ENG 476/9
Anderson 4(3)	Moeen Ali 137(175)	Herath 29-1-116-1

125.6 - Herath to Anderson, FOUR, this time, the 'Burnley Lara' uses the reverse sweep and cracks a boundary to the third man fence

125.5 - Herath to Anderson, no run, pushed through from Herath, Anderson defends

125.4 - Herath to Anderson, no run, flatter delivery and on the stumps, Anderson gets an inside edge on his defence

James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease

125.3 - Herath to Finn, out Caught&Bowled!! The man from Kurunegala, Herath, finally has his 300th scalp in Tests. He has largely been a lone warrior for Sri Lanka since the retirement of Muralitharan. Remember him making his Test debut against Australia way back in 1999 in Galle. He has come a long way since then. Herath holds the ball and shows it to the pavilion and gets a good round of applause. It was nothing but a flatter delivery, Finn tried to slog-sweep and got it off the toe-end. Herath took a rather simple return catch. Finn c and b Herath 10(37) [4s-1]

Herath to Finn, THAT'S OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

125.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, another full delivery from Herath, driven to long-off

125.1 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali dances down the track and drives it to long-off, but does not take the single. Now, that is interesting as Finn has been batting pretty well

Over: 125	1 0 0 1 1 4	ENG 471/8
Finn 10(36)	Moeen Ali 136(173)	Lakmal 26-4-96-2

124.6 - Lakmal to Finn, FOUR, this time, Finn decides to take on the Lankan pacer with a dash of fearlessness. Banged in ball, but Finn is a tall batsman. Hence, gets his front leg out and swats it wide of mid-wicket

124.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Ali pulls the shorter in length ball to deep backward square leg

124.4 - Lakmal to Finn, 1 run, yet again Lakmal tests the middle of the pitch, Finn awkwardly pulls it to fine leg

124.3 - Lakmal to Finn, no run, Finn is in a bit of pain there as he has been hit on the rib. Now, that can be painful. He is taking his time to recover from the blow. The short delivery from Lakmal and well-directed too, Finn looks to pull and misses. It eventually deflects off his arm. He looks fine now and is ready to take strike again

124.2 - Lakmal to Finn, no run, the bumper tactic from Lakmal continues as he pounds it down leg, Finn tries to pull and can't make the connection

124.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, from wide of the crease, Lakmal bowls it on a fuller length and on the off-stump, Ali drives it to long-on

Suranga Lakmal [25.0-4-89-2] is back into the attack

Over: 124	6 4 1 1 1 0	ENG 464/8
Finn 5(32)	Moeen Ali 134(171)	Herath 28-1-111-0

123.6 - Herath to Finn, no run, stump-to-stump line, Finn gets a good stride forward and ekes out an inside edge towards backward square leg

123.5 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Herath changes his line and bowls it just outside off, Ali ushers in the late cut to deep backward point

123.4 - Herath to Finn, 1 run, flatter delivery and on the stumps, Finn sweeps it to deep backward square leg

123.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Ali paddles it to short fine leg

123.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, FOUR, another fired in delivery, Ali lofts it to deep mid-wicket, where the fielder (Lakmal) makes a mess of it and the ball goes through him for a boundary. Danger time for the visitors

123.1 - Herath to Moeen Ali, SIX, very full and darted in from round the wicket, Ali lifts it into the downtown territories and it goes all the way. He did not lose the shape of the shot there

Over: 123	0 0 1 0 0 4L	ENG 451/8
Finn 4(30)	Moeen Ali 122(167)	Eranga 27-3-100-0

122.6 - Eranga to Finn, leg byes, FOUR, another short delivery from Eranga and he bowls it with decent wheels, Finn gets into two minds and looks to pull in the end. However, it comes off his arm and the ball flies over the first slip fielder and into the fence. The 50-run stand is up between the two

122.5 - Eranga to Finn, no run, another banged in bumper and Eranga gets good shoulder on it, Finn fends it rather awkwardly behind square on the on-side

122.4 - Eranga to Finn, no run, shorter in length and outside off, Finn tried to hack it across the line and misses

FSL is in place and two men are out in the deep for Eranga as he decides to bowl round the wicket to Finn. Maybe are we in for a double bluff?

122.3 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Eranga yanks his length back a touch, but drifts it down leg, clipped to deep backward square leg

122.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller length delivery and angled in, Ali drives it to mid-off all along the carpet

122.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, from round the wicket and close to the stumps, Eranga bangs it on a shorter length and follows the batsman, Ali tries to ramp it over the keeper and is beaten on the top-edge

Over: 122	4 1 2 0 0 0	ENG 446/8
Finn 4(27)	Moeen Ali 121(164)	Herath 27-1-98-0

121.6 - Herath to Finn, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Finn wanted to push but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket

121.5 - Herath to Finn, no run, touch quicker on the stumps, Finn was late in getting is back down on the defensive prod and the ball takes the inner half towards FSL

121.4 - Herath to Finn, no run, very full outside off, Finn digs it out

121.3 - Herath to Finn, 2 runs, Fin is not holding back too, drives sweetly this flighted delivery towards cover and gets a brace

121.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, slightly too full and Moeen Ali drives it through cover, he ponders about a second but his partner is not interested

121.1 - Herath to Moeen Ali, FOUR, Moeen Ali is not sparing Herath either, clears his front leg and whips it towards deep mid-wicket fence

Rangana Herath [26.0-1-91-0] is back into the attack

Herath comes into the attack.

Over: 121	2 2 4 4 0 1	ENG 439/8
Moeen Ali 116(162)	Finn 2(23)	Eranga 26-3-99-0

120.6 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, drove this fuller length delivery towards mid-off and calls his partner through for a quick single and gets it in the end.

120.5 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Ali misses his flick and wears it on the pad

120.4 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, FOUR, consecutive boundaries for Moeen Ali, flays a cut to this back of a length delivery and threads the gap between sweeper cover and backward point

120.3 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, FOUR,shortish again, sits up nicely to Moeen Ali who nails the pull through mid-wicket

120.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, There goes yet another chance begging. Siriwardana is the man who has dropped it. Moeen Ali mistimes a pull and skies it towards deep square leg, Siriwardana moves to his left and steadies himself, but lets it burst through his hands. Sri Lanka have been awful in the field today dropping as many as three catches.

120.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, push-drives it wide of long-off and collects a brace. These are vital runs for England.

Over: 120	4 0 0 0 1 0	ENG 426/8
Finn 2(23)	Moeen Ali 103(156)	Pradeep 30-3-104-4

119.6 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, smidgen fuller, Finn blocks it

119.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short of length touch of width on offer, Moeen Ali punches off the back foot and calls for a single

119.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Ali punches it off the back foot towards sweeper cover but doesn't pinch a run

119.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, full and driven to cover

119.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and outside off, Moeen Ali has a swing at it but fails to connect

119.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, FOUR, There it is! Moeen Ali brings up a well deserved Hundred. It's his second in Test cricket and he surely notched up in style with a boundary. Picks the full ball early and lifts it through the line over mid-off. couple of bounces and into the fence.

Over: 119	0 2 0 0 1 0	ENG 421/8
Finn 2(22)	Moeen Ali 98(151)	Eranga 25-3-86-0

118.6 - Eranga to Finn, no run, full and angling in on the pads, Finn misses the flick and is rapped on the pads, but it was sliding down leg so the appeal was turned down by umpire Ravi

118.5 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, if Herath at mid-off had effected a direct-hit, Moeen Ali would've found himself short of the crease but luckily for him, the throw was wide and Moeen Ali survives. The back foot punch to mid-off sees Moeen Ali set off for a run, he had to hustle through quickly and the wider throw meant he was safe.

118.4 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, shortish just outside off, Ali fends it back to the bowler off the inner half

118.3 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, slightly short of length on the stumps, Ali pushes it off the inner half to mid-on

118.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, drives this fullish delivery to wide of long-off, runs hard and gets a brace. The fielder fires in a throw at the stumps but Moeen Ali had dragged his bat with ease.

A run-out check has been sent upstairs. Moeen Ali is the man in question but replays show he was well in. So NOT OUT should be the decision

118.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, carves this back of a length delivery to deep point but doesn't bother to get the other end

Over: 118	0 2 2 0 1 0	ENG 418/8
Finn 2(21)	Moeen Ali 95(146)	Pradeep 29-3-99-4

117.6 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, on a length and in that corridor of uncertainty, Finn stands tall and defends it

117.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Moeen Ali pushes it to sweeper cover and calls his partner through for a single

117.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, punches this back of a length delivery towards cover and denies a single again

117.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Moeen Ali works it to mid-wicket and calls for a "two,two" straightaway. His partner responds well and they get a couple again.

117.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, too straight and fullish, Ali times the drive along the ground towards long-off, good running between the pair ensures they pick up a couple of runs

117.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, full and slanting across outside off, Ali drives it crisply but doesn't take a run

Over: 117	0 4 0 0 0 1	ENG 413/8
Moeen Ali 90(141)	Finn 2(20)	Eranga 24-3-83-0

116.6 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, serves it up full and wide of off, Ali leans forward and drives it towards deep extra cover and retains the strike with that run

116.5 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and outside the off stump, Ali eschews a shot

116.4 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, short and width on offer, Ali has a waft at that but fails to connect

116.3 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, pulls the length slightly back this time, Ali cracks the punchy-drive towards the cover-region but doesn't pinch a run

116.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, FOUR, full and angling in on off and Ali won't miss out on those, twirls his wrists and whips it through mid-wicket. The mid-on fielder gives the chase but to no avail

116.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, from round the wicket, keeps it on a length on the stumps, Ali defends it solidly

Welcome back to the post-lunch session. The players walk out to the middle. Just two wickets left for Sri Lanka to have a crack with the bat. Moeen Ali would look to add a few more runs with the tail. Eranga to start the proceedings. Off we go then..

Lunch, Day 2: A hugely satisfying session for the hosts as they go into Lunch having managed to put on 98 runs in this session for the loss of just two wickets. The Lankan fielders were victims of the law of averages as they compensated for their excellent catching yesterday by spilling a couple of dollies in the first hour of play with Karunaratne and Chandimal proving to be the culprits. Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes took full advantage of these chances and put up a 92-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Pradeep was the most impressive of all the bowlers as he stuck to bowling tight lines and managed to draw the edge on a few occasions without much luck though. Do join us in around 40 minutes for the post-lunch session.

Over: 116	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 408/8
Finn 2(20)	Moeen Ali 85(135)	Pradeep 28-3-94-4

115.6 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, another vocal query from the Lankans, but umpire S Ravi ain't impressed. Shakes his head straightaway and indicates it might have pitched outside leg. Replays in: It pitched outside leg and was clearly going over the stumps, good call from the ump. This short delivery skidded off the pitch and hit Finn on the pads as he missed the clip/flick. Was a fraction late in bringing his bat down and was on the shuffle, tries to steal a leg bye as the ball dribbles towards backward point. Moeen Ali says "no" instantly. "Lunch time" chirps umpire S Ravi as he gently tips the bails off

Last ball before lunch...

115.5 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, double bluff from Nuwan Pradeep, bustles to the crease but pounds it full in the blockhole. Finn definitely wasn't expecting, nearly yorks himseld as he manages to jam it towards short mid-wicket

115.4 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, Pradeep yet again tries to bounce Finn up with a sharp razor bumper, but all that down the leg-side as Finn shuffles and lets it sail over

115.3 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, clever from Finn, he was expecting the banged in delivery and ensures he sways away from the line

115.2 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, the blockathon continues

115.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, can't understand this tactic from Sri Lanka, they keep bowling wide to Ali and he keeps picking easy singles square on the off-side

Over: 115	1 1 1 0 0 0	ENG 407/8
Finn 2(15)	Moeen Ali 84(134)	Lakmal 25-4-89-2

114.6 - Lakmal to Finn, no run, another short one, but this one's banged at Finn's ribcage, he gets into a bit of tangle as he looks to fend it away. Misses and is rapped around the ribs. Argh! That must have hurt

114.5 - Lakmal to Finn, no run, yep! It's the bumper which doesn't even fiddle a feather off Finn, down leg and he sat under it an year ago

A square leg in place now. Bouncer next?

114.4 - Lakmal to Finn, no run, straight, straight and straight, Finn too shows his straight bat as he gets behind the line of this delivery

114.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short and asking Moeen to show one of his punch strokes, he exhibits a back foot punch easing one squarer on the off-side

114.2 - Lakmal to Finn, 1 run, one thing is certain, Steven Finn is looking more confident than Nick Compton. Watching the ball closely and isn't trying to play any rash shots. Another easy single down the leg-side

114.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, width and Moeen Ali spanks it flat-footed, lets his hands through a crisp drive and is content with a single

Over: 114	0 0 0 0 1 1	ENG 404/8
Moeen Ali 82(132)	Finn 1(11)	Pradeep 27-3-93-4

113.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, but that doesn't stop Moeen Ali from playing a pull shot. Served short on leg-stump, he half-swivels - One leg in the air and doesn't quite time the stroke, enough power behind it to dribble away to deep square

Last ball coming up and Sri Lanka are desperate to keep Finn on strike. Lot of close in fielders...

113.5 - Pradeep to Finn, 1 run, bowl at the pads and he will pick you all day, neatly flicked behind square

113.4 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, "looks compact is Steven Finn" lauds Mic. Holding on air as he drives one solidly to the right of mid-off

113.3 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, Finn continues to stonewall the gentle darts

113.2 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, good from Finn, he is putting an effort to watch the ball closely and is letting his instincts take over, full roller on the stumps, turned down into the on-side

113.1 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, attacking the stumps is Pradeep, Finn rolls his wrists on a modest flick, straight towards short mid-wicket

Over: 113	0 0 0 1 0 1L	ENG 402/8
Finn 0(6)	Moeen Ali 81(131)	Lakmal 24-4-86-2

112.6 - Lakmal to Finn, leg byes, 1 run, the rib-tickler from Suranga Lakmal, Finn is late on the glance/flick. Ricochets off the thigh pad behind square, Moeen Ali was a bit hesitant on taking a run, but decides to sneak in at the last instant

112.5 - Lakmal to Finn, no run, 82.2mph, nice and simple from Suranga Lakmal - Attacking the stumps, Finn is right behind it with the straightest of willows

112.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, floated fuller and wider this time, Moeen Ali goes back and flays it square on the off-side, well-timed but he will only get a single

112.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, forces Ali to play by bowling it full and straight, just a mere push from Moeen

112.2 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, CTRL C + CTRL V of the previous delivery

112.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, outside off, Moeen Ali doesn't bother with it

Over: 112	1 W 0 0 0 0	ENG 400/8
Finn 0(4)	Moeen Ali 80(127)	Pradeep 26-3-91-4

111.6 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, "Howzaaaaaat" vents out Pradeep, his colleagues join too, but umpire S Ravi reckons it was slipping down leg. Dipping full toss angled in at the pads, Finn tries to flick and is late in doing so. Fails to put bat to ball and is struck around middle, clearly the angle would have taken it down leg

111.5 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, rises extra and zooms off from a shortish length, Finn sees it all the way and ignores

111.4 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, short and doesn't bounce as much as Finn expected, he hops and keeps it down

111.3 - Pradeep to Finn, no run, length around off, defended back

Steven Finn, right handed bat, comes to the crease

From over the wicket to the gangly Finn. Three slips waiting...

111.2 - Pradeep to Broad, out Caught by Kusal Mendis!! Broad nicks one and Pradeep is just one short of a fifer. Second grab for Kusal Mendis in the space of 13 balls. This was drifted in around middle from a length, just a slight away movement and that's all enough to produce an edge from Stuart Broad. Pushes with hard hands, no feet again....a regulation catch for the keeper. Broad c Kusal Mendis b Pradeep 7(9) [4s-1]

Pradeep to Broad, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

111.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, 400 up for England! Bouncer, tilted in around off, Moeen Ali swivels and keeps his pull along the ground through mid-wicket. The crowd rise as one and acknowledge the landmark

The round the wicket tactic continues as Pradeep jogs in with a slip in place

Over: 111	1 2 1 0 1 0	ENG 399/7
Broad 7(8)	Moeen Ali 79(126)	Lakmal 23-4-85-2

110.6 - Lakmal to Broad, no run, dug in short sans any venom, well outside off and Broad will leave that all day long

110.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, angles it away from a fullish length, Moeen Ali crouches low and drives elegantly through cover

110.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, 81mph, back of a length just outside off, Moeen Ali dabs it gently in front of short cover

110.3 - Lakmal to Broad, 1 run, drives compactly again, but this one goes straight to sweeper cover

110.2 - Lakmal to Broad, 2 runs, full and fired wider of off, Broad spanks a cover drive, to the left of sweeper cover and hence the duo have to settle down for a double

Lakmal is bowling from round the wicket to both left-handers

110.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, smidge full outside off, Moeen Ali hits the cover off it, punched ever so sweetly through the covers

Over: 110	1 0 0 4 0 0	ENG 394/7
Broad 4(5)	Moeen Ali 77(123)	Pradeep 25-3-90-3

109.6 - Pradeep to Broad, no run, safely pushed towards mid-off

109.5 - Pradeep to Broad, no run, another one pitched on middle and tailed away off the seam, Broad with his feet stationed in clay is never gonna hit those

109.4 - Pradeep to Broad, FOUR, edged and past a diving gully! Broad looks to flirt with this away swinger as he swishes a horizontal bat on a cut. Feeds a thick outside edge which dies down on its way to first gully, he dives but couldn't quite get his timing right

109.3 - Pradeep to Broad, no run, targets the off-stump, push-driven towards mid-off

109.2 - Pradeep to Broad, no run, Broad is stuck deep inside the crease, full and nipped away outside off, Broad was tempted by the angle and attempts an ugly poke, beaten on the outside edge

109.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, fraction short outside off, Moeen Ali taps with soft hands and places it wide of gully

Nuwan Pradeep [24.0-3-85-3] is back into the attack

Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 109	0 1 0 4 1 W	ENG 389/7
Woakes 39(76)	Moeen Ali 76(122)	Lakmal 22-4-80-2

108.6 - Lakmal to Woakes, out Caught by Kusal Mendis!! Nicked and gone! Woakes has looked tentative in that fifth, sixth stump zone and he perishes trying to chase one. Pitched on a perfect length and probing away outside off stump, Woakes feet is stuck in blob. He goes fishing with a vertical bat and nicks it to Kusal - No jitters from Mendis. FYI: Dinesh Chandimal is off the field and Kusal Mendis has taken eth keeping duties. Woakes c Kusal Mendis b Lakmal 39(76) [4s-6]

Lakmal to Woakes, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

108.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, cracked square on the off-side

108.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, FOUR, absolute circus from Dasun Shanaka - The sub. He sprints to his left from deep square, slides full length and lets the ball pass despite getting into a tangle with his awkward moves. Short and sat up nicely for Moeen Ali who pulls along the ground, but the filder makes a meal of it

108.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, angles it in from a length, gets some zippy bounce, Ali rises and fends

Round the wicket to Moeen Ali

108.2 - Lakmal to Woakes, 1 run, he can chase this one though, pitched up and wide to invite a drive from Woakes, he obliges and knocks one to deep cover

108.1 - Lakmal to Woakes, no run, and Woakes continues to waft! Good length in the corridor of uncertainty, Woakes has premeditated his drive and is beaten on the outside edge. All arms and wrists there, no feet...

Suranga Lakmal [21.0-4-74-1] is back into the attack

Lakmal is back for another stint. 2 slips and a gully in place...

Over: 108	2 2 0 4 0 4	ENG 383/6
Moeen Ali 71(119)	Woakes 38(73)	Herath 26-1-91-0

107.6 - Herath to Moeen Ali, FOUR, excellent from Moeen Ali, he is unleashing now. Waltzes down the pitch, gets to the pitch of the delivery and lets his hands through a fluent drive, through extra cover and there she goes...

107.5 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, teased up on middle, Ali turns it towards short mid-wicket

107.4 - Herath to Moeen Ali, FOUR, short and well wide of off, Moeen Ali makes him pay with a crrrunching drive through the covers, all the way

107.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, 53mph on off, Ali bends forward to block

107.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, turns it from a length, Moeen Ali tucks to deep mid-wicket and adds a brace to his total

107.1 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, nice from Moeen Ali, sees ths slider drift away and opens his bat face late to glide it with soft hands past the lone slip

Over: 107	4 1 0 0 0 2	ENG 371/6
Woakes 38(73)	Moeen Ali 59(113)	Mathews 6-2-16-0

106.6 - Mathews to Woakes, 2 runs, on the pads and that's easy peasy for Chris Woakes, picks and rockets the flick through mid-wicket. There is protection in the deep though, has to content with a couple of runs

106.5 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, goodish length on off, d-e-f-e-n-d-e-d

106.4 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, forces Woakes to clomp forward as he tilts this towards middle, turned into the on-side with soft hands

106.3 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, wobble seam stuff from the skipper, gets it to dart away slightly in the danger zone (fifth stump-ish), Woakes is enticed into a grope, lucky not to have nicked that

106.2 - Mathews to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short and forces Ali to hop inside the crease and tap into the off-side, an easy single on offer

106.1 - Mathews to Moeen Ali, FOUR, flash and flash hard seems to be Moeen's mantra! Plenty of room on offer on this fuller delivery, Ali throws the kitchen sink and the booming outside edge goes up and over the slip cordon. Streaky, but he will get four!

Over: 106	0 4 0 1 0 0	ENG 364/6
Woakes 36(69)	Moeen Ali 54(111)	Herath 25-1-79-0

105.6 - Herath to Woakes, no run, flatter in trajectory, Woakes sits on his back foot to dead-bat that

105.5 - Herath to Woakes, no run, loopy around off, Woakes camps back to block

105.4 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, slides on with the arm, Ali gets inside the line as he half-turns and wrists through mid-wicket

105.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, flattish and straight, Ali lunges forward and smothers into the on-side

105.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, FOUR, fifty for Moeen Ali! Well played Moeen, he needed this badly, ain't it? Hasn't been in the best of forms of late and it couldn't have come at a better time. Raises his willow and gets a grand round of applause from the crowd. Gets there with an aerial drive over cover

105.1 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, floated up just outside off, forward and defended

Rangana Herath [24.0-1-74-0] is back into the attack

And here comes Herath. One slip and a FSL in place. Oh! When's that 300 coming?

Over: 105	0 0 0 0 2 0	ENG 359/6
Woakes 36(67)	Moeen Ali 49(107)	Mathews 5-2-9-0

104.6 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, Williamson-esque! Woakes sees the length short and hangs back and to drop this with soft hands in front of the slip cordon

104.5 - Mathews to Woakes, 2 runs, curling in towards middle and leg, Woakes flicks and slots it through mid-wicket for a duo of runs

104.4 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, tight on off-stump, safely negotiated

Johnny Bairstow is busy in solving a newspaper puzzle. As the camera zooms on him, he sports a cheeky grin....

104.3 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, a tad straighter this time, Woakes bunts it down the pitch

104.2 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, not much movement on this short of length delivery arrowed in around off, blocked

104.1 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, gentle pace on middle and leg, Woakes gets his bat-pad close together as he tucks one in front of short mid-wicket

Drinks are on the field now. It's been a watchful session for England. Both Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes have been cautious and are building a solid partnership. Looks like Sri Lanka have swapped Kusal Mendis for Dinesh Chandimal for the keeping duties. Butter fingers from Sri Lankans all morning. We are ready to recommence as Mathews trundles in. Mic. Atherton informs "Chandimal is off the fileld."

Over: 104	2 2 0 0 1 3	ENG 357/6
Woakes 34(61)	Moeen Ali 49(107)	Lakmal 21-4-74-1

103.6 - Lakmal to Woakes, 3 runs, short of length and width on offer, Woakes punches it through cover region and adds three runs to the tally

103.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short of length and just outside off, Ali pats it in front of cover and calls for a quick single, his partner responds and the pair get an easy single despite the fielder shying at the stumps.

103.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, nagging lines from Lakmal, keeps peckering that channel just outside off, Ali covers his stumps and leaves it alone

103.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length and shaping away just outside off, Ali prods across and defends it off the outer part

103.2 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, simliar ball and similar approach from Ali. Gets an easy couple

103.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, short of length and angled away outside off, Ali punches it to sweeper cover and gets a brace

Over: 103	0 0 0 0 4 0	ENG 349/6
Woakes 31(60)	Moeen Ali 44(102)	Mathews 4-2-7-0

102.6 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, fullish and hint of away movement, Woakes defends with an angled bat and yells out a loud "wait"

102.5 - Mathews to Woakes, FOUR, fuller and jagging away off the deck, Woakes was squared up in his defence, squirts out a soft outside edge which runs away towards gully and into the fence in a hurry

102.4 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, fuller length delivery which comes back in a touch, Woakes was late in his flick and works it to short mid-wicket

102.3 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, fuller and around off, Woakes defends with an angled bat

102.2 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, tad fuller around off, Woakes blocks it

102.1 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, pitches it up on the stumps, Woakes offers a solid defence

Over: 102	1 0 0 4 0 3	ENG 345/6
Woakes 27(54)	Moeen Ali 44(102)	Lakmal 20-4-66-1

101.6 - Lakmal to Woakes, 3 runs, short and width on offer, Woakes punches it off the back foot towards cover region and hustles back for the third run

101.5 - Lakmal to Woakes, no run, length delivery nipping in a touch, Woakes was late to bring his bat down, in the process gets an inside edge onto his pad, there was a stifled appeal for an LBW but Ravi wasn't interested. Sri Lanka went upstairs for a referral but replays showed there was an inside edge. Woakes survives

Sri Lanka have taken a review for an LBW. Replays show there was an inside edge involved, so NOT OUT should be the decision. Waste of a review.

101.4 - Lakmal to Woakes, FOUR, pitches it up and swerves in a touch, Woakes gets forward and drives it on the rise past the bowler who despite streatching his right hand, can't reach for it. The ball runs away to the fence

101.3 - Lakmal to Woakes, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Woakes blocks it

101.2 - Lakmal to Woakes, no run, length delivery around off, Woakes defends it

101.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short and well wide of off, Ali cracks the cut, gets an outside edge towards gully but lands short of Kusal Mendis who lets it go through his hands and the duo pinch a single

Over: 101	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 337/6
Woakes 20(49)	Moeen Ali 43(101)	Mathews 3-2-3-0

100.6 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, spears this one down leg, Woakes misses the glance and the keeper moves to his left and fails to gather it cleanly

100.5 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, fullish and drifting in on middle and leg, Woakes wanted to flick it but hits it straight to short mid-wicket. The bat turned in his hands after he played that

100.4 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, pulls the length tad short but the intent from Woakes is the same as he defends it with a straight bat face back to the bowler

100.3 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, good length delivery swerving in a touch, Woakes stands tall and blocks it

100.2 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, slightly wider this time of off, kept a touch low, Woakes shoulders arms

100.1 - Mathews to Woakes, no run, full and tailing away a touch, Woakes gets forward and defends it

Angelo Mathews [2.0-1-3-0] is back into the attack

Over: 100	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 337/6
Moeen Ali 43(101)	Woakes 20(43)	Lakmal 19-4-58-1

99.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, short of good length on off, Ali defends it solidly

99.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, pacy length delivery around 85mph and comes in with the angle, Ali was late to bring his bat down, the ball rolls to mid-on off the inner half of the bat

99.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, goodish length in that channel around off, Ali defends it

99.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length and outside off, Ali wanted to square drive it but ends up slicing it off the outer part towards gully who dived to his left and saves a certain boundary

99.2 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, goes wide of the crease a touch and keeps it tight on the stumps, Ali watches it carefully and bunts it out

99.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, shortish outside off, Ali stays in his crease and punches it straight to extra cover

Suranga Lakmal [18.0-3-58-1] is back into the attack

Over: 99	0 0 0 0 1 0	ENG 337/6
Woakes 20(43)	Moeen Ali 43(95)	Pradeep 24-3-85-3

98.6 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, on a length and nipping away outside off, Woakes mistimes the drive towards cover

98.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, back of a length and angling across outside off, Ali taps it in front of point and calls his partner through for a single. The fielder from first gully gets to the ball quickly and fires a throw but the batsman was well in

98.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, good lines from Pradeep, full and curling away just outside off, Ali has a tame poke at that and is beaten

98.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length in that probing zone around off, Ali stands tall and defends it

98.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length and slanting across outside off, Ali shoulders arms

98.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, on a length and angling across just outside off, Ali plays with soft hands, gets an outside edge which lands short of the cordon

Over: 98	0 4 0 0 1 1	ENG 336/6
Moeen Ali 42(90)	Woakes 20(42)	Eranga 23-3-78-0

97.6 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shortish again, Ali smears the cut towards deep backward point and retains the strike with that run

97.5 - Eranga to Woakes, 1 run, drifts it on the pads, Woakes works it wide of mid-on and hares across to the other end

97.4 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, length and just outside off, Woakes drives it towards extra cover, the fielder gets a hand and parries it to mid-off. The pair think about a quick single but then decide against it

97.3 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, too straight on middle, Woakes gets across and blocks

97.2 - Eranga to Woakes, FOUR, lovely shot! Short and width on offer, Woakes cracks the cut wide of backward point and the ball races to the fence in a jiffy

97.1 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, slightly back of a length in that zone around off, Woakes stands tall and defends with an angled bat

Over: 97	0 0 0 0 0 3	ENG 330/6
Woakes 15(37)	Moeen Ali 41(89)	Pradeep 23-3-84-3

96.6 - Pradeep to Woakes, 3 runs, overpitched outside off, Woakes comes forward and drives it towards deep cover, the pair run hard and add three runs to the tally

96.5 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, full and around 85mph, Woakes prods forward and defends it

96.4 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, bumper again, Woakes ducks under it

96.3 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, pacy length delivery around off, Woakes defends with an angled bat

96.2 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, sharp bumper from Pradeep and outside off, Woakes sways away from the line

96.1 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, tad fullish and comes back in a touch, Woakes covers his sticks and lets it go by

Over: 96	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 327/6
Moeen Ali 41(89)	Woakes 12(31)	Eranga 22-3-72-0

95.6 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length well just outside off, Ali prods across and punches it to mid-off

95.5 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, full and slanting across outside the off stump, Ali does not fiddle at that

95.4 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, pitched up and just outside off, Ali comes forward and drives it to extra cover

95.3 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, too full and wide of off, Ali leaves it alone

95.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, tad fuller and well wide of off, Ali lifts his bat and lets it go

95.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, good lines from Eranga, keeps it tight just around off, Ali ushers it through to the keeper

Over: 95	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 327/6
Woakes 12(31)	Moeen Ali 41(83)	Pradeep 22-3-81-3

94.6 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, short of length in that channel just outside off, Woakes covers his sticks and shoulders arms

94.5 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, fullish just outside off, Woakes gets forward to drive, gets it off the inner part towards mid-on

94.4 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, bumper on the stumps, Woakes went for the pull a tad early and misses it.

94.3 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, oh! That's a ripper. Pounds it full just outside off, draws Woakes on the push and is beaten

94.2 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, good length in that zone around off, Woakes defends it

94.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shortish and outside off, Ali punches it off the back foot towards backward point and collects a single

Over: 94	4 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 326/6
Woakes 12(26)	Moeen Ali 40(82)	Eranga 21-2-72-0

93.6 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, slightly fullish and tailing back a touch, Woakes gets it off the inner half on his defensive push towards mid-on

93.5 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, back of a length with a hint of away movement, Woakes gets across and blocks it solidy

93.4 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, length delivery just in that zone around off, Woakes defends with an angled bat

93.3 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, on a length and angling in a touch, Woakes tucks his bat-pad together towards short mid-wicket.

93.2 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, back of a length outside off, defended

93.1 - Eranga to Woakes, FOUR, can you believe it? One more chance has been put down and Chandimal is the culprit. A straight forward chance has been shelled. This was an outstanding delivery from Eranga, hits it on a length and gets it to shape away off the deck, Woakes has poke at that, gets a thick outside edge but Chandimal doesn't cling onto it. The ball runs away into the fence

Over: 93	2 0 0 0 2 0	ENG 322/6
Moeen Ali 40(82)	Woakes 8(20)	Pradeep 21-3-80-3

92.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length and nipping away a touch, Moeen Ali has a nibble at that and misses

92.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, back of a length and offers width a touch, Ali hangs back and punches it to sweeper cover where the man stationed runs across and hunts it down.

92.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length angling into the left hander who stands tall and defends it

92.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length outside off, Ali lifts his bat and lets it go

92.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, on a length and just outside off, Ali defends it

92.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, in the airr and dropped! Karunaratne is the man who has shelled it. This was slightly short of length and outside off, Ali slashes hard and gets an outside edge, the ball flew to first gully where the fielder bursts through his hands. The ball runs away towards third man region and the pair add a couple to the tally

Over: 92	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 318/6
Woakes 8(20)	Moeen Ali 36(76)	Eranga 20-2-68-0

91.6 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, good length in that channel around fifth stump line, Woakes prods forward and blocks it

91.5 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, back of a length on middle and leg, Woakes gets half-forward and defends it

91.4 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, just short of good length and straightenting a touch off the deck, Woakes plays with soft hands and the ball ekes out off the outer edge in front of cordon

91.3 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, goodish length and with a hint of shape back in, Woakes prods across and defends with an angled bat

91.2 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, oh! Nicely bowled. Pings it on a length and tailing away just a touch, Woakes has a tentative poke and is beaten

91.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, continues from round the wicket, keeps it on middle, Ali shuffles across and flicks it behind square on the on-side

Over: 91	0 4 2 0 1 0	ENG 317/6
Woakes 8(15)	Moeen Ali 35(75)	Pradeep 20-3-76-3

90.6 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, short of length angling in on middle, Woakes defends it with a straight bat face back to the bowler

90.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, slightly short of length outside off, Ali goes deep in his crease and taps through the cover region

90.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, smidgen fuller just outside off, Ali lifts his bat and lets it go

90.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, back of a length in that channel outside off, Ali stands tall and punches it through cover region. Gets a brace

90.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, FOUR, edged and four! on a length and just a hint of width on offer, Ali flashes at that, gets it off the toe-end and the ball runs away in front of cordon and into the fence

90.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, from round the wicket, hits it on a good length just outside off, Ali gets across and blocks it

With Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes at the crease, England would hope to add useful runs on Day 2. For the tourists, they need to run through England's rather formidable lower-order as soon as possible. Even if they clean up the hosts rather quickly, they have the daunting task of weathering the pace trio of Anderson, Broad and Finn. It is expected to be another cloudy day, but the rain might just stay away.

However, just when Root looked set to compile a ton, he fell to Nuwan Pradeep. Alastair Cook, though, failed again and now finds himself five runs short of achieving the milestone of 10,000 Test runs. Nick Compton's staid methods didn't bear fruit as Lakmal took a blinder in the deep to dismiss him. In fact, the Sri Lankans pouched some stunners to keep themselves in the game. Pradeep was rewarded for his perseverance with three scalps.

Day 2: Hello all! With the floodlights shining through dull grey skies in the backdrop, England took on an already battered and bruised Sri Lankan setup in the second Test. The script went largely on expected lines on Day 1. Alex Hales, for the second time in a row, showcased the virtues of concentration and patience to compose a vital innings of 83. Joe Root, with his bewitching blade, cracked a flurry of boundaries. Drives and cuts; stylish and languid, raced in the arc between cover and mid-on. Flicks and pulls were crunched with customary ease.

Stumps, Day 1: That brings us to the end of a cracking day, which finally comprised of 90 overs of cricket. At 310/6, England have their noses slightly ahead at the moment, having won the toss and elected to bat first on a sluggish track and on an overcast morning. Alex Hales continued his sublime touch from the previous innings as he stroked his way to an elegant 83. He was well supported by Joe Root who made a busy 119-ball 80. The Lankan bowlers did pose some questions with the new ball, bowling tight lines and generating some probing chances. However, the real stars for the visitors were their fielders, plucking out some airborne blinders to get rid of the English batsmen. Do join us tomorrow for what promises to be another day of intriguing Test cricket, until then from all of us here, ta ta!!

Over: 90	0 0 0 0 4 0	ENG 310/6
Woakes 8(14)	Moeen Ali 28(70)	Eranga 19-2-67-0

89.6 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, nice delivery to end day 1. Lands it on a length and gets it to wobble away off the seam, Woakes is watchful this time, lifts his bat and lets it go. And that will be stumps on day 1 as the players toddle back to the pavilion. Ironically, the sun is out and conditions look picture perfect for batting. Ah! The beauty of English weather I tell you...

89.5 - Eranga to Woakes, FOUR, leading edge goes past a diving second slip! Good length aiming for off, Woakes gets into a bit of tangle as he came forward to drive, goes through with his shot with a closed bat face. The edge flies low and skims past a diving Karunaratne

89.4 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, 83ks seams away off a length, Woakes lets it pass

89.3 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, good length jagged away sharply outside off, Woakes was lured into a false stroke - Wanted to drive, but was beaten by the away movement

89.2 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, touch fuller and just outside off, Woakes presses forward to keep his drive down towards cover

89.1 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, good length outside off, Woakes leaves

Over: 89	0 0 0 4 0 0	ENG 306/6
Moeen Ali 28(70)	Woakes 4(8)	Pradeep 19-3-69-3

88.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, blocked from the crease

88.5 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, yet again he sees the length short and swivels into a pull stroke - Was a fraction early in doing so, the ball slams the inside edge and rolls behind the stumps

88.4 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, FOUR, that's loose from Moeen Ali, but he gets away with that. Short and well wide of off, the ball bounces higher than he expected as he leant into a back foot punch. Skewed it off the toe-end, in the air.....but there's no one in the point region, he'll get a boundary though

88.3 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, dug in short and angled it in, Moeen Ali sees it early and sits under it

88.2 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, asking questions in the outside off corridor, Moeen Ali is happy to let that go

88.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, no run, hits the short of length and generates extra bounce outside off, Moeen Ali gropes at it with a forward push but is lucky not to haved nicked that, past the outside edge

Pradeep from round the wicket

Over: 88	0 1 0 4 0 0	ENG 302/6
Woakes 4(8)	Moeen Ali 24(64)	Eranga 18-2-63-0

87.6 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, absolute rippah to end the over! Squares Woakes up with a good length delivery that darted away in the corridor of uncertainty - Woakes was clueless, looks to block but is bamboozled by the late away movement

87.5 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, this length delivery seams away late outside off, Woakes plays inside the line and lets it go

87.4 - Eranga to Woakes, FOUR, shot sir! That flew off the blade... Pitched up asking to be spanked, Woakes obliges as he drills the drive off the full face of the blade, between the stumps and mid-off. Raced away!

87.3 - Eranga to Woakes, no run, tests him around the off-stump channel, Woakes is well forward and behind that

Back to over the wicket for the right-hander

87.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, 1 run, goes wide of the crease and angles it in from a fullish length, Moeen Ali drives with a closed bat face and sprints for a quick single wide of mid-on

Eranga switches to round the wicket..

87.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, goodish length slanted in around middle and leg, Moeen Ali turns it into the on-side

Shaminda Eranga [17.0-2-58-0] is back into the attack

Over: 87	1 W 0 0 0 0	ENG 297/6
Woakes 0(4)	Moeen Ali 23(62)	Pradeep 18-3-65-3

86.6 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, a tad fuller in length on the stumps, Woakes goes on the back foot but manages to defend it back to the bowler

86.5 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, good length delivery outside off, Woakes shoulders arms

86.4 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, blocked it to point

86.3 - Pradeep to Woakes, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Woakes thought of playing at it but in the end lets it go late

Chris Woakes, right handed bat, comes to the crease

86.2 - Pradeep to Bairstow, out Caught by Chandimal!! Everytime England get a partnership, Sri Lanka find a way to comeback into the game, Bairstow misses out on his fifty. Short delivery outside off that keeps slightly low, Bairstow goes for the cut but gets an under edge that goes to the keeper who takes an easy catch. Bairstow c Chandimal b Pradeep 48(57) [4s-5]

Pradeep to Bairstow, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

86.1 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short delivery outside off, Moeen gets on top of the bounce and drops it in front of cover-point

Over: 86	0 0 0 1 4 0	ENG 296/5
Bairstow 48(56)	Moeen Ali 22(61)	Lakmal 18-3-58-1

85.6 - Lakmal to Bairstow, no run, length on middle, bunted down the ground

85.5 - Lakmal to Bairstow, FOUR, very full delivery outside off, Bairstow gets forward and clubs the drive to deep extra cover

85.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, byes, 1 run, good length delivery that kicks off from the wicket, Moeen lets it go, the ball sneaks through Chandimal's gloves and hence, the batsmen scamper for a bye

85.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller and kept low, Moeen shoulders arms

85.2 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller in length delivery outside off, left alone

85.1 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, angling into the left hander, Moeen gets it off the inside edge on the drive, the ball rolls to mid-on

Over: 85	2 4 0 2 1 1	ENG 291/5
Moeen Ali 22(57)	Bairstow 44(54)	Pradeep 17-3-64-2

84.6 - Pradeep to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shortish outside off, Moeen hops and taps it square on the off-side

84.5 - Pradeep to Bairstow, 1 run, drop and run single from Bairstow

84.4 - Pradeep to Bairstow, 2 runs, tucked wide of mid-wicket and good running ensures the duo pick up a brace

84.3 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, Sri Lanka go for an LBW review, there is nothing on the RTS, pitching in line, impact in line but wickets missing. So the umpire's call stays, this nipped back in and rapped on Bairstow's pads, the visitors go up for an appeal for LBW, but rightly turned down. The batsman was looking to clip it around corner, but was beaten by the sharp inward movement

84.2 - Pradeep to Bairstow, FOUR, fuller in length on the pads, Bairstow whips this wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder who had no chance to stop it

84.1 - Pradeep to Bairstow, 2 runs, Pradeep is getting to jag back in sharply, Bairstow tucks it off the inside half of the bat to deep mid-wicket and scamper back for a second

Nuwan Pradeep [16.0-3-54-2] is back into the attack

Over: 84	0 1 0 0 0 0	ENG 281/5
Moeen Ali 21(56)	Bairstow 35(49)	Lakmal 17-3-54-1

83.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, Lakmal bowls this slightly back of a length outside off, Moeen defends it back

83.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Moeen shoulders arms

83.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, full and angling in a touch, Moeen times the drive well but finds the man at cover

83.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, Lakmal comes round the wicket and angles this into Moeen, defended to point

83.2 - Lakmal to Bairstow, 1 run, this one came in sharply into the right hander, Bairstow tucks it wide of mid-on

83.1 - Lakmal to Bairstow, no run, hint of outswing for Lakmal, Bairstow defends it with an open bat face towards gully

Over: 83	0 0 0 1 0 0	ENG 280/5
Moeen Ali 21(52)	Bairstow 34(47)	Eranga 17-2-58-0

82.6 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, wide delivery angling away even further, Moeen Ali shoulders arms

82.5 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, short delivery bowled just outside off, Moeen has enough time to sway away from it

82.4 - Eranga to Bairstow, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the off-stump, Bairstow drops it towards point and gets to the other end

Meanwhile, Eranga and Herath involve in a short conflab, Chandimal looks okay and we are all set to go

82.3 - Eranga to Bairstow, no run, width on offer, but the ball stays low and beats Bairstow's bat on the inside edge, Chandimal got a bad bounce and got hit on the fingers, he seems to be in a bit of pain and is surrounded by his teammates. He is getting some treatment from the physio, looks like he is getting more strapping on his fingers

82.2 - Eranga to Bairstow, no run, angles in and just held its line, enough to get past the bat of Bairstow

82.1 - Eranga to Bairstow, no run, fuller in length outside off, driven to mid-off

Two slips a gully and deep square leg for Eranga as well

Over: 82	0 1 0 0 0 0	ENG 279/5
Moeen Ali 21(50)	Bairstow 33(43)	Lakmal 16-3-53-1

81.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, slightly fuller and angling away, Moeen shoulders arms

81.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, very full and outside off, Moeen pushes it to mid-off

81.4 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish length delivery outside off, Moeen mistimes the drive to mid-off

81.3 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller in length this time, Moeen gets forward and drives it well but finds mid-on

81.2 - Lakmal to Bairstow, 1 run, length delivery on the pads, Bairstow flicks it to deep mid-wicket

81.1 - Lakmal to Bairstow, no run, good length delivery in the channel outside off, Bairstow defends it to cover

Two slips and a gully for Lakmal

Suranga Lakmal [15.0-3-52-1] is back into the attack

Over: 81	0 4 0 4 0 0	ENG 278/5
Moeen Ali 21(46)	Bairstow 32(41)	Eranga 16-2-57-0

80.6 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off, Moeen shoulders arms

80.5 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, full delivery well outside off, left alone

80.4 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, FOUR, pitched up delivery outside off, Moeen slashes hard, he gets a thick outside edge which goes in the gap between slip and gully

Deep square leg has been placed now

80.3 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Ali tucks it to square leg

80.2 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, FOUR, hint of swing into the left hander, bowls this very full, Moeen drills the drive down the ground and into the fence in a hurry

80.1 - Eranga to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length delivery angling across the left hander, Moeen lets it go

Shaminda Eranga [15.0-2-49-0] is back into the attack

Sri Lanka have taken the new ball straightaway

Over: 80	1 0 0 0 0 1	ENG 270/5
Moeen Ali 13(40)	Bairstow 32(41)	Herath 24-1-74-0

79.6 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, flighted delivery on the pads, Moeen flicks to mid-wicket

79.5 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery on the off-stump, defended

79.4 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-wicket

79.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length delivery down leg, Ali doesn't make any connection and the keeper fumbles

79.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, shortish in length delivery on the stumps, Moeen stays back and defends

79.1 - Herath to Bairstow, 1 run, sliding down leg stump line, Bairstow tucks it to deep backward square leg and gets a single

Over: 79	0 1 0 1 1L 0	ENG 268/5
Moeen Ali 12(35)	Bairstow 31(40)	Siriwardana 8-0-35-2

78.6 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, full delivery on the stumps, defended

78.5 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, leg byes, 1 run, full delivery outside leg stump, Bairstow goes low and looks to sweep, misses and wears it on his pads. The ball rolls away to short fine leg

78.4 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, 1 run, tossed up delivery and sliding down leg, Moeen tucks it and gets to the other end

78.3 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, turning into Moeen, defends it to mid-wicket

78.2 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Bairstow rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket

78.1 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, no run, flatter and aiming at the stumps, Bairstow gets forward and defends it back to the bowler

Over: 78	0 1 0 0 0 0	ENG 265/5
Moeen Ali 11(32)	Bairstow 30(37)	Herath 23-1-72-0

77.6 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, slightly flatter and on the off-stump line, Moeen gets well forward and blocks

77.5 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, well flighted delivery on the stumps, Moeen wrists it to mid-on

77.4 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, Moeen gets forward and defends it to cover

77.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, full delivery turning into Moeen, defended

77.2 - Herath to Bairstow, 1 run, tossed up delivery just outside off, Bairstow drops it in front of the cover fielder and takes a quick single

77.1 - Herath to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Bairstow gets forward in defence

Drinks are on the field now, the second new ball is due in 3 overs and the Sri Lankan fast bolwers are stretching well before they get a crack at the new ball. For now, Herath will continue

Over: 77	1 0 1 1 0 1	ENG 264/5
Bairstow 29(35)	Moeen Ali 11(28)	Siriwardana 7-0-33-2

76.6 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, Siriwardana keeps it in the channel outside off, dabbed to sweeper cover

76.5 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, no run, from slightly wide of the crease, Siriwardana attempts to create an angle across the right-hander, tapped towards the cover-region

76.4 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, 1 run, sliding down leg, Ali clips it to deep square leg stylishly

76.3 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, short and wide delivery, Bairstow crunches the cut to sweeper cover

76.2 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, Bairstow gets a stride forward and defends

76.1 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, 1 run, too straight from Siriwardana, clipped to deep backward square leg

Over: 76	1 2 0 1 0 0	ENG 260/5
Bairstow 27(31)	Moeen Ali 9(26)	Herath 22-1-71-0

75.6 - Herath to Bairstow, no run, tossed up delivery and on the stumps, defended off the front foot

75.5 - Herath to Bairstow, no run, flatter and straight, forward and defended

75.4 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 1 run, too straight and that's been worked off the pads through square leg

75.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, steps down the track and takes this on the full, clipped straight to short mid-wicket

75.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Ali prods forward and seeks to push this quicker delivery, gets a soft outside edge that dribbles away wide of the lone slip

75.1 - Herath to Bairstow, 1 run, floated up on the stumps, punched down to long-on

Over: 75	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 256/5
Moeen Ali 6(23)	Bairstow 26(28)	Siriwardana 6-0-29-2

74.6 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali plonks his front foot and solidly defends it

74.5 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, too straight from Siriwardana, clipped towards square leg

74.4 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, flatter ball from Siriwardana, Ali is steadfast in his defence

74.3 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali sits on one knee and tries to sweep, and gets an inside edge onto his pad

74.2 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, flatter delivery and on the stumps, defended

74.1 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow stays leg-side of the ball and drives it to sweeper cover

Milinda Siriwardana [5.0-0-28-2] is back into the attack

Over: 74	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 255/5
Moeen Ali 6(18)	Bairstow 25(27)	Herath 21-1-67-0

73.6 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali taps it back towards Herath

73.5 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, pushed back towards the bowler, who stops it on his followthrough. In fact, Bairstow and Herath almost collide. Bairstow has a friendly chat with the bowler

73.4 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, slower through the air from Herath, Ali gets a soft leading edge on his tuck towards short cover

73.3 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, nice cricket there from Herath, but he does not get the reward for it. From wide of the crease, Herath angles it in, Ali is unsure about whether to play it or let it go by. In the end, has a poke at it and the ball whooshes past the outside edge

73.2 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, flatter delivery and just outside off, Ali gently prods forward and defends

73.1 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, stump-to-stump line, defended off the front font

Over: 73	0 4 0 1 0 1	ENG 255/5
Moeen Ali 6(12)	Bairstow 25(27)	Lakmal 15-3-52-1

72.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, 1 run, good length delivery and outside off, Ali cracks it square on the off-side

72.5 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, angled across the left-hander, left alone to the keeper

72.4 - Lakmal to Bairstow, 1 run, pitched up ball and outside off, Bairstow drives it to mid-off and hares down to the other end. Mathews flings in a throw at the bowler's end, but misses. Anyway, the batsman was in

72.3 - Lakmal to Bairstow, no run, a tad fuller and cuts back in rather sharply, Bairstow dabs it to gully

72.2 - Lakmal to Bairstow, FOUR, fuller length delivery that is angled in, with a concoction of timing and placement, Bairstow essays the on-drive into the downtown territories

72.1 - Lakmal to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery and outside off, Bairstow toe-ends the drive to mid-off

Over: 72	0 0 0 1 0 0	ENG 249/5
Moeen Ali 5(10)	Bairstow 20(23)	Herath 20-0-67-0

71.6 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, a touch quicker from Herath, Ali prods half forward and defends

71.5 - Herath to Moeen Ali, no run, deliciously flighted and on the stumps, defended

71.4 - Herath to Bairstow, 1 run, a hint of turn for Herath, Bairstow covers for it and dabs it to backward point for a quick single. He played that stroke with soft hands

71.3 - Herath to Bairstow, no run, flatter delivery and zooming in on the stumps, Bairstow pushes it towards the cover-region

71.2 - Herath to Bairstow, no run, another fuller length delivery from Herath and on the stumps, Bairstow drives it to short cover, who makes a fine stop

71.1 - Herath to Bairstow, no run, very full and on the stumps, pushed towards short cover

Rangana Herath [19.0-0-66-0] is back into the attack

Over: 71	0 2 2 4 1 0	ENG 248/5
Moeen Ali 5(8)	Bairstow 19(19)	Lakmal 14-3-46-1

70.6 - Lakmal to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and Lakmal teases the batsman in that one square foot window outside off, Ali waves it through to the keeper

70.5 - Lakmal to Bairstow, 1 run, too straight from Lakmal, tucked to mid-wicket

70.4 - Lakmal to Bairstow, FOUR, this one cuts back in sharply from back of a length, Bairstow, though, is able to adjust for it and stays slightly leg-side of the ball to dab it between gully and the slip cordon for a boundary. Expertly played by him

70.3 - Lakmal to Bairstow, 2 runs, half-volley on leg-stump, Bairstow flicks it to deep backward square leg and adds two more runs to the tally

70.2 - Lakmal to Bairstow, 2 runs, gentle away-swing for Lakmal and it was bowled outside off, Bairstow prods forward and drives it more on the up to deep extra cover for a couple

70.1 - Lakmal to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery and angled in, Bairstow drives it to mid-off. He played that stroke all along the carpet

Suranga Lakmal [13.0-3-37-1] is back into the attack

Over: 70	1 1 0 0 4 0	ENG 239/5
Moeen Ali 5(7)	Bairstow 10(14)	Siriwardana 5-0-28-2

69.6 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery and on off-stump, defended

69.5 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, FOUR, nice timing and placement from Ali. Overpitched and outside off, Ali crunches the drive and it zooms away to the sweeper cover fence. The fielder in the deep runs around the circumference, but can't prevent the boundary

69.4 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, turn for Siriwardana, but it was bowled outside off, left alone to the keeper. It was also slow turn for Siriwardana

69.3 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, slower through the air and on off-stump, Ali takes a stride forward and defends

69.2 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, a hint of drift for Siriwardana, nudged to mid-wicket

69.1 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, 1 run, too full and on the stumps, Ali knocks it down to long-on

Over: 69	0 0 0 4 0 2	ENG 233/5
Bairstow 9(13)	Moeen Ali 0(2)	Pradeep 16-3-54-2

68.6 - Pradeep to Bairstow, 2 runs, another one speared down leg, Bairstow, with a crisp downward angling of the willow, clips it to deep backward square leg, where the fielder swoops down on the ball quickly, but can't succeed in his endeavour to stop the duo from stealing a brace

68.5 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, good length delivery from Pradeep, Bairstow taps it to cover

68.4 - Pradeep to Bairstow, FOUR, from wide of the crease, Pradeep drifts it down leg, Bairstow flicks it in the air over mid-wicket and off she goes

68.3 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, a tad fuller and angled in, Bairstow drives it on the up towards the cover-region

68.2 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, on a length and in that zone outside off, Bairstow greets it with a lifted ball

68.1 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, Bairstow pushes it towards mid-off

Over: 68	0 1 1 W 0 0	ENG 227/5
Moeen Ali 0(2)	Bairstow 3(7)	Siriwardana 4-0-22-2

67.6 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up delivery from Siriwardana, defended

67.5 - Siriwardana to Moeen Ali, no run, slower through the air and on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler

Moeen Ali, left handed bat, comes to the crease

67.4 - Siriwardana to James Vince, out Caught by Thirimanne!! Sri Lanka are fighting back. It is Thirimanne, who has taken a stunner at short-cover. Vince drives it on the up and through the line to a flighted delivery and as a result, could not keep it on the ground. Thirimanne flew to his right and then put in a full-length dive to snaffle it air-borne. Vince has a tendency to get in and throw his wicket away in County cricket and here, too, he has done something similar. James Vince c Thirimanne b Siriwardana 35(59) [4s-4]

Siriwardana to James Vince, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

67.3 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, Bairstow takes a step or two out of the crease to clip this very full delivery to mid-on

67.2 - Siriwardana to James Vince, 1 run, too straight from Siriwardana, Vince clips it to deep backward square leg

67.1 - Siriwardana to James Vince, no run, stump-to-stump line, Vince defends after coming forward

Over: 67	0 1 0 0 1 0	ENG 225/4
Bairstow 2(6)	James Vince 34(56)	Pradeep 15-3-48-2

66.6 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, fuller length delivery and outside off, left alone to the keeper

66.5 - Pradeep to James Vince, 1 run, short and subsidized with width, Vince cracks the cut to deep backward point. It was timed to perfection, but could not get the placement

66.4 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, fullish and a hint of away-movement, Vince does not contemplate playing a shot at it

66.3 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, a tad fuller and on the stumps, Vince tries to tuck it around the corner and misses. There is a muted appeal for LBW, but when a bowler is bowling from wide of the crease, it is an indicator that it would miss the stumps. It was high, too

66.2 - Pradeep to Bairstow, 1 run, Pradeep yanks his length back a touch on this delivery, dabbed square on the off-side

66.1 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, good length delivery and it stays low a wee bit, but Bairstow hangs back and defends

Over: 66	1 0 1 0 0 2	ENG 223/4
James Vince 33(53)	Bairstow 1(3)	Siriwardana 3-0-20-1

65.6 - Siriwardana to James Vince, 2 runs, Vince drives it all along the carpet square on the off-side for a couple

Yet again Vince stops just before the bowler was about to complete his action. I think he was distracted by someone behind the bowler's arm

65.5 - Siriwardana to James Vince, no run, another full ball and just outside off, Vince checks his drive and Siriwardana stops it on his followthrough

65.4 - Siriwardana to James Vince, no run, very full and on the stumps, defended

65.3 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, 1 run, tossed up delivery from Siriwardana, Bairstow pushes it to cover-point

65.2 - Siriwardana to Bairstow, no run, slower through the air from Siriwardana, defended solidly

65.1 - Siriwardana to James Vince, 1 run, even that delivery stays a touch low. There is inconsistent bounce on offer here for the bowlers. Vince, though, does well to cover for it and tuck it to mid-wicket

Milinda Siriwardana [2.0-0-16-1] is back into the attack

Over: 65	0 2 0 1 W 0	ENG 219/4
Bairstow 0(1)	James Vince 30(49)	Pradeep 14-3-46-2

64.6 - Pradeep to Bairstow, no run, Pradeep bowls it in that one square foot window outside off, left alone to the keeper

Jonny Bairstow, right handed bat, comes to the crease

64.5 - Pradeep to Root, out Caught by Kaushal Silva!! Well, that is a prized scalp for the visitors. Short in length and it is angled in, Root looks to work it through the on-side, but the ball gets big on him. It hits the bottom of the bat and lobs up in the air. Kaushal at cover snaffles an easy catch. Root looked in prime form and would be disappointed that he could not convert it into a big one. Root c Kaushal Silva b Pradeep 80(119) [4s-5]

Pradeep to Root, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

64.4 - Pradeep to James Vince, 1 run, a bit of width on offer, Vince cracks the late cut to deep backward point

64.3 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, punched to cover

64.2 - Pradeep to James Vince, 2 runs, slightly shorter in length, Vince cracks the whippy pull to mid-wicket for a couple

64.1 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, back of a length delivery that nips back in a touch, Vince stays back and aims to defend, but is beaten on the bottom edge. It stayed low, but thankfully for the batsman, it was not bowled on the stumps

Over: 64	2 1 1 2 4 0	ENG 216/3
Root 80(118)	James Vince 27(45)	Herath 19-0-66-0

63.6 - Herath to Root, no run, slower through the air, Root pushes it into the off-side

63.5 - Herath to Root, FOUR, sliding down leg, Root sinks on one knee and paddles it to the fine leg fence. Street-smart cricket from him

63.4 - Herath to Root, 2 runs, Root skips down the track, takes it on the full and neatly flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs

63.3 - Herath to James Vince, 1 run, Vince stays leg-side of the ball and drives it to sweeper cover

63.2 - Herath to Root, 1 run, too full from Herath, Root tucks it past FSL to mid-wicket for a single

63.1 - Herath to Root, 2 runs, exemplary running there by Root. Root takes a step or two out of the crease, Herath bowls it just outside off, the batsman slices the drive to sweeper cover and scampers across for a brace

Over: 63	0 1 0 0 4 0	ENG 206/3
James Vince 26(44)	Root 71(113)	Pradeep 13-3-43-1

62.6 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, Vince defends this back of a length to backward point

62.5 - Pradeep to James Vince, FOUR, this one, seams back into the right-hander from good length, Vince prods half forward and pushes at it with soft hands and it vrooms away to the third man fence. The third slip fielder gives the chase but to no avail. Remember, there is no third man in place

62.4 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, another length delivery and it again nips away from Vince, he greets it with a lifted bat

62.3 - Pradeep to James Vince, no run, good length delivery and a hint of seam movement away from the batsman, left alone to the keeper

Pradeep stops just before he gets into his delivery stride. Maybe the batsman was distracted by something behind the bowler's arm

62.2 - Pradeep to Root, 1 run, a touch of width on offer, Root cracks the cut square on the off-side

62.1 - Pradeep to Root, no run, Pradeep keeps it in the channel outside off, Root punches it to mid-off

Nuwan Pradeep [12.0-3-38-1] is back into the attack

Over: 62	0 0 0 1 0 0	ENG 201/3
James Vince 22(40)	Root 70(111)	Herath 18-0-56-0

61.6 - Herath to James Vince, no run, slower through the air and on the stumps, defended with bat and pad tucked in together

61.5 - Herath to James Vince, no run, there is a bit of excitement in the middle, but I think when Vince tried to squeeze it towards cover, his bat hit the pad simultaneously. As a result, there was a stifled appeal for LBW, but rightly turned down. It was the arm-ball from Herath

61.4 - Herath to Root, 1 run, Root camps back, rolls his wrists on it and clips it to backward square leg

61.3 - Herath to Root, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, this time, Root drives it gently towards the cover-region

61.2 - Herath to Root, no run, slower through the air and on the stumps, Root clips it to mid-wicket

61.1 - Herath to Root, no run, a hint of turn for Herath, Root pushes it towards mid-on

The players are back out in the middle. It seems to have brightened up a bit and that is good news. Herath has the ball in his hand. He has a slip and a FSL in place. Remember, he has 299 scalps to his name

So, England have dominated the proceedings till now. The visitors have shown sparks of brilliance, but just have not been able to string together consistent spells to keep the pressure on the hosts. Joe Root, with heavy dollops of skill and elegance, has cracked a series of boundaries and looks set to compose a big score.

Despite England losing Alex Hales in the post-lunch session, they continued to pile on the runs. It was Joe Root, who showed his class and quality, with a volley of fine strokes. He played with equanimity and a touch of calm countenance to keep the opposition at bay. James Vince, too, looked in good touch during his brief stay at the crease. Lakmal and Pradeep toiled hard and have been rewarded with a wicket each. Herath kept the lid on the scoring rate, but on day 1, he has not been able to extract much assistance from the track. Join us in a few minutes for the post-tea session...

Over: 61	0 0 1 0 0 0	ENG 200/3
James Vince 22(38)	Root 69(107)	Eranga 15-2-49-0

60.6 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length delivery just leaving the batsman, Vince decides late to leave it and is beaten

60.5 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Vince looks to push at it and gets beaten

60.4 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length delivery way outside off, Vince shoulders arms

60.3 - Eranga to Root, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Root gets across and pulls it to deep mid-wicket, was in control all the way, also brings up England's 200

60.2 - Eranga to Root, no run, slightly short on off, punched back to bolwer

60.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, good length on middle, turned it to short mid-wicket

This might be the last over before tea

Over: 60	0 0 1 0 0 0	ENG 199/3
James Vince 22(35)	Root 68(104)	Herath 17-0-55-0

59.6 - Herath to James Vince, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, blocked from the crease

59.5 - Herath to James Vince, no run, full delivery driven to cover

59.4 - Herath to James Vince, no run, full delivery and on the stumps, wristed to mid-on

59.3 - Herath to Root, 1 run, flatter and sliding into the pads, Root rocks on the back foot and tucks it to mid-wicket

59.2 - Herath to Root, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, driven to cover. The batsman looks to nab in a single, but sent back

59.1 - Herath to Root, no run, sliding in from off-stump, Root gets forward and pushes it to short mid-wicket

Over: 59	0 1 4 0 0 0	ENG 198/3
James Vince 22(32)	Root 67(101)	Eranga 14-2-48-0

58.6 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, and again, Vince lets it go to the keeper's gloves

58.5 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length delivery well outside off, Vince watches it under his eyes and lets it go

58.4 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone

58.3 - Eranga to James Vince, FOUR, short delivery aiming at the badge of the batsman, was totally surprised with the bounce and gets a top edge on the pull that flies to the vacant fine leg region and into the boundary

58.2 - Eranga to Root, 1 run, Root gets right forward and drives this full delivery to sweeper cover

58.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-off

Over: 58	0 0 1 0 4 0	ENG 193/3
James Vince 18(28)	Root 66(99)	Herath 16-0-54-0

57.6 - Herath to James Vince, no run, flatter on the stumps, Vince ekes out an inside edge onto his pads and the ball rolls to the on-side

57.5 - Herath to James Vince, FOUR, well flighted delivery just outside off, Vince leans forward and times the drive well past the mid-off fielder who had no chance of stopping it

57.4 - Herath to James Vince, no run, fuller in length, Vince pushes it to mid-off and looks for a single, turned down by Root

57.3 - Herath to Root, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Root gets on his knees and sweeps it to fine leg

57.2 - Herath to Root, no run, pushed to the on-side to this full delivery

57.1 - Herath to Root, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

Over: 57	0 1 0 0 0 0	ENG 188/3
James Vince 14(25)	Root 65(96)	Eranga 13-2-43-0

56.6 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, defended back to the bowler

56.5 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, angling into the right hander and just straightened, Vince outside edges it to the slip cordon, went on the bounce to Thirimanne, who dives to his left and stops it

56.4 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length outside off, Vince has nothing to do with it

56.3 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, driven to mid-on

56.2 - Eranga to Root, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Root cuts it hard but straight to the man at deep point

56.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, good length delivery aiming at Root's pads, tucked it straight to mid-wicket

Over: 56	3 0 1 1 1 0	ENG 187/3
James Vince 14(21)	Root 64(94)	Herath 15-0-49-0

55.6 - Herath to James Vince, no run, slows this one up on middle, Vince is watchful as he gets behind the line to block that

55.5 - Herath to Root, 1 run, fullish and flatter on middle, driven past the non-striker trowards long-on

55.4 - Herath to James Vince, 1 run, stays on the front foot and eases a drive through cover

55.3 - Herath to Root, 1 run, camps back and wrists this arm-ball behind square leg

55.2 - Herath to Root, no run, this floaty delivery pitched on off and ripped past the outside edge of Root, he was looking to push it off the front foot and lost his balance while doing so - Only for a fleeting moment though, got his back foot dragged inside the line

TV umpire has been pressed into service: For a stumping chance against Root. "Fair delivery, I think front angle is best. Just rock and roll that. Yes, there...Root has grounded his foot back in time" No nonsense from Rod Tucker. NOT OUT is the verdict

55.1 - Herath to James Vince, 3 runs, tosses it too full and wide, Vince leans into a drive and caresses it past a diving short cover. Lakmal gives chase, puts in a full-length dive and hauls it back to prevent the boundary

Rangana Herath [14.0-0-43-0] is back into the attack

A slip and a FSL for Herath...

Over: 55	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 181/3
Root 62(91)	James Vince 10(18)	Eranga 12-2-42-0

54.6 - Eranga to Root, no run, gets closer to the stumps and bowls that tight line around off, Root goes back and across to present a straight bat

54.5 - Eranga to Root, no run, goodish length tilting in towards off, punched sweetly towards mid-off

54.4 - Eranga to Root, no run, Root watches this wide delivery into the keeper's hands

54.3 - Eranga to Root, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Root drives it to the left of mid-on

54.2 - Eranga to Root, no run, back of a length delivery from Eranga, punched to the left of the bolwer

54.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, tucked to mid-wicket

Over: 54	1 0 2 0 0 0	ENG 181/3
James Vince 10(18)	Root 62(85)	Lakmal 13-3-37-1

53.6 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, back of a length delivery well outside off, left alone

53.5 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, angles it into the right hander, tucked to mid-wicket

53.4 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, gentle away movement for Lakmal, Vince has nothing to do with it

53.3 - Lakmal to James Vince, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Vince drives it on the up and just wide of the diving fielder at cover, gets a brace

53.2 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-off

53.1 - Lakmal to Root, 1 run, Lakmal continues round the wicket for Root, bowls this short and very wide, Root gets across and cuts it to deep backward point

Over: 53	0 0 0 1 0 0	ENG 178/3
James Vince 8(13)	Root 61(84)	Eranga 11-1-42-0

52.6 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length delivery well outside off, Vince shoulders arms

52.5 - Eranga to James Vince, no run, good length delivery close to off-stump, defended

52.4 - Eranga to Root, 1 run, full delivery on the pads, Root flicks it to deep square leg

52.3 - Eranga to Root, no run, full delivery on the stumps, driven to mid-off

52.2 - Eranga to Root, no run, Root gets across and looks to guide it to third man, instead gets an inside edge that rolls to the keeper

52.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, starts with a back of a length delivery on the stumps, Root defends it to covers

Shaminda Eranga [10.0-1-41-0] is back into the attack

A slight delay as Eranga is getting his spikes cleaned up, replaces Siriwardana

Over: 52	0 3 3 1 0 0	ENG 177/3
James Vince 8(11)	Root 60(80)	Lakmal 12-3-34-1

51.6 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, full delivery outside off, Vince watches it under his eyes and lets it go

51.5 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, back over the wicket to Vince, back of a length delivery outside off, Vince shoulders arms

51.4 - Lakmal to Root, 1 run, angling across Root, gets behind the line and punches it to point

Round the wicket comes Lakmal

51.3 - Lakmal to James Vince, 3 runs, and again, Lakmal bowls this on the pads of Vince, tucks it to backward square leg, the man at fine leg ran across to his left and saved a run

51.2 - Lakmal to Root, 3 runs, Lakmal looks to aim at Root's pads, slides this down leg, Root tucks it to vacant mid-wicket region and get three

51.1 - Lakmal to Root, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

Over: 51	2 1 1 1 0 4	ENG 170/3
James Vince 5(8)	Root 56(77)	Siriwardana 2-0-16-1

50.6 - Siriwardana to James Vince, FOUR, tossed up well wide of off, Vince drills the drive and finds the gap between cover and extra cover, no stopping that

50.5 - Siriwardana to James Vince, no run, Vince defends this good length delivery back to the bowler

50.4 - Siriwardana to Root, 1 run, short and wide, Root punches it to sweeper cover for a single

50.3 - Siriwardana to James Vince, 1 run, back of a length delivery sliding down leg, Vince tucks it to mid-wicket off the back foot

50.2 - Siriwardana to Root, 1 run, full delivery outside off, driven to the right of sweeper cover

50.1 - Siriwardana to Root, 2 runs, slider on the pads, Root gets on the back foot and tucks it to fine leg and scampers back for a brace

Over: 50	0 1 0 0 0 0	ENG 161/3
James Vince 0(5)	Root 52(74)	Lakmal 11-3-27-1

49.6 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, full delivery on the pads, Vince flicks it straight to mid-wicket

Lakmal slips as he jumps into his bowling stride, no damage done

49.5 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, full delivery on the off-stump, blocks it to backward point with an open bat face

49.4 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Vince left alone

49.3 - Lakmal to James Vince, no run, that's a Peach for a new batsman, Lakmal angles this into the right hander and the ball just held its line to beat the outside edge of Vince

49.2 - Lakmal to Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root covers the line and pushes it to deep point for an easy single

49.1 - Lakmal to Root, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, just a hint of away movement for Lakmal, defended

Over: 49	0 1 0 6 W 0	ENG 160/3
James Vince 0(1)	Root 51(72)	Siriwardana 1-0-7-1

48.6 - Siriwardana to James Vince, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Vince gets forward and pushes it to covers

James Vince, right handed bat, comes to the crease

48.5 - Siriwardana to Hales, out Caught by Mathews!! Superb catch by the skipper!! Slightly short of length outside off, Hales goes for the cut hard and gets an outside edge that flies to the right of Mathews who takes a one handed blinder diving across full length. Hales c Mathews b Siriwardana 83(145) [4s-9 6s-1]

Siriwardana to Hales, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

48.4 - Siriwardana to Hales, SIX, tossed up on the stumps and Hales dismisses of his presence over the bowler's head for a maximum

48.3 - Siriwardana to Hales, no run, pushed it flatter on the stumps, defended to covers

48.2 - Siriwardana to Root, 1 run, tossed up delivery well outside off, Root gets well forward and drives it to sweeper cover

48.1 - Siriwardana to Root, no run, starts off with a well tossed up delivery outside off, Root mistimes the drive to covers

Milinda Siriwardana, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 48	0 2 2 3 0 2	ENG 153/2
Hales 77(142)	Root 50(70)	Lakmal 10-3-26-1

47.6 - Lakmal to Hales, 2 runs, dropped!! Half chance may be, Hales punches this wide delivery outside off, gets an outside edge that flies low to the right of a diving 2nd slip (Karunaratne), gets fingertips but couldn't cling on, rolls away to the vacant third man region

47.5 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, defended to covers

47.4 - Lakmal to Root, 3 runs, 20th Test Fifty for Root, again Lakmal bowls this back of a length outside off, Root rocks on the back foot and puches it to deep extra cover and gets three this time

47.3 - Lakmal to Root, 2 runs, this time punched it well in front of the square to this back of a length delivery well outside off, easy two for Root

47.2 - Lakmal to Root, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Root punches it to the right of the man at sweeper and gets a couple

47.1 - Lakmal to Root, no run, hint of shape away for Lakmal, back of a length delivery punched to mid-off

Suranga Lakmal [9.0-3-17-1] is back into the attack

Over: 47	4 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 144/2
Hales 75(140)	Root 43(66)	Pradeep 12-3-38-1

46.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, slightly fullish just outside off, Hales prods forward and defends it towards mid-off

46.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, bumper again on the stumps, Hales ducks under it

46.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, on a length and holding its line just a touch, Hales bunts it down the pitch awkwardly

46.3 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, back of a length just outside off, Hales defends it off the back foot

46.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, bumper on the stumps, Hales sways away from the line

46.1 - Pradeep to Hales, FOUR, pitched up on the stumps, Hales leans forward and drives it along the ground towards mid-on. The ball races away into the fence

Over: 46	0 1 1 1 0 2	ENG 140/2
Root 43(66)	Hales 71(134)	Herath 14-0-43-0

45.6 - Herath to Root, 2 runs, strays down leg, Root sits on one knee and paddles it fine. Runs hard and gets a couple.

45.5 - Herath to Root, no run, uses his feet and works it to mid-on

45.4 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, slower through the air, Hales gets forward on the defensive push, ekes out a soft outside edge which rolls away just wide of slip and the pair steal a single

45.3 - Herath to Root, 1 run, very full, Root drives it to long-off

45.2 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, darts it around off, Hales leans forward and slices it towards sweeper cover

45.1 - Herath to Hales, no run, arm-ball, fires it on middle, Hales watches it carefully and defends it

Over: 45	0 0 0 2 1 1	ENG 135/2
Hales 69(131)	Root 40(63)	Pradeep 11-3-34-1

44.6 - Pradeep to Hales, 1 run, too straight on middle and leg, Hales works it to wide of mid-on and retains the strike with that run

44.5 - Pradeep to Root, 1 run, shortish in length and just outside off, Root punches it towards sweeper cover and thinks about a second but the fielder was quick to get to the ball and the pair decides against it

44.4 - Pradeep to Root, 2 runs, overpitched just outside off, Root gets forward and drives it along the ground towards sweeper cover and gets a couple

44.3 - Pradeep to Root, no run, similar delivery, Root offers a similar defence staying in his crease

44.2 - Pradeep to Root, no run, from wide of the crease, angles it around off, Root stays firm and defends it

44.1 - Pradeep to Root, no run, on a length and nipping in a touch, Root defends it off the back foot

Over: 44	1 2 1 1 1 0	ENG 131/2
Hales 68(130)	Root 37(58)	Herath 13-0-38-0

43.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Hales defends it to the on-side

43.5 - Herath to Root, 1 run, pushed through quicker just outside off, Root gets a stride forward and drives it to cover

43.4 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, sligthly fullish on the stumps, Hales drills it down to long-on

43.3 - Herath to Root, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, driven to sweeper cover

43.2 - Herath to Root, 2 runs, slightly fullish on the stumps, Root gets forward and gets an inside edge on the tuck as the ball rolls away to backward square leg. The pair run hard and gets a couple

43.1 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, teasing line on middle and leg, Hales works it to mid-wicket

Over: 43	0 0 0 0 3 0	ENG 125/2
Root 33(55)	Hales 66(127)	Pradeep 10-3-30-1

42.6 - Pradeep to Root, no run, short and wide, Root chases and is lucky not to have nicked that

42.5 - Pradeep to Hales, 3 runs, too full on the stumps, Hales worked though mid-wicket. The fielder gives the chase and hauls it down. The pair add three runs to the tally

42.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, on a length and just outside off, Hales leaves it alone

42.3 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, fullish on the stumps, Hales clips it to mid-wicket. The bat turned in his hands after he played it. The fielder at mid-wicket has a shy at the non striker's end but Root was well in. The ball runs away after knocking the bat but they don't steal an overthrow

42.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, pitched up and plugging away outside off, Hales raise his bat and lets it go

42.1 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, fuller and shaping away just a touch, Hales blocks it

Nuwan Pradeep [9.0-3-27-1] is back into the attack

Over: 42	1 0 0 0 1 0	ENG 122/2
Root 33(54)	Hales 63(122)	Herath 12-0-32-0

41.6 - Herath to Root, no run, slightly short outside off, Root went for the cut but hits it straight to backward point

41.5 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, floats it around off and gets it to turn away just a touch, Hales prodded foward to defend, the ball takes the ouside edge and runs away wide of the lonely slip

41.4 - Herath to Hales, no run, arm-ball on the stumps, Hales pushes it back to the bowler

41.3 - Herath to Hales, no run, tossed up around off, Hales gets forward and defends it

41.2 - Herath to Hales, no run, floats it around middle and leg, Hales goes on the back foot and defends it

41.1 - Herath to Root, 1 run, flightly full on middle, worked though mid-wicket

Mathews is walking off the field. Might be just a causal break.

Over: 41	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 120/2
Hales 62(118)	Root 32(52)	Mathews 2-1-3-0

40.6 - Mathews to Hales, no run, fullish on middle, Hales inside the line and flicks it to mid-wicket.

40.5 - Mathews to Hales, no run, on a length and just outside off, Hales shoulders arms

40.4 - Mathews to Hales, no run, full and skidding off the surface, Hales tucks into the on-side with soft hands

40.3 - Mathews to Hales, no run, tight on off stump, Hales blocks it back to the bowler

There was some issue with the sightscreen so there was a slight delay in play

40.2 - Mathews to Hales, no run, slightly short outside off, Hales wanted to cut but is cramped for room and ends up chopping it into the off-side

40.1 - Mathews to Hales, no run, full and nipping in a touch, Hales drives with a straight bat to mid-on

There seems to be some wet patches on the side wicket, so umpires have asked the ground staff to put some saw dust on the wicket

Over: 40	3 0 0 0 1 1	ENG 120/2
Hales 62(112)	Root 32(52)	Herath 11-0-30-0

39.6 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, too full outside off, driven to sweeper cover

39.5 - Herath to Root, 1 run, skips out of the crease and drives it through cover

39.4 - Herath to Root, no run, slightly held back, he wanted block it off the back foot but gets an inside edge on to his pad and the ball rolls away into the on-side

39.3 - Herath to Root, no run, uses his feet and pushes it in to the on-side

39.2 - Herath to Root, no run, defended into the off-side

39.1 - Herath to Hales, 3 runs, too full, clipped it to mid-wicket

Over: 39	1 0 2 0 0 0	ENG 115/2
Root 31(48)	Hales 58(110)	Mathews 1-0-3-0

38.6 - Mathews to Root, no run, goodish length delivery which nips back in a touch, Root was looking to flick, misses it and is struck above the knee roll. An ambitious appeal for an LBW from the Sri Lankans but umpire Aleem Dar was not interested. Height was an issue and it went past the leg-stump, so the on-field call remains. Root survives.

Sri Lankan have taken the review for an LBW decision against Root. Fair delivery. No inside edge. Nothing on the snicko. "Impact in line and missing the stumps" says Rod Tucker

38.5 - Mathews to Root, no run, too full and with a hint of inward movement, Root works it to mid-wicket and chirps a loud "no"

38.4 - Mathews to Root, no run, on a length and outside off, Root stays firm and defends it

38.3 - Mathews to Root, 2 runs, short of length and seaming away outside off, Root punches it to wide of mid-off and gets a brace

38.2 - Mathews to Root, no run, tad fuller from wide of the crease and keeps it outside off, Root leans foward and drives it straight to cover

38.1 - Mathews to Hales, 1 run, pitched up and moving away just outside off, Hales gets a stride forward and drives it through the cover region

Angelo Mathews, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Mathews introduces himself into the attack

Over: 38	0 0 2 4 0 0	ENG 112/2
Root 29(43)	Hales 57(109)	Herath 10-0-25-0

37.6 - Herath to Root, no run, slips this one down leg, Root attempts a sweep but fails to connect

37.5 - Herath to Root, no run, shortish around off, Root defends it off the back foot

37.4 - Herath to Root, FOUR, nicely played! Slightly overpitched, Root leans forward and drives it through extra cover. The ball runs way into the fence

37.3 - Herath to Root, 2 runs, uses his feet to this tossed up delivery and takes it on the full to clip to towards mid-wicket. Good running ensures they get a brace

37.2 - Herath to Root, no run, slightly slower though the air, Root gets on the front foot and blocks it solidly

37.1 - Herath to Root, no run, tossed up on middle, Root defends it

Over: 37	0 1 0 2 1 2	ENG 106/2
Hales 57(109)	Root 23(37)	Eranga 10-1-41-0

36.6 - Eranga to Hales, 2 runs, punches it to sweeper cover and nabs a couple

36.5 - Eranga to Root, 1 run, touch shorter again, Root pushes it to cover, the fielder gets a hand to it but can't stop the ball. The batsmen thinks about a single but aborts it.

36.4 - Eranga to Root, 2 runs, short of length outside off, Root stands tall and pushes it firmly towards cover. Siriwardana gives the chase and keeps the pair down to two

36.3 - Eranga to Root, no run, fullish and with a hint of seam away from the right hander who covers his sticks and lets it go

36.2 - Eranga to Hales, 1 run, fuller length and just a nip away off the deck, Hales pushes at that and the ball rolls away off the outer half to cover and gets to the other end

36.1 - Eranga to Hales, no run, back of a length just outside off, Hales punches it off the back foot to cover

Over: 36	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 100/2
Root 20(34)	Hales 54(106)	Herath 9-0-19-0

35.6 - Herath to Root, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Root gets forward to defend, the ball takes the inner half and rolls away on to the off-side

35.5 - Herath to Root, no run, slower though the air on the stumps, Root defends it off the front foot

35.4 - Herath to Root, no run, pushed through quicker and just outside off, Root leaves it alone

35.3 - Herath to Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps again, Root offers a front foot defence

35.2 - Herath to Root, no run, nice turn from Herath. Tosses it up on middle and gets it to turn away from the defensive poke of Root and is all beaten

35.1 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, darts it around middle and leg, Hales punches it off the back foot to long-on

Over: 35	0 0 0 1 3 0	ENG 99/2
Root 20(29)	Hales 53(105)	Eranga 9-1-35-0

34.6 - Eranga to Root, no run, pounds it fuller outside off, Root doesn't not fiddle at that

34.5 - Eranga to Hales, 3 runs, errs in line and slips on the pads, Hales clips it through mid-wicket. The fielder gives the chase and good running from the pair ensures they add three runs to the tally

34.4 - Eranga to Root, 1 run, drags this one shorter and offers a touch width, Root goes back and pushes it towards cover and hares across to the other end

34.3 - Eranga to Root, no run, back of a length just holding its line outside the off stump, Root presses across and blocks it

34.2 - Eranga to Root, no run, smidgen fuller just outside the off stump, Root gets a nice stride forward and defends it onto the off-side

34.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, fullish outside the off stump around 86mph, Root prod across and bunts it out

Over: 34	0 0 0 4 0 0	ENG 95/2
Hales 50(104)	Root 19(24)	Herath 8-0-18-0

33.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, floated it on the sticks, Hales defends it solidly

33.5 - Herath to Hales, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Hales presses forward and blocks it

33.4 - Herath to Hales, FOUR, beautiful execution! Sees the tossed up delivery early, gets underneath and lifts it over mid-on. One bounce and into the fence. He also brings up his fifty

33.3 - Herath to Hales, no run, nicely tossed up on off, Hales gets forward and defends it

33.2 - Herath to Hales, no run, very full on the stumps, Hales drives it to mid-on

33.1 - Herath to Hales, no run, loopy full delivery on the stumps, Hales jams it towards mid-on where the fielder moved to his left and stopped the ball by outstretching his left hand

Over: 33	0 0 4 0 2 0	ENG 91/2
Root 19(24)	Hales 46(98)	Eranga 8-1-31-0

32.6 - Eranga to Root, no run, touch fullish outside off, Root pushed it to backward point with an open bat face

32.5 - Eranga to Root, 2 runs, vrooming on the pads again, Root shuffles across and flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder though hunts it down and the pair could add only a couple

32.4 - Eranga to Root, no run, fuller and just outside off, Root pushes it off the back foot to cover region

32.3 - Eranga to Root, FOUR, easy pickings for Root! Drifted it on his pads, Root gets behind the line and clips it off his pads through mid-wicket. The fielder gives the chase but to no avail

32.2 - Eranga to Root, no run, pitched up just outside off and kept a touch low, Root punched it towards mid-off

32.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, slips down leg, Root misses the glance and the keeper gathers it moving to his left

Over: 32	1 0 0 0 1 0	ENG 85/2
Hales 46(98)	Root 13(18)	Herath 7-0-14-0

31.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, turn for Herath! Flights it on middle and gets it to turn away sharply after pitching. Hales was surprised and doesn't fiddle at it

31.5 - Herath to Root, 1 run, floated it around off, Root prods across and clips it away on the leg-side

31.4 - Herath to Root, no run, slower through the air, Root prods forward and defends it with an open bat face

31.3 - Herath to Root, no run, tossed up just outside off, Root drives it straight to cover

31.2 - Herath to Root, no run, sligthly fuller this time, Root presses foward and pushes it towards mid-off

31.1 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, Hales gets foward to flick, gets it off the inner half past the FSL towards backward square leg

Welcome back to the post-lunch session. Herath has the red cherry in hand and will start the proceedings. One slip and a FSL in place

An intriguing first session comes to a halt. Both teams should be happy but probably you would say, England are just ahead at the moment. The bowlers created opportunities by bowling tight lines and the field placements were attacking. Lakmal and Pradeep shared a wicket apiece. Herath, albeit wicket-less, lived up to the Numero Uno tag to trouble the batsmen with his box of tricks. As far as the hosts are concerned, Cook was looking good but played a nothing shot against Lakmal, falling just 5 runs short of 10,000 Test runs. Hales and Compton survived a few close calls but the latter's luck eventually ran out when he mistimed a pull and holed out to Lakmal, who pulled off a stunning catch at deep backward square leg. Root came in and batted freely. He along with Hales managed to hang around and steered them to safety. Take a break and join us back for the post-lunch session.

Over: 31	0 0 2 0 0 0	ENG 83/2
Root 12(14)	Hales 45(96)	Eranga 7-1-25-0

30.6 - Eranga to Root, no run, length delivery holding its line just outside off, Root moves across his off-stump and plonks his bat into a defence. Off go the bails and so do the players, meaning it's Lunch time at Chester-le-Street. Classic Test match cricket in the first 2 hours of play, England slightly ahead or its only fair to say equals-pequals. Pitch looks slow and on a few occasions, the ball kept low too

30.5 - Eranga to Root, no run, 81ks outside off, Root jumps and dinks it into the point region

30.4 - Eranga to Root, no run, touch fuller with extra pace, Root checks his drive towards cover

30.3 - Eranga to Root, 2 runs, goodish length around middle and off, Root covers for the line and closes the bat face as he directs a dive through mid-wicket

30.2 - Eranga to Root, no run, full and asking to be driven, Root acknowledges but places it to the left of mid-off where skipper Mathews dives and fields

30.1 - Eranga to Root, no run, zippy bounce at 81ks around off, Root shows a straight bat in defence

Shaminda Eranga [6.0-1-23-0] is back into the attack

Eranga to bowl the final over before lunch

Over: 30	0 1 0 0 0 0	ENG 81/2
Hales 45(96)	Root 10(8)	Herath 6-0-12-0

29.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, quicker around off, Hales is forward and behind that

29.5 - Herath to Hales, no run, flattish on the stumps, defended

29.4 - Herath to Hales, no run, slows it up in the air to deceive Hales in the air, Hales is watchful at the moment, keeps his eyes on the ball and bunts it down

29.3 - Herath to Hales, no run, strides forward and pushes this flighted delivery into the off-side

29.2 - Herath to Root, 1 run, fraction short and angled into the pads, Root hops back and tickles it from off-stump, behind square for a single

29.1 - Herath to Root, no run, drifting in full around off, Root stoops low and drives one off the face (of the bat obviously) towards mid-off

Over: 29	4 0 1 0 0 0	ENG 80/2
Hales 45(92)	Root 9(6)	Pradeep 9-3-27-1

28.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, this one doesn't rise, off a fullish length and well outside the tramline, Hales ignores and the umpire deems it as a legal delivery

28.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, short of length well outside off, punched sweetly to the man at mid-off

28.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, gets behind the line of this good length delivery to push it towards cover

28.3 - Pradeep to Root, 1 run, overcorrects and bowls it too straight, easy peasy for Root who picks and clips to mid-wicket

28.2 - Pradeep to Root, no run, stifled appeal for leg before. Too high and could have easily missed leg, hurled in from back of a length around Root's front thigh, was late on the tuck and rapped in line with leg

28.1 - Pradeep to Root, FOUR, that's Joe Root for you! He can create opportunties to get boundaries, sees a smidge of width and steers it late with an open bat face, behind backward point for an eye-pleasing boundary

Over: 28	0 4 2 0 0 0	ENG 75/2
Hales 45(89)	Root 4(3)	Herath 5-0-11-0

27.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, full and tossed it up ever so slowly, Hales plays a gentle push down the wicket

27.5 - Herath to Hales, no run, takes this flighted delivery in front of his pads and clips to short mid-wicket

27.4 - Herath to Hales, no run, flatter in trajectory, Hales crouches low and blocks

27.3 - Herath to Hales, 2 runs, drags his length back but spins away wide of off, Hales punch-drives it in the gap through cover

27.2 - Herath to Hales, FOUR, lovely flight but too full, Hales strides forward and spanks the cover drive

27.1 - Herath to Hales, no run, loopy around off, Hales is forward to defend that

Over: 27	W 0 1 0 0 4	ENG 69/2
Root 4(3)	Hales 39(83)	Pradeep 8-3-22-1

26.6 - Pradeep to Root, FOUR, short and down the wrong line, Root half-swivels and unleashes a short-arm jab behind square leg, off the mark with a boundary

26.5 - Pradeep to Root, no run, goes wide of the crease and creates the angle, draws Root forward into a push, straightens a touch to beat his outside edge

26.4 - Pradeep to Root, no run, nice watchful defence to this good length delivery landed around off

26.3 - Pradeep to Hales, 1 run, at the toes, flicked past square leg

26.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, slips this down leg, Hales is a tad late on the leg-glance

Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease

26.1 - Pradeep to Compton, out Caught by Lakmal!! Whoa! Whatttay grab from Suranga Lakmal - He was almost emotionless for a couple of seconds, then churns out a huge grin as he hurls the ball in the air. Has to be one of the best catches of this Summer. Compton never looked settled and he perishes after a scratchy 34-ball 9. DISMUMSSAL - Dug in short and drifting in just outside off, Compton had to fetch the pull. Does so and skews it off the thick toe-edge and now comes the drama. Lakmal at deep backward square sees the ball swirl, toddles back, back ....and back. Watches the ball nearly sail over his head. Leaps a touch and snaffles it with his palms over his head. Tumbles down the pitch but ensures he is in complete control of the catch. Compton c Lakmal b Pradeep 9(34)

Pradeep to Compton, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

Over: 26	0 0 1 0 0 0	ENG 64/1
Hales 38(81)	Compton 9(33)	Herath 4-0-5-0

25.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, looped up just outside off, Hales dead-bats it down eth track

25.5 - Herath to Hales, no run, skids on with the arm again, Hales tucks in front of FSL

25.4 - Herath to Hales, no run, arm-ball on middle, pushed down the pitch

25.3 - Herath to Compton, 1 run, risky single but safe! Compton wristed this towards wide mid-on and called for a quick single. Hales was a bit late to respond, Compton somhow manages to drag his bat in time beating a direct hit from the fielder

25.2 - Herath to Compton, no run, floated up around off, Compton presses forward to block

25.1 - Herath to Compton, no run, this spun miles! Pitched on middle and turned away outside off, Compton stays back and bunts it down

Over: 25	0 0 0 3 4 0	ENG 63/1
Hales 38(78)	Compton 8(30)	Pradeep 7-3-17-0

24.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, another huge shout for lbw but Hales got a thick inside edge and umpire Aleem Dar was spot on. Length delivery drifting in towards the pad, Hales went for the flick, but the edge saved him. Would have been plumb if there was no bat involved

24.5 - Pradeep to Hales, FOUR, the runs keep coming! Hales sees this half-volley dip in, bends the front knee and lets his blade go through the line of the delivery. All arms and elbows as the stroks races past mid-off. Top-stuff sir!

24.4 - Pradeep to Compton, 3 runs, serves a full ball at Compton's legs, he says "Thank you" and clips it along the ground behind square

24.3 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, zooms it in around middle from a length, Compton tucks his bat-pad together as he clips to short mid-wicket

24.2 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, touch straighter this time, Compton is content with a gentle defence back down the wicket

24.1 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, 80ks good length on the stumps, Compton moves outside his off-stump to block that

Over: 24	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 56/1
Hales 34(76)	Compton 5(26)	Herath 3-0-4-0

23.6 - Herath to Hales, no run, lures Hales into a drive by bowling it full, went too hard and ended up drilling it back to the bowler

23.5 - Herath to Hales, no run, tosses it up around middle, a back foot jab-esque defence from Hales

23.4 - Herath to Hales, no run, slider on middle, Hales stays deep inside the crease to negate that

23.3 - Herath to Hales, no run, arrowing in towards middle, Hales doesn't quite get to the pitch of the ball, but manages to drag the drive to the right of the bowler

23.2 - Herath to Hales, no run, pushed back towards the bowler

23.1 - Herath to Compton, 1 run, takes a step forward and opens up that off-side with a fluent drive

Over: 23	0 0 4 0 0 0	ENG 55/1
Hales 34(71)	Compton 4(25)	Pradeep 6-3-10-0

22.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, a modest drive towards mid-on

22.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, another lbw shout, jeez! The umpires are having a testing time in the middle. Length delivery tailed back in slightly and clipped Hales on the front pad, he missed the flick but the angle of the delivery might have taken it down leg

22.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, clobbered again, short and wide, but this one went straight to backward point

22.3 - Pradeep to Hales, FOUR, short, wide and punished, Hales jumps onto the back foot and crunches a beautiful cut shot square on the off-side

22.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, touch fuller on off, Hales blocks

22.1 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, good length outside off, left alone to the keeper

Over: 22	0 0 2 0 2L 0	ENG 51/1
Compton 4(25)	Hales 30(65)	Herath 2-0-3-0

21.6 - Herath to Compton, no run, smothers the spin into the on-side

21.5 - Herath to Compton, leg byes, 2 runs, slipping down leg, Compton fails to glance, but it misses the willow and brushes the pads on its way to fine leg

21.4 - Herath to Compton, no run, another quite query from Chandimal, for a lbw but this was clearly missing off. Compton is beaten in the flight as he failed to push off the front foot. Hit on the thigh, but he was well outside the line of off

21.3 - Herath to Compton, 2 runs, stays back and uses his wrists to flick this shortish delivery through mid-wicket

21.2 - Herath to Compton, no run, advances and clips this quicker one towards short mid-wicket

21.1 - Herath to Compton, no run, fuller on middle, Compton tucks it towards FSL

Over: 21	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 47/1
Hales 30(65)	Compton 2(19)	Pradeep 5-3-6-0

20.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, another shout for lbw, similar to the first ball - Same ball, same shot, but just that this was much closer on the replays - Would have clipped the top of middle and leg - Umpire's call. Mathews doesn't want to review....

20.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, gets his bat closer to the pad as he keeps this length ball down to the leg-side

20.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, hangs back and defends it gently into the off-side

20.3 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, slightly full outside off, Hales pushes it towards cover

20.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, third lbw appeal in three overs, this one more stronger and vocal indeed. But umpire Aleem Dar shakes his head in disapproval. This back of a length delivery nipped in sharply and struck Hales as he cemnted his back foot while trying to block. Pitching in-line, impact in-line but height - missing (was the issue there)

20.1 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, spears this fullish delivery on middle, kept low too, Hales closes the bat face as he drives one into the on-side

Over: 20	1 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 47/1
Compton 2(19)	Hales 30(59)	Herath 1-0-1-0

19.6 - Herath to Compton, no run, steps down, gets to the pitch of the delivery and drives this tossed up delivery in front of mid-on

19.5 - Herath to Compton, no run, safely negated into the off-side

19.4 - Herath to Compton, no run, turns away a touch outside off, Compton seeks to block, but pushes it towards the off-side off the inside half

19.3 - Herath to Compton, no run, flatter on middle, forward and defended

19.2 - Herath to Compton, no run, another scream for lbw, but that might have missed leg. Flighted on off and went on with the arm, Compton bends low and fails to get bat on ball - on the forward defence. Hit in line with middle, but with the angle it could have easily missed leg. Yep! Replays confirm the same too...

19.1 - Herath to Hales, 1 run, just a hint of away turn from a fuller length, Hales prods forward and gets a soft outside edge that runs past the slip

Rangana Herath, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

One slip for Rangana

Over: 19	0 0 0 1 1 0	ENG 46/1
Compton 2(14)	Hales 29(58)	Pradeep 4-2-6-0

18.6 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, "Howzaaat" a mild appeal from the Lankans. For lbw, as Compton gets outside off-stump and decides to leave a good length delivery all alone. The ball jagged back in sharply to rap his front pad, hit high but the batsman well outside the line of off and hence can't be given out

18.5 - Pradeep to Hales, 1 run, nudged in front of mid-on for a quick single

18.4 - Pradeep to Compton, 1 run, 86.7ks, back of a length around sixth stump, the slowness of the surface not allowing Compton to time his stroke. Goes through with the punch and skews it off the bottom half through cover, Compton wanted a double, but is sent back

18.3 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, peckering that off-stump line is Nuwan Pradeep, Compton is nicely behind it with a straight bat

18.2 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, draws Compton forward a touch by pitching it further up, Compton pushes with soft hands into the covers

18.1 - Pradeep to Compton, no run, jagged back in the outside off zone from a shorter length, Compton is quite circumspect, not remotely interested in playing at those

Over: 18	0 0 1 0 0 0	ENG 44/1
Hales 28(57)	Compton 1(9)	Lakmal 9-3-17-1

17.6 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, punched with a neat extension of the arms, but straight to the man stationed at short cover

17.5 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, shuffles slightly, but is forced to block back as Lakmal keeps it tight around off-stump

17.4 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, full and straight, Hales drives past the non-striker, Herath swiftly moves to his left from mid-on to deny Hales a boundary

17.3 - Lakmal to Compton, 1 run, bowls it further wide of off, Compton rises on his tippy toes to dab it towards backward point

17.2 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, pushes it a touch outside off on a length, a gentle defensive jab towards cover

17.1 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, metronome stuff from Lakmal, good length outside off, Compton doesn't flirt with it

Over: 17	0 4 0 0 0 0	ENG 43/1
Hales 28(54)	Compton 0(6)	Pradeep 3-2-4-0

16.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, fuller and inviting the cover drive, Hales obliges as he sits on the stroke, slotted it straight to cover though

16.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, cramps him for room, Hales gets across only to tuck it straight to mid-wicket

16.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, Pradeep extracts extra bounce by hitting the deck hard. 87ks goodish length, slightly outside off, Hales was committed into the forward defence, yanks his bottom hand as the ball thuds his willow

16.3 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, classic Test match cricket from Alex Hales, gets back sensibly and respects a good length with a dead-bat

16.2 - Pradeep to Hales, FOUR, 88ks pitched up with a hint of swing back into the right-hander, Hales sees width and goes chasing after it - Leans into a classic off-drive and skims it past a helpless mid-off. He has looked good so far...

16.1 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, full pitched and slanting in at 87ks, crisply driven back

Over: 16	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 39/1
Compton 0(6)	Hales 24(48)	Lakmal 8-3-16-1

15.6 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, chirps "Wait there" as soon as he punches this back of a length delivery towards cover

15.5 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, continues to test him in that fourth stump zone, Compton presents the full face of the blade as he drives one to the on-side

15.4 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, fuller and tilting in towards off, Compton goes back and across to drive that in front of mid-off

15.3 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, is nicely forward into a defensive push

15.2 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, 83ks, hits the same length and darts it outside off, Compton prods into a push, does so with soft hands and hence the outside edge rolls wide of gully

15.1 - Lakmal to Compton, no run, smidgen full outside off, kept a fraction low as Compton shuffles and shoulders arms

Three slips for Compton

Over: 15	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 39/1
Hales 24(48)	Compton 0(0)	Pradeep 2-2-0-0

14.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, back of a length on and around fifth stumped, punched with the straightest of willows towards short cover

14.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, angles it in on middle, tucked straight to mid-wicket

14.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, terrific from Pradeep! Gets a goodish length ball to straighten in the corridor of uncertainty, Hales protects his off-pole and shoulders arms

14.3 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, nibbles away slightly around middle, crunched back to the bowler, Pradeep threatens to hurl it back the stumps, but Hales was well in

14.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, entices Hales into a drive by bowling it full, Hales ain't tempted, closes his bat face and smothers it towards mid-on

14.1 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, pitches it on off from a length, Hales lunges forward into a defensive push

Nick Compton, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 14	0 2 0 0 0 W	ENG 39/1
Cook 15(42)	Hales 24(42)	Lakmal 7-2-16-1

13.6 - Lakmal to Cook, out Caught by Karunaratne!! edged and taken! The change of angle has worked for Lakmal. Pings it on a length and nips it away outside off, Cook has a tentative poke and gets an outside edge which flies wide of second slip where Karunaratne dives to his left and pouches a brilliant catch. Went with both hands, but managed to cling it on with his right hand. Cook c Karunaratne b Lakmal 15(42) [4s-1]

Lakmal to Cook, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

13.5 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, on a length and in that channel just outside off, Cook does not budge

Lakmal changes angle and comes from round the wicket

13.4 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, fuller and shaping away well outside the off stump, Cook leaves it alone

13.3 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, short of length just outside off, Cook prods across and defends it back to the bowler

13.2 - Lakmal to Cook, 2 runs, back of a length outside off, Cook stays back and punches it past mid-off. Herath gives the chase and keeps the pair down to a brace

13.1 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, fullish and nipping away outside off, Cook lets it go by

Over: 13	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 37/0
Hales 24(42)	Cook 13(36)	Pradeep 1-1-0-0

12.6 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, on a length and in that probing zone just outside off, Hales ushers it through to the keeper

12.5 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, fullish and just outside off, Hales shoulders arms

12.4 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, sligthly fuller and just outside off, Hales gets on the front foot and defends it

12.3 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, back of a length on the middle, Hales gets inside the line and tucks it to square leg and yells out a loud "no"

12.2 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, good length and swerving in a touch, Hales defends it

12.1 - Pradeep to Hales, no run, starts with a pacy back of a length delivery on middle, Hales is struck on the thigh pad as he was late in bringing his bat down

Nuwan Pradeep, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Nuwan Pradeep comes into the attack. Two slips and a wide gully in place

Over: 12	0 0 3 0 0 0	ENG 37/0
Cook 13(36)	Hales 24(36)	Lakmal 6-2-14-0

11.6 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, good line from Lakmal, pings it on a length around fifth stump line, Cook gets forward and defends it off the inner part of the bat towards mid-on

11.5 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, fuller and slanting across outside the off stump, Cook sees it through to the keeper

11.4 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, smidgen fuller and just outside off, Cook shoulders arms

11.3 - Lakmal to Hales, 3 runs, on a length and around off, Hales stands tall and punches it wide of mid-off. The fielder gives the chase and hauls it down. The pair add three runs to the tally

11.2 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, back of a length on middle and leg, Hales works it to mid-wicket

11.1 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, short and width on offer, Hales pounces on it and smears a cut towards backward point, the fielder moves it his left and prevents the duo from stealing a run. There was a bit of confusion in the middle, as Hales looked to pinch in a single, but sent back just in the nick of time

Over: 11	4 4 2 0 0 1	ENG 34/0
Hales 21(33)	Cook 13(33)	Eranga 6-1-23-0

10.6 - Eranga to Hales, 1 run, fuller and just outside off, Hales presses forward, gets an outside edge and the ball runs away wide of gully.

10.5 - Eranga to Hales, no run, back of a length around fifth/sixth stump line, Hales defends it off the back foot

10.4 - Eranga to Hales, no run, on a length and just outside off, Hales prods forward and defends it

10.3 - Eranga to Hales, 2 runs, good length just outside off, Hales wanted to drive, gets it off the outer part of the bat wide of backward point and gets a brace

10.2 - Eranga to Hales, FOUR, slightly fuller and width outside off, Hales chops it off the toe end of the bat and runs away towards third man. Consecutive boundaries for Hales. In fact, the third slip fielder dived to his left, but to no avail

10.1 - Eranga to Hales, FOUR, top shot! Half-volley just outside off, Hales leans forward and laces the drive through extra cover. The ball just about reaches the fence

Over: 10	0 0 0 0 2 1	ENG 23/0
Hales 10(27)	Cook 13(33)	Lakmal 5-2-11-0

9.6 - Lakmal to Hales, 1 run, spears it down leg, Hales clips it behind square and retains the strike with that run

9.5 - Lakmal to Hales, 2 runs, too full and straight on the stumps, Hales gets behind the line and whips it wide of mid-on. Herath gives the chase and keeps the pair down to a couple

9.4 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, very full and jags back in, Hales comes forward and defends it

9.3 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, short of length and outside off, Hales punches it off the back foot to mid-off

9.2 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, back of a length just outside off, Hales defends it

9.1 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, good length delivery around off, Hales wanted to punch and gets it off the inner half of the bat back to the bowler

Over: 9	0 2 0 0 0 2	ENG 20/0
Cook 13(33)	Hales 7(21)	Eranga 5-1-12-0

8.6 - Eranga to Cook, 2 runs, fuller and nipping away off the seam, Cook closed the bat face early, the ball squirts off the leading edge and rolls away past gully. the batsmen gets a brace

8.5 - Eranga to Cook, no run, length delivery around 80mph, Cook works it to mid-on

8.4 - Eranga to Cook, no run, tad fuller and just outside off, Cook shoulders arms

8.3 - Eranga to Cook, no run, again length delivery on the stumps but this time Cook clips it to square leg

8.2 - Eranga to Cook, 2 runs, back of a length on middle and leg, Cook clips it behind square and hustles back for the second run

8.1 - Eranga to Cook, no run, back of a length slanting across outside the off stump, Cook eschews a shot

Over: 8	0 4 0 0 1 0	ENG 16/0
Hales 7(21)	Cook 9(27)	Lakmal 4-2-8-0

7.6 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, pitches it up and gets it to seam away just outside off, Hales leaves it alone

7.5 - Lakmal to Cook, 1 run, length and shaping in a touch on middle and leg, Cook hops in his crease and tucks it off his hips it fine leg

7.4 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, fullish and angling across outside the off stump and too wide for Cook to induce a stroke

7.3 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, slightly fuller and slanting across outside the off stump, Cook covers his sticks and lets it go

7.2 - Lakmal to Cook, FOUR, nicely played. Sees the length a touch short and nails the pull towards mid-wicket. No need to run for those.

7.1 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, on a length and just outside off, Cook does not budge

Over: 7	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 11/0
Hales 7(20)	Cook 4(22)	Eranga 4-1-8-0

6.6 - Eranga to Hales, no run, edged and just short of the third slip fielder, Beautifully bowled, from wide of the crease, angles it on a length and seams away just a touch, Hales wanted to force a drive, gets a leading edge which lands just in short of the third slip fielder

6.5 - Eranga to Hales, no run, shortish and outside off, Hales slashes the cut but picks out the backward point fielder

6.4 - Eranga to Hales, no run, nice line from Eranga, hits it on a length in that channel around fourth stump line, Hales leaves it alone

6.3 - Eranga to Hales, no run, good length delivery and angles it on middle, Hales stays in his crease and defends it

6.2 - Eranga to Hales, no run, pitches it up and gets it to shape away outside off after pitching, Hales ushers it through to the keeper

6.1 - Eranga to Hales, no run, pounds it slightly fuller and well wide of off, Hales shoulders arms

Over: 6	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 11/0
Cook 4(22)	Hales 7(14)	Lakmal 3-2-3-0

5.6 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, on a length and angling in a touch on middle, Cook pushes it mid-off

5.5 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, touch fuller and outside the off stump, Cook leaves it alone

5.4 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, fullish and slanting across outside the off stump, Cook is not interested.

5.3 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, full and angled across outside the off stump, Cook leaves it alone

5.2 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, loud appeal for a LBW but umpire Ravi is not interested. Probably it was too high. It was on a length and nips back in a touch, Cook was late to get his bat down and is struck above the knee roll. There was also an appeal for a catch by the fielder at FSL who dived to his right to take it, but replays clearly show there was no bat involved

Mathews is not happy with the shape of the ball perhaps but umpire Ravi isn't too keen for a change of the ball

5.1 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, tad fuller and slanting across outside the off stump, Cook shoulders arms

Over: 5	1 0 1 0 0 4	ENG 11/0
Hales 7(14)	Cook 4(16)	Eranga 3-0-8-0

4.6 - Eranga to Hales, FOUR, loses radar and slips it on middle and leg, Hales tickles it fine and the fielder at fine leg can't get to it as the ball races away into the fence. First boundary of the innings.

4.5 - Eranga to Hales, no run, beauty! Angles it on a length and gets it to seam away off the deck, Hales has a tentative poke and is beaten

4.4 - Eranga to Hales, no run, fullish and just outside off, Hales covers his sticks and lets it go by

4.3 - Eranga to Cook, 1 run, on a length and jagging in a touch, Cook gets inside the line and clips it behind square for a solitary run

4.2 - Eranga to Cook, no run, on a good length just outside off, Cook leaves it alone

4.1 - Eranga to Hales, 1 run, fuller length just outside off, Hales pushes it to cover and sets off for a single

Over: 4	0 0 0 0 0 0	ENG 5/0
Cook 3(14)	Hales 2(10)	Lakmal 2-1-3-0

3.6 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, pounds it on a back of a length and gets it to shape away outside the off stump, Cook gets on top of the bounce and punches it to backward point.

3.5 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, tad fuller and swinging away outside the off stump, Cook lets it go

3.4 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, lovely channel, full and seaming away outside off, draws Cook into the stroke and is beaten!

3.3 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, short of length and nipping away outside off, Cook gets it off the inside part of the bat into the on-side as he tried to play the defensive prod

3.2 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, similar delivery around fifth stump line, Cook prods across and defends it

3.1 - Lakmal to Cook, no run, back of a length angling across just outside off, Cook hops inside his crease and defends it back to the bowler

Over: 3	0 0 0 1 0 0	ENG 5/0
Hales 2(10)	Cook 3(8)	Eranga 2-0-2-0

2.6 - Eranga to Hales, no run, back of a length and swerving in a touch, Hales defends off the back foot

2.5 - Eranga to Hales, no run, fullish and shaping across outside the off stump, Hales presses across and defends it

2.4 - Eranga to Cook, 1 run, short of length slanting across outside the off stump, Cook gets on top of the bounce and punches it to wide of mid-off and takes off for a single

2.3 - Eranga to Cook, no run, fuller length shaping in a touch, Cook gets across and blocks it

2.2 - Eranga to Cook, no run, fuller and angling across outside the off stump, Cook covers his sticks and shoulders arms

2.1 - Eranga to Cook, no run, good line from Eranga, pitches it up and nips back in a touch, Cook prods foward and offers a textbook defence

Over: 2	1 0 2 0 0 0	ENG 4/0
Hales 2(8)	Cook 2(4)	Lakmal 1-0-3-0

1.6 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, touch fuller and shaping away just a touch outside off, Hales covers for the movement and defends it towards cover and shouts a "no" straightaway

1.5 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, short of length on middle, Hales defends it off the back foot to mid-on

1.4 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, tad fuller this time and slanting across outside the off stump, Hales leaves it alone

1.3 - Lakmal to Hales, 2 runs, pings on a length on middle and leg, Hales gets inside the line and tucks it behind square. Runs hard and gets a brace

1.2 - Lakmal to Hales, no run, short of length around fifth stump line, Hales defends it off the back foot

1.1 - Lakmal to Cook, 1 run, to cover, back of a length angling across outside the off stump, Cook hops inside his crease and pats it to cover and sets off for a single.

Suranga Lakmal, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Lakmal to share the new ball. A deep short leg in place

Over: 1	0 0 1 0 0 0	ENG 1/0
Hales 0(3)	Cook 1(3)	Eranga 1-0-1-0

0.6 - Eranga to Hales, no run, nice shape from Eranga, pitches it just around off, Hales prods foward and defends it solidly

0.5 - Eranga to Hales, no run, fullish and just outside off, Hales lets it go by

0.4 - Eranga to Hales, no run, slightly fuller on the stumps, Hales prods across and defends it off the back foot

0.3 - Eranga to Cook, 1 run, back of a length on the stumps and with a hint of inward movement, Cook hops in his crease and works it wide of mid-on and hares across to the other end.

0.2 - Eranga to Cook, no run, again fuller length angling across outside the off stump, Cook ignores

0.1 - Eranga to Cook, no run, lovely line to start with, full and swerving in a touch, Cook covers his sticks and lets it go

Cook and Hales are at the crease. Cook is on strike. Eranga will open the attack

The Lankan openers are back. Anderson to start

England's decision has not come as a surprise to me. The conditions are gloomy and cold. England will have the new ball and conditions behind them. Sri Lanka have a daunting task to accomplish. Will they be able to avoid the follow-on? If they do, that in itself will be nothing less than a victory. Join us in a few moments. I will be back with my coffee. As I was just about to get out of my chair, my colleague Mani tells me that this is Sri Lanka's lowest on this ground. Be back in a while

43.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, out Caught by Compton!! That is the end of Thirimanne. There was not much he could do. He had to throw his bat with only Pradeep for company. He went for the slog on this length delivery, got a thick outside edge and it skied high towards backward point, where Compton did not take it that comfortably but somehow managed to hold onto it. Sri Lanka will bat again, England have decided to enforce the follow-on.Thirimanne c Compton b Anderson 19(80) [4s-1]

Anderson to Thirimanne, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

43.2 - Anderson to Pradeep, 1 run, there is a short leg in place as well. Pradeep this time uses the angle on the delivery and turns this one to deep backward square leg and gets to the other end

43.1 - Anderson to Pradeep, no run, three slips and a gully in place for Anderson, who bowls it short and wide outside off. Pradeep is not interested in it, takes himself away from the line of the delivery

Over: 43	1 2 0 0 0 0	SL 100/9
Thirimanne 19(79)	Pradeep 1(4)	Broad 13-2-40-4

42.6 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne wanted to swing across the line on this fuller length delivery, did not quite get it off the meat of the bat, found the man at mid-wicket instead

42.5 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, full on the pads of Thirimanne, he swivels across and flicks it to mid-wicket. 2nd slip has been taken off and now there is a solitary man in the cordon

42.4 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, some swing for Broad outside off from round the wicket, Thirimanne was opened up a bit, did well to quell it down off the outer part of the bat towards backward point

42.3 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, nicely bowled right on the stumps, Thirimanne gets back in his crease and defends in front of square on the on-side

42.2 - Broad to Thirimanne, 2 runs, back of a length on off, Thirimanne stands tall and punches through cover, got it in the gap and that allows him to come back to face Broad again

42.1 - Broad to Pradeep, 1 run, Pradeep had 6 deliveries to face from Broad and he did not want to take any risk. Softly defended this one in front of cover and set off. Had there been a direct hit at the bowler's end, he was gone by a mile

Over: 42	0 0 0 0 4 0	SL 97/9
Thirimanne 17(74)	Pradeep 0(3)	Anderson 12-2-35-2

41.6 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne once again wanted to play the aggressive shot but Anderson kept it wide of him and he could not reach it

41.5 - Anderson to Thirimanne, FOUR, this is one way of dealing with the pressure. Thirimanne charged down on this length delivery and larupped it over the bowler's head. The ball bounced just inside the ropes

41.4 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length again, Thirimanne stands on his toes and punches this one straight to the fielder at short cover

41.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery right on the stumps, Thirimanne is solid in defence as he bunts it towards extra cover. There are two slips stationed

41.2 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, hurls this one down the leg-side. Thirimanne misses the glance, would have been a wide in the ODIs

41.1 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, Anderson angles it into Thirimanne from round the wicket, he clips it towards the on-side. I am sure singles are the last thing on his mind right now

It looks very cold out there

Over: 41	Nb 1 0 W 0 0 0	SL 93/9
Pradeep 0(3)	Thirimanne 13(68)	Broad 12-2-37-4

40.6 - Broad to Pradeep, no run, 4 slips in place for Pradeep, who has no idea what is happening there. The ball comes in with the angle and is still away from off, Pradeep wanted to poke at it. Broad was not that lucky

40.5 - Broad to Pradeep, no run, wide of off again, Pradeep has left this one, however, he could have done better with covering his stumps

40.4 - Broad to Pradeep, no run, fuller length delivery wide of off, Pradeep tries to fence it staying in his crease, was lucky that he did not get the edge

Nuwan Pradeep, right handed bat, comes to the crease

40.3 - Broad to Lakmal, out Caught by Bairstow!! Three deliveries it took Broad to send Lakmal back. It was coming, one could see that. Duck for Lakmal. It was a back of a length delivery just outside off, Lakmal poked at it, the ball might have held its line a bit. Thick edge and it carried to Bairstow. Broad did not even appeal much, just a customary confirmation from the umpire. Follow-on on cards? Lakmal c Bairstow b Broad 0(5)

Broad to Lakmal, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

40.2 - Broad to Lakmal, no run, over the wicket for the right-hander. A little too short, Lakmal wears it on his body while trying to tuck it away

40.1 - Broad to Thirimanne, 1 run, shortish from Broad, Thirimanne hops back and tucks around the corner for the first runs of the day

40.1 - Broad to Thirimanne, no ball, Broad angles this one from round the wicket but he has overstepped

The players are out. Broad will open the attack. Three slips and a gully in place. And it looks very gloomy out there. The umpires just checked the lights to make sure that it is okay to start the game

At the other end of the spectrum, Mathews looked bereft of ideas as he spread the field far and wide. Once Cook declared the innings, the familiar opening pair of Anderson and Broad whittled away at the batting line-up. They were ably supported by Woakes, who capped off a good day's work by snaffling three scalps. As the cliche goes, cricket is known as a game of glorious uncertainties. However, it is going to be a herculean task for Sri Lanka to mount a fightback from here. Remember, Sri Lanka are still 208 runs adrift of avoiding the follow-on.

Going into Day 3, England hold all the aces. They racked up 498 runs and then Sri Lanka put up a limp effort by losing wickets in bunches. The tourists didn't help their cause by dropping crucial chances at the start of the day. Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali were given reprieves and the latter crunched a memorable ton. This was Moeen's second Test hundred. His first one too had come against Sri Lanka. Intriguingly, the visitors were exemplary in the field on the first day.

Stumps, Day 2: It just keeps getting better and better for England. After piling on a mountain of 498 runs, their bowlers came to the party to have the Lankans tottering at 91 for the loss of 8 wickets. The inexperience of the visiting batsmen once again was cruelly exposed as Anderson, Broad and Woakes ripped through the top and middle order. Despite the bright sunshine and a pretty good wicket, the English bowlers managed to get the ball to nip around considerably. The lone bright spot in a pretty somber day for the Lankans was Herath's 300th Test wicket, the third Lankan to get to this landmark. They would have to bat out of their skins in order to claw their way back into this match. Do join us tomorrow for another exciting day of Test cricket. Until then, on behalf of all of us out here, Goodbye!

Over: 40	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 91/8
Lakmal 0(3)	Thirimanne 12(66)	Anderson 11-2-31-2

39.6 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, relief for Suranga Lakmal and Sri Lanka as he manages to dead-bat a gentle (in terms of pace) length delivery, right in front of the sticks and that will be stumps on day 2. "England all over Sri Lanka yet again," concludes Michael Holding on air. Aptly put! Need I say more?

39.5 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, lots of boos ring around as Anderson bustles and bowls a full ball on the pads, safely kept away towards square leg

39.4 - Anderson to Thirimanne, 1 run, touch fuller and well wide to invite a drive, Thirimanne sinks to one knee and lets out a crisp drive through cover. Woof! Why did he take a single? Is he that confident about Lakmal's batting...

This could well be the last over of the day. Ah! That slip cordon is crowded like crazy...

39.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, gets right behind the line of the delivery and presents the straightest of willows

39.2 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, tad short just outside off, Thirimanne punch-drives, but straight to cover

39.1 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, fullish outside off, driven towards cover

Over: 39	0 W 0 2 W 0	SL 90/8
Lakmal 0(1)	Thirimanne 11(62)	Broad 11-2-35-3

38.6 - Broad to Lakmal, no run, absolute conker from Stuart Broad, pounds it on a good length and gets it to nip away in the corridor of uncertainty, Lakmal had no clue about it - Pokes like a schoolboy who lost his pencil box and sees the ball sing away past his outside edge

Suranga Lakmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

38.5 - Broad to Eranga, out Caught by Root!! Blimey! Fantastic team work from England. Vince and Root combining to cling onto an absolute bonzer of a catch. Fullish and wide, wobble seam and Eranga went slashing after that. No feet and he feeds a thick outside edge which swirls in the air and to the left of third slip. But, wait! Here comes the moment... Vince (At 3rd slip) leapt high and could only get a hand to it. Ends up parrying the rebound to the right of Root who turns around, dives full length to gobble that up. Superb reflexes from the Yorkshireman at second slip... Eranga c Root b Broad 2(3)

Broad to Eranga, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

38.4 - Broad to Eranga, 2 runs, tilting in towards the pads, Eranga flicks in the vacant region at mid-wicket and is off the mark with a double

Four slips and a gully in place

38.3 - Broad to Eranga, no run, pushed back to the bowler

Shaminda Eranga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

38.2 - Broad to Herath, out Caught by Anderson!! Jimmy ain't dropping that, he has bucket hands. Herath's resistance comes to an end, finally. It was short and rose sharply into Herath, he was taken aback by the extra bounce Broad generated. Hops and tries to fend with a slightly angled bat. With the bat face pointing towards slip cordon, the ball thuds the splice and flies to the right of Anderson at third slip. He pouches it safely... Herath c Anderson b Broad 12(46) [4s-2]

Broad to Herath, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

38.1 - Broad to Herath, no run, pitched full outside off, there to be driven and Herath does so with a fluent flow of the willow, straight to mid-off

There's a deep FSL in place for Herath

Over: 38	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 88/6
Thirimanne 11(62)	Herath 12(44)	Anderson 10-2-30-2

37.6 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, smidgen full outside off, Thirimanne sees it through

37.5 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, outside off and Thirimanne does the leaving dance

37.4 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, continues to explore that outside off zone, Thirimanne angles his bat as he sends a dab towards backward point

37.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, full and begging to be driven, Thirimanne strokes it straight to mid-off instead

37.2 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, bowls it fuller and wider, Thirimanne ain't chasing that

37.1 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, straightens a touch outside off, Thirimanne leans forward and offers a solid defence

James Anderson [9.0-1-30-2] is back into the attack

The end of day's play is nigh as Jimmy gets another stint with the ball. Only 2 slips for him, from round the wicket

Over: 37	0 0 0 1 4 0	SL 88/6
Herath 12(44)	Thirimanne 11(56)	Broad 10-2-33-1

36.6 - Broad to Herath, no run, a mild appeal for lbw but that was clearly sliding down leg. This fullish delivery darted in around leg-stump and Herath is late to bring his bat down on the clip. Is rapped in front of leg peg but the angle was taking it down leg

36.5 - Broad to Herath, FOUR, brilliant response from Rangana Herath. Short ball aimed at his helmet, he rocks back and nails the pull through mid-wicket. Got on top of the bounce and rolled his wrists over the stroke

36.4 - Broad to Thirimanne, 1 run, drifting into the pads, Thirimanne will pick that all day, swiftly clipped behind square

36.3 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, dug in short and leapt past a ramping blade, I didn't see that coming from Thirimanne . He was a fraction late on the stroke there

36.2 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, goes wide of the crease and angles it in around off, Thirimanne has got his eye in and he ain't going for any million-dollar strokes, blocked sensibly

Switches to round the wicket now

36.1 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, tests him in that middle and leg-stump zone, Thirimanne is nicely behind the line with a straight bat

Over: 36	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 83/6
Herath 8(42)	Thirimanne 10(52)	Moeen Ali 4-4-0-0

35.6 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, "Herath is fighting, not giving up. Out there for more than 58 minutes as of now" reveals Mic. Holding on air as Herath presses forward to dead-bat a flighted delivery

35.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, and again!

35.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, nicely forward and a compact defence to silly point

35.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, straight to FSL

35.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, pushed into the off-side

35.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, rippah! Pitches on middle and spins past a prodding Herath, he was bamboozled by the amount of turn and is lucky not to have nicked that

Over: 35	0 0 0 0 2 2	SL 83/6
Thirimanne 10(52)	Herath 8(36)	Broad 9-2-28-1

34.6 - Broad to Thirimanne, 2 runs, fullish and wide, Thirimanne unfurls a square cut and adds a couple of runs to his total

34.5 - Broad to Thirimanne, 2 runs, short around middle, pulled along the ground through mid-wicket

34.4 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, around off and Thirimanne is happy to block that

34.3 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, goodish length around off, blocked back

34.2 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, short and just outside off, Thirimanne hops and fends it rather awkwardly

34.1 - Broad to Thirimanne, no run, driven towards cover

Over: 34	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 79/6
Herath 8(36)	Thirimanne 6(46)	Moeen Ali 3-3-0-0

33.6 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, full and aiming for the pads again, Herath looks to sweep and drags it towards FSL

33.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, this arm-ball from Moeen dipped right in front of Herath's toes as he misses on the swipe, there was a raucous appeal for lbw but umpire Aleem stays unmoved. There was a bit of confusion regardiing bat-first or pad-first. After a mini confab Cook goes for a referral but it proved to be in vain. This is the first time England have made an unsuccessful review this summer. Review part: "Front foot is fine, front-on vision please. Rock and roll a bit that for me. Can you show me the HotSpot. I got a HotSpot on the toe there, so it has hit the toe first. Spilt screen please. Yeah! It's cleary showing that it's hit the toe first. When you are ready to go for the ball-tracking, please lemme know. Meanwhile keep the viewers entertained. Super! You're still showing the HotSpot. If you probably want me to sing a song, I'm not gonna do that. (ROFL)We are still waiting for the ball tracking. Pitching - In-Line, impact - In-Line. Wickets - Missing (sliding down leg). Not Out it will be. Aleem You are on screen now, you can stick with your decision. Well done, mate!" chirps an ever-cool Rod Tucker. Superb analysis clubbed with a bit of fun...

Review for lbw: "Front foot is fine, front-on vision please. Rock and roll a bit that for me. Can you show me the HotSpot. I got a HotSpot on the toe there, so it has hit the toe first. Spilt screen please. Yeah! It's cleary showing that it's hit the toe first. When you are ready to go for the ball-tracking, please lemme know. Meanwhile keep the viewers entertained. Super! You're still showing the HotSpot. If you probably want me to sing a song, I'm not gonna do that. We are still waiting for the ball tracking. Pitching - In-Line, impact - In-Line. Wickets - Missing (sliding down leg). Not Out it will be. Aleem You are on screen now, you can stick with your decision. Well done, mate!" chirps an ever-cool Rod Tucker. Superb analysis clubbed with a bit of fun...

33.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, teasing around that off-stump line, Herath defends

33.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, strides forward nicely and drives trhis loopy delivery with soft hands in front of short cover

33.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, fully forward this time, blocked

33.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, flattish around off, forward and defended

Slip, FSL and a slilly point in place

Over: 33	0 0 0 0 0 1	SL 79/6
Herath 8(30)	Thirimanne 6(46)	Broad 8-2-24-1

32.6 - Broad to Herath, 1 run, sliding down leg, clipped to fine leg

32.5 - Broad to Herath, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, defended

There is a fielder in the deep now. What will be Broad's strategy? The bouncer?

32.4 - Broad to Herath, no run, the razor sharp yorker and on the stumps, Herath does well to get his feet out of the way and squeeze it to mid-on. Herath has shown some fight here

32.3 - Broad to Herath, no run, very full and on the stumps, Herath digs it out to mid-on

32.2 - Broad to Herath, no run, Broad loses his radar and bowls it down leg, left alone to the keeper. Bairstow does well to collect it

32.1 - Broad to Herath, no run, from round the wicket, Broad pounds it on a good length and it nips away a touch, Herath awkwardly tucks it to square leg

Stuart Broad [7.0-2-23-1] is back into the attack

Over: 32	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 78/6
Thirimanne 6(46)	Herath 7(24)	Moeen Ali 2-2-0-0

31.6 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, another slider and on the stumps, Thirimanne perhaps initially thought of using the cut. He adjusts and pushes it into the off-side

31.5 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne taps it back towards the bowler, who stops it on his followthrough

31.4 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, the arm-ball from Moeen Ali, Thirimanne picks it late, but is able to punch it towards the cover-region

31.3 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up delivery from Moeen Ali, Thirimanne defends it to short cover off the front foot

31.2 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, very full and on the stumps, punched back towards the bowler

31.1 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen Ali, Thirimanne adjusts for it and then pushes it to short cover

Over: 31	0 0 0 0 1 2	SL 78/6
Herath 7(24)	Thirimanne 6(40)	Finn 7-3-15-0

30.6 - Finn to Herath, 2 runs, back of a length delivery and Finn gets good bounce, Herath steers it past gully for a brace

30.5 - Finn to Thirimanne, 1 run, from over the wicket, Finn hits a back of a length, tucked to mid-wicket. There were 21 dots in a row and finally we have a run

30.4 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, from slightly wide of the crease, Finn pounds it on a fuller length, Thirimanne drives it to cover

30.3 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery and on the stumps, Thirimanne tucks it to mid-wicket

30.2 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, angled in and outside off, Thirimanne covers his sticks and lets it go by

30.1 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short and wide, Thirimanne smears the cut to point, who fumbles a touch, but no damage done

Over: 30	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 75/6
Herath 5(23)	Thirimanne 5(35)	Moeen Ali 1-1-0-0

29.6 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, another flighted delivery from Moeen Ali, Herath prods forward and is steadfast in his defence. Moeen Ali has a slip and FSL in place as of now

29.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, stump-to-stump line, Herath softly turns it towards FSL

29.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, slower through the air from Moeen Ali, Herath defends it towards the vacant silly point region

29.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, tossed up delivery and on the stumps, defended

29.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, the slider from Moeen Ali and Herath tries to defend, but misses. Moeen Ali comes up with a loud appeal for LBW, but it was going down leg

29.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, long hop from Moeen Ali, Herath sinks on one knee and pulls it to square leg

Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Over: 29	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 75/6
Thirimanne 5(35)	Herath 5(17)	Finn 6-3-12-0

28.6 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne drives this very full delivery to cover

28.5 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, slanted into the left-hander, Thirimanne defends

28.4 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, good length delivery and outside off, left alone to the keeper

28.3 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, that was a nasty short delivery from Finn. Thirimanne, though, does well to play it with soft hands and fend it into the off-side. The bumper from Finn, Thirimanne jumps in the air. For a moment, he also took his eyes off the ball, but did well to take his bottom hand off and keep it out

28.2 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery and on off-stump, Thirimanne camps back and blocks. It hit high up on the willow

28.1 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, fullish and angled in, Thirimanne drives it on the up straight down the ground. However, Finn moves to his left and puts in a neat dive to save a run or two

Over: 28	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 75/6
Herath 5(17)	Thirimanne 5(29)	Woakes 7-4-9-3

27.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Herath push-drives it to mid-on

27.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, stump-to-stump line, defended solidly

27.4 - Woakes to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery and Woakes gets a bit of extra bounce, Herath jumps in the air and takes his bottom hand off. It takes his glove, but does not carry to the FSL

27.3 - Woakes to Herath, no run, short of length delivery that cuts back in sharply, Herath tries to guard it out, but doesn't. However, it was going down leg and as a result, Woakes's appeal for LBW turned down

27.2 - Woakes to Herath, no run, a tad fuller and slanted in, Herath defends off the back foot

27.1 - Woakes to Herath, no run, from round the wicket, Woakes keeps it in the channel outside off, Herath hoists his bat above his shoulder and lets it go

Over: 27	0 0 0 4 1 0	SL 75/6
Thirimanne 5(29)	Herath 5(11)	Finn 5-2-12-0

26.6 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery from Finn, Thirimanne pushes it into the off-side

26.5 - Finn to Herath, 1 run, short of length delivery and outside off, pushed to backward point with soft hands. Herath is trying his best each time he faces Finn to take his bottom hand off

26.4 - Finn to Herath, FOUR, short of length delivery and again that wicked bounce from Finn, Herath hangs back and gets an outside edge that races away in the gap between the third slip and gully to the fence. How many times we have seen that today?

26.3 - Finn to Herath, no run, a touch of width on offer, Herath looks to crack the cut and is beaten

26.2 - Finn to Herath, no run, short delivery and nicely angled in, Herath fends it to gully. His bottom hand came off the bat handle there

26.1 - Finn to Herath, no run, that is what Finn has always been known for - the awkward bounce. Back of a length delivery that bounces extra, Herath perhaps thought of bringing out the cut shot initially. But the disconcerting bounce resulted in him eventually looking to keep it out. He was just beaten on the outside edge

Over: 26	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 70/6
Thirimanne 5(28)	Herath 0(6)	Woakes 6-3-9-3

25.6 - Woakes to Thirimanne, no run, from slightly wide of the crease, Woakes bowls it a tad fuller and on the stumps, Thirimanne stonewalls it off the back foot. Maybe Woakes was trying to create a nice angle across the left-hander to produce the outside edge there

25.5 - Woakes to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery and well outside off, easy leave for the left-hander

25.4 - Woakes to Thirimanne, no run, there and thereabouts outside off, Thirimanne shoulders arms

25.3 - Woakes to Thirimanne, no run, from mid-crease, Woakes hits a back of a length and on the stumps, tucked to mid-wicket

25.2 - Woakes to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery that stays a touch low outside off, Thirimanne takes a step forward and does not fiddle at it

25.1 - Woakes to Thirimanne, no run, Woakes continues to test every crevice of Thirimanne's defence outside off, left alone to the keeper

Over: 25	0 0 2 0 0 1	SL 70/6
Thirimanne 5(22)	Herath 0(6)	Finn 4-2-7-0

24.6 - Finn to Thirimanne, 1 run, the bumper, but Finn does not get good height on it, Thirimanne mistimes the pull to fine leg

24.5 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, driven to mid-on

24.4 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Thirimanne greets it with a lifted willow

24.3 - Finn to Thirimanne, 2 runs, now that is a better length. Finn pounds it on a good length and angled in, Thirimanne drives it to long-off. Broad from mid-off hunts it down

24.2 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Thirimanne does not nibble at it. Finn needs to make the batsman play and get his length fuller to use that extra bounce to good effect. Tall bowlers have a tendency to bang it a touch short

24.1 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, easy leave for the batsman

Over: 24	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 67/6
Herath 0(6)	Thirimanne 2(16)	Woakes 5-2-9-3

23.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery and angled away, Herath, initially, looks to tuck it around the corner. But, he makes the late adjustment and pushes it towards short cover

23.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, very full and just outside off, Herath gets a baby step forward and slices the drive to point, but can't breach the gap

23.4 - Woakes to Herath, no run, a touch of width on offer, Herath attempts to flay it through the off-side and connects with thin air

23.3 - Woakes to Herath, no run, Woakes uses the bumper and on the stumps, Herath ducks under it

23.2 - Woakes to Herath, no run, shortish delivery and slanted away, Herath fends it towards gully

23.1 - Woakes to Herath, no run, good length delivery and angled away slightly, defended. Herath is staying leg-side of the ball. Maybe he should bowl from round the wicket to induce the edge

Over: 23	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 67/6
Thirimanne 2(16)	Herath 0(0)	Finn 3-2-4-0

22.6 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, Finn shifts his line to outside off, Thirimanne ushers it through to the keeper

22.5 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short delivery and slanted in, Thirimanne fends it awkwardly towards square leg with his bottom hand off the bat handle. Now, that delivery was bowled at about 84mph, but it was again the extra bounce that troubled the batsman

22.4 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, just behind a good length and angled in, Thirimanne camps back and defends with soft hands. Finn is hitting the bat hard, here

22.3 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Thirimanne waves it through to the keeper

22.2 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, Finn keeps it in the channel outside off, Thirimanne does not contemplate playing at it

22.1 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Thirimanne shoulders arms

Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 22	W 0 0 0 0 W	SL 67/6
Siriwardana 0(5)	Thirimanne 2(10)	Woakes 4-1-9-3

21.6 - Woakes to Siriwardana, out Caught by Bairstow!! The procession continues. This time, Siriwardana has been chugged down. Back of a length delivery and it nips away a touch, Siriwardana pushes at it with his feet stationed in clay and ekes out an outside edge. It perhaps stayed a touch low and the keeper snaffled the catch with both hands, inches above the ground. Siriwardana c Bairstow b Woakes 0(5)

Woakes to Siriwardana, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

21.5 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery and outside off, Siriwardana pushes it to mid-off

21.4 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Siriwardana lets it go by

21.3 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, Woakes yanks his length back a wee bit, hits the seam and then gets it to seam away from Siriwardana, he stays leg-side of the ball and has a flirty poke at it, only for the ball to snake past the outside edge

21.2 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery and angled away, Siriwardana defends off the front foot

Milinda Siriwardana, left handed bat, comes to the crease

21.1 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, out Caught by Anderson!! Woakes is on a roll. He took 9 for 36 the other week against Durham in County Championship and he has continued to bowl with good form, here. Back of a length delivery and Woakes gets good bounce on it. Maybe it nipped away a touch, too. Mendis stays back and tries to keep it out. However, the ball gets big on him, resulting in it hitting the splice of the bat and Anderson at gully plucked the catch to his left. Mendis was opened up in his defence and he could not have done much there as that was a cracker of a delivery. Kusal Mendis c Anderson b Woakes 35(62) [4s-3]

Woakes to Kusal Mendis, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

Over: 21	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 67/4
Thirimanne 2(10)	Kusal Mendis 35(61)	Finn 2-1-4-0

20.6 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, a tad fuller and slanted in, Thirimanne ekes out a soft leading edge to mid-on. His bat turned in his hand on the impact

20.5 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, short of length delivery and outside off, Finn extracts good bounce on it, Thirimanne jumps in the air and then taps it to point

20.4 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, shortish length and angled in, Thirimanne guards it with soft hands

20.3 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, Finn pounds it on a back of a length and outside off, left alone to the keeper

20.2 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, Finn bowls it in that one square foot window outside off, Thirimanne does not fiddle at it

20.1 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length delivery and angled in, defended. Finn is bowling from round the wicket

Over: 20	1 0 4 0 0 0	SL 67/4
Kusal Mendis 35(61)	Thirimanne 2(4)	Woakes 3-0-9-1

19.6 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, stump-to-stump line, defended

19.5 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, how did that miss the outside edge?? I am rubbing my eyes in disbelief. Good length delivery that nips away from Mendis, he is opened up in his defence. But it hits his back pad. Bairstow is wrong footed. He still dives to his right, but can't grab it with one hand

19.4 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, clipped to mid-on

19.3 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, back of a length delivery and Woakes extracts extra bounce on it, Mendis hangs back and gets an outside edge that races between the third slip fielder and the gully fielder (Anderson) into the fence. He played it with soft hands

19.2 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, from close to the stumps, Woakes bowls it a tad fuller, but angles it down leg, Mendis misses with his tuck. Woakes is bowling with an upright seam today

19.1 - Woakes to Thirimanne, 1 run, good length delivery and a hint of seam movement away from Thirimanne, he pushes it to mid-off and scampers across

Over: 19	2 1 0 0 1 0	SL 62/4
Kusal Mendis 31(56)	Thirimanne 1(3)	Finn 1-0-4-0

18.6 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, no run, straight delivery on the stumps, Mendis gets across and clips to short mid-wicket

18.5 - Finn to Thirimanne, 1 run, softly drives this length delivery through cover to get off the mark

18.4 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, length delivery outside off, Thirimanne lets it go

18.3 - Finn to Thirimanne, no run, round the wicket comes Finn for the left-hander, the ball straightened a bit to elude Thirimanne's poke

18.2 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, tad short and on the stumps, Mendis tucks in front of the umpire on the leg-side for a single

18.1 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, length delivery on the pads of Mendis, easy one for him. He turns it around the corner for a couple

Steven Finn, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 18	0 0 0 0 2 W	SL 58/4
Mathews 3(8)	Kusal Mendis 28(53)	Woakes 2-0-4-1

17.6 - Woakes to Mathews, out Caught by Bairstow!! And that's the fourth one. Or is it not? Mathews has gone for a review and he has wasted one. When a batsman edges something, does he not get an idea that he has edged it? I wonder what propelled Mathews to review it. Anyway coming to the dismissal. It was a great delivery, came in with the angle and straightened pretty late, almost when it reached the batsman. Mathews was opened a bit and edged it, in fact the bat hit his pad also. That might have confused him a bit. The umpire and the fielders were in no doubt though. Aleem Dar raised his finger almost instantly and the third umpire confirmed it with the hotspot. Mathews c Bairstow b Woakes 3(8)

Woakes to Mathews, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

17.5 - Woakes to Mathews, 2 runs, Mathews controlled this drive with eases and found gap through cover. Moeen Ali chased it down in time

17.4 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, Mathews loses his calmness this time, goes hard on the drive on this length delivery outside off. Was lucky that that ball did not kiss his blade en route to the keeper

17.3 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, Mathews is beaten outside off on this length delivery

17.2 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, this is better from Mathews, allowed the ball to come to him and then defended it towards mid-on. His hands were so soft that the ball almost shook his bat as it made the contact

17.1 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, full on middle and leg, Mathews on-drives to mid-on

Over: 17	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 56/3
Kusal Mendis 28(53)	Mathews 1(2)	Anderson 9-1-30-2

16.6 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, seam movement outside off, Mendis almost poked at it. No edge found

16.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, invites Mendis to drive on this fuller length delivery, he did so and found the meat of the bat. Could not beat the man at short cover

16.4 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, nips away from a length outside off, Mendis takes his bat away from the line of the delivery

Root has come at third slip and is wearing a helmet, standing pretty close. Safety first

16.3 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, short delivery angled into Mendis, he gets an inside edge into his box. That would have hurt

Two slips and as many gullies for Anderson

16.2 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, outside edge this time, does not carry to the fielder at gully

16.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, sensible from Mendis, does not play at this length delivery outside off

Over: 16	0 0 1L 0 1 1	SL 56/3
Kusal Mendis 28(47)	Mathews 1(2)	Woakes 1-0-2-0

15.6 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, punches this short delivery in the vacant area at cover. The captain is off the mark

Woakes has got three slips, one more than what Broad was given

15.5 - Woakes to Mathews, 1 run, short ball and a straight one, Mathews tucks this one behind sqaure on the on-side for a single

15.4 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, bounce and movement in the channel, Mathews had to drop his hands to avoid this one. Ooh aah from the men standing behind the stumps

15.3 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, leg byes, 1 run, full on the pads of Mendis, he misses the flick. The ball ricochets off his pad behind square on the on-side

15.2 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, short delivery and Mendis gets tall to defend it

15.1 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, beautiful seam on this one. Left the batsman as he tried to push at it. Mendis is not going to edge those. Remember what I told you earlier?

Chris Woakes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 15	3 0 0 4 0 W	SL 53/3
Chandimal 4(11)	Kusal Mendis 27(43)	Anderson 8-0-30-2

14.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, out Caught by Cook!! Why would he push hard at it? It is beyond me! Chandimal went with hard hands on this one. It was a typical Anderson delivery, the dreaded one. Pitched in and then changed its path. The thick edge carried at a nice height to the captain at first slip, who was smiling even before he grabbed it. That will calm Anderson. Is he happy with the field now? Chandimal c Cook b Anderson 4(11) [4s-1]

Anderson to Chandimal, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

14.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, length ball, defended back to the bowler

14.4 - Anderson to Chandimal, FOUR, wonder what has Anderson got to say about this? The edge on this length delivery rolled between the third slip and the man at gully. He was not pleased with the field in the previous over and then this happens

14.3 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, length delivery outside off, Chandimal does not bother with it

14.2 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, blocked with bat and pad together

14.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, two things, Anderson is getting a better treatment. He has got 3 slips. Second Moeen Ali has strong legs. Mendis drives this length delivery on the up and finds gap through cover, Moeen Ali from the ring runs back and cuts it off near inside the sweeper cover fence

Over: 14	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 46/2
Chandimal 0(6)	Kusal Mendis 24(42)	Broad 7-2-23-1

13.6 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, the second slip is standing closer to the batsman than the keeper and the first slip are. Strange tactics from England. Anyway, this was a length delivery outside off, Chandimal was not interested in it

13.5 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, inside edge on the forward defense that kisses Chandimal's knee roll before rolling towards short mid-wicket

13.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, Broad went up in an appeal but the ball was going down the leg-side. He got the ball to come in a long way this time

13.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, full again, Chandimal drives this off the toe of the bat. Mid-off comes into play again. Good for him, he might start yawning for all this while has been doing nothing

13.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, fuller length on off, Chandimal drives with the full face of the bat, mid-off tumbles to his right and stops it

13.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery around 4th stump, defended towards short cover

Broad has a slip less. Wonder where has that fielder gone? We will let you know as soon as I know

Over: 13	0 0 0 2 0 0	SL 46/2
Kusal Mendis 24(42)	Chandimal 0(0)	Anderson 7-0-23-1

12.6 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Anderson is not happy with the field for sure. He does not want that gap between the gully fielder and the third slip. He runs in for the last delivery and delivers a peach which leaves Mendis's bat. Again he did not edge it

12.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, fuller length on the stumps, blocked back to the bowler

12.4 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, finds gap through gully as he defends it with the outer part of the bat. The fielder from the ring on the off-side (from point) runs back to prevent it from crossing the fence

12.3 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, touch short and Mendis gets back to softly punch it towards short cover

12.2 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, defends this short of a good length delivery from his crease towards the cover region

12.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Mendis is lucky and I will keep mentioning it. It was too good to get the edge. Length delivery that changed its trajectory outside off even as Mendis tried to drive it

Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 12	0 0 0 1 0 W	SL 44/2
Kaushal Silva 13(22)	Kusal Mendis 22(36)	Broad 6-1-23-1

11.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, out Caught by Bairstow!! See I wanted Kusal Mendis's luck not Silva's for he is going back to the pavilion now. I am sure had it been Kusal Mendis, the edge won't have carried to the keeper. This was a length delivery outside off, it might have straightened a bit and that led to Silva's dismissal as he poked at it. Got a thick outside edge that just about carried into Bairstow's glove. 25 minutes into the session and England have got the second one. Kaushal Silva c Bairstow b Broad 13(22) [4s-2]

Broad to Kaushal Silva, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

The umpires are coming together to discuss whether it has carried to Bairstow or not. Now they have gone upstairs to check this one. Soft signal is out. Front foot is clean. Thick edge and it looks it bounced inside Bairstow's glove. But the third umpire wants to be 100 percent sure, who won't want to be? A batsman gets only one chance after all. From every possible angle, he looks out to me. But I am not the umpire so let's wait. Rod Tucker says that it is clearly going into his gloves. Out it is!

11.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery slanted into Silva, quells it down towards gully

11.4 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, can I have Mendis's luck? He drives on this fuller length delivery away from the body, ekes out an inside edge that rolls past the stumps towards fine leg for a single

11.3 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, fullish delivery on the stumps, Mendis drives it towards mid-on

11.2 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, Nick Compton is not having a great Test match. He has dropped Mendis. It was a length delivery angled into the pads of Mendis, he wanted to flick it but could not keep it down. It went in the air towards Compton at short mid-wicket, who leapt high but could not hold onto it

11.1 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, some movement just outside off, still wide enough for Mendis to leave it

Over: 11	0 0 4 0 0 0	SL 43/1
Kaushal Silva 13(20)	Kusal Mendis 21(32)	Anderson 6-0-21-1

10.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, forward defence with an open blade to get some runs. The fielder at gully is swift enough to dive to his right and deny Silva any run making opportunity

10.5 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery outside off, Silva is not interested in it

10.4 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery around off, Silva blocks it towards backward point

10.3 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, poor Vince, this time he is not able to cut it off. He reached the ball but was not able to flick it back, chased it all the way from point. It was a back of a length delivery and Silva smartly opened the face of the bat to find the gap through gully

10.2 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, this one has beaten the outside edge of Silva on his defence

10.1 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva was once again caught in two minds. Went towards the line of the delivery, but saw that the length was not there and also it was wide enough to leave, left it

Over: 10	0 4 0 0 0 0	SL 39/1
Kusal Mendis 21(32)	Kaushal Silva 9(14)	Broad 5-1-22-0

9.6 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, there is virtually no movement for Broad. Once again he relies on the angle from wide of the crease, it is not threatening for Mendis, who defends it with ease towards short cover

9.5 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, short of a good length delivery outside off, Mendis does not fiddle at that

9.4 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, angled this fullish delivery from wide of the crease, Mendis wanted to clip it through mid-wicket. Checked his shot and defended towards mid-on

9.3 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Mendis withdraws his bat from the line of the delivery and lets it go to the keeper

9.2 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, aha! One of the best so far from the Lankans. Mendis leans into the drive on this half-volley and found the gap through extra cover, there were two men interested in a chase but the ball had enough legs to touch the fence

9.1 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, full and just outside off, Mendis threw his bat on the drive, the ball went straight to the fielder at backward point. Such a delightful shot for no run

Over: 9	0 0 0 0 0 3	SL 35/1
Kusal Mendis 17(26)	Kaushal Silva 9(14)	Anderson 5-0-17-1

8.6 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, great commitment from the fielder there. The ball rolled along the ground off the outer part of Mendis's bat, was wide of the man at gully as well. Vince ran from point and put in a dive at third man to parry it back to Hales who hurled the throw back into play

8.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, angled outside off, still wide of the off pole, Mendis shoulders arms

8.4 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, length delivery on off, defends it towards cover

8.3 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, another one straightening outside off, Mendis rides his luck and eludes the edge again

8.2 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, nice riposte from Mendis, presents the full face of the bat and defends back to the bowler

8.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, seaming away in the channel outside off, Mendis is lucky to have not edged it

Over: 8	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 32/1
Kaushal Silva 9(14)	Kusal Mendis 14(20)	Broad 4-1-18-0

7.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, indecision causes a bit of worry out their for Silva but no damage done in the end. He dithered for a while but decided to leave it in the end, the line was just outside off and the ball brushed his blade before rolling towards the keeper. It went off the bat face towards the keeper

7.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, defended the length delivery with ease towards backward point

7.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, well played, very well played. Broad was able to induce an outside edge but Silva took the bottom hand off the bat and played it softly so the ball did not carry to the keeper

7.3 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, interesting this time, misses the outside edge of Silva's poke by a coat of paint

7.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, just came a bit closer towards Silva's off stick but did not have the venom to trouble him. Left

7.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, innocuous delivery outside off, Silva does not mind leaving it

The last session of the day. Usually it's the session where things take drastic turns. Sri Lanka have already taken a lot of beating and would not want to be at the receiving end once again. England, on the other hand, do not have to do much of a thinking. They have the arsenal and the shield of 498 runs, all they would hope is that Broad and Anderson run through the Lankans. The pitch is not that bowler friendly but the conditions are - cloudy and cold, propelling most of the men out there to don full sleeve jumpers. Out come the players... Let's see what have they got for us

Day 2, Tea: Another session firmly in England's kitty. After finally declaring for a whopping 498 at a run rate of 3.77, Anderson cleaned up Karunaratne in the seven overs that the visitors faced before the break to make matters worse. 498, a considerable effort given that they started the day with just four wickets in hand was achieved thanks largely to Moeen Ali, who played a gem of an innings scoring his second Test ton. With Woakes and Finn providing perfect second foil, he dominated the bowling with ease. He was helped though by some abysmal fielding and some defensive captaincy from Mathews. Do join us in 20 minutes for the final session.

Over: 7	2 0 0 0 2 0	SL 32/1
Kusal Mendis 14(20)	Kaushal Silva 9(8)	Anderson 4-0-14-1

6.6 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, what a ball from Anderson. Held its line outside off and Mendis almost edged it trying to defend. That my friends will be tea on day 2

6.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, slightly opened his bat this time, that helped him to get this defensive poke past backward point for a couple

6.4 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Anderson hurls this one on the 4th stump. There is not much movement and Mendis is content with the defensive prod

6.3 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, back of a length on off, Mendis gets on his toes and blocks back to the bowler

6.2 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, this might be the last over before tea so Mendis is not taking any chances, defends this length ball towards extra cover

6.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, full around off, Mendis leans into it and drives through cover, the outfield is not that quick and it gets hauled well before the fence

There is not much swing and that means that Anderson has been deprived of third slip

Over: 6	0 3 1 0 4 0	SL 28/1
Kaushal Silva 9(8)	Kusal Mendis 10(14)	Broad 3-0-18-0

5.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery around off, Silva defends it with ease

5.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, fabulous shot from Silva. The idea from Broad was to make him drive a half-volley. There was not much swing and that helped Silva to drive through cover

5.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, this one changed its path, which was angle into Silva, and left Silva. The only issue was there was not enough bounce to trouble Silva and he let it go

5.3 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, full and on the pads of Mendis, he flicks it with ease to the man at fine leg

5.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, fuller delivery outside off, Silva opens the face of the bat on the drive and gets is past Anderson at point, who ran after it and chased it as it slowed down near the fence

5.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, no short leg, we might see one soon though. This back of a length delivery from Broad kissed Silva's glove as he tried to tuck it, was in the air at short leg for a while

Over: 5	0 0 0 0 3 1	SL 20/1
Kaushal Silva 2(3)	Kusal Mendis 9(13)	Anderson 3-0-10-1

4.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, easily tucks this back of a length delivery to deep backward square leg

4.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, poor MO. He had to labour to get to his ton and now he sprints from backward point to cut this one off. Mendis poked at this back of a length delivery and got a thick edge that rolled past gully towards third man, there was no fielder out there and Moeen Ali had to do the chasing

4.4 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, short of a good length outside off, Mendis shoulders arms

4.3 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, nicely behind this one is Mendis, gets his elbow high and bat straight to quell it down towards extra cover

4.2 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, touch too straight, Mendis tucks it to the man manning the mid-wicket region

4.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, behold yourself, this is going to be a regular sight for the most part of the innings. Angled in from over the wicket to the right-hander and leaving him at the last moment to miss the edge on his defence

Over: 4	4 0 0 0 0 1	SL 16/1
Kusal Mendis 6(8)	Kaushal Silva 1(2)	Broad 2-0-10-0

3.6 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, works this one behind square with the angle and will fetch a single

3.5 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, the angled bat could well have fetched him four this time but Mendis is not that lucky. He drove this fullish ball towards the fielder at short mid-wicket, who dived to save a few runs for his team

3.4 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, back of a length delivery on off from over the wicket, Mendis defends towards backward point

3.3 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, too much of angle behind this one makes it go down the leg-side, Mendis misses the glance

3.2 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, no run, this time Broad has shortened the length outside off, got this one to nip in with the angle as well. Mendis withdrew the bat in time

3.1 - Broad to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, half-volley on off, Mendis might have mumbled 'thank you' while effecting this extra cover drive with ease. The ball did not quite race to the fence but just about managed to kiss the rope

Over: 3	0 0 0 W 0 1	SL 11/1
Kusal Mendis 1(2)	Kaushal Silva 1(2)	Anderson 2-0-6-1

2.6 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, touch fuller and on off, Mendis does not mind pushing to the cover region and getting a single to his name

2.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, there is the swing, late one from Anderson. Pitched just outside off and left Mendis, there was no away he was going to have a go at it

Kusal Mendis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.4 - Anderson to Karunaratne, out Bowled!! Of all the ways a batsman loses his wicket in a Test match, this has to be one of the most heartbreaking one. He has lost his wicket round the legs, that too to a pacer. He would have preferred getting out trying to drive the ball rather than losing his stumps round the legs after moving way too across to tuck this one. The ball shaped back in a touch and eluded his bat and every gear, which means that Karunaratne had moved way too across. Anderson is on the board! Will it open the floodgates? SL fans may want to avoid the last line. Karunaratne b Anderson 9(14) [4s-1]

Anderson to Karunaratne, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!

2.3 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, well wide of off, was not that wide when it left Anderson's hand. The angle though took it away

2.2 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, fullish around off, Karunaratne drives well but is not very lucky with the gap, straight to the fielder at extra cover

2.1 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, outside off, left alone

Over: 2	0 0 1 0 1 3	SL 10/0
Karunaratne 9(10)	Kaushal Silva 1(2)	Broad 1-0-5-0

1.6 - Broad to Karunaratne, 3 runs, round the wicket for Karunaratne, he gets a thickish edge on the drive that eludes the cordon and runs to third man. The fielder there did well to sling a throw towards Bairstow, who too had his share of throws as he took off the gloves and threw at the bowler's end. But the batsman was well in

1.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, I did not tell you this on the previous delivery but Broad is coming over the wicket for Silva, brings this one into Silva, who just about managed to use the angle to turn it towards fine leg

1.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, touch fuller around off, Silva takes off his bottom hand on defence

By the way, Broad too has that conventional field of three slips and a gully in place

1.3 - Broad to Karunaratne, 1 run, fraction short. More of a back of a length delivery, Karunaratne clips it wide of mid-on and hares to the other end

1.2 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, he opened Karunaratne this time with the angle into him, the ball left Karunaratne late. He got an edge but the bounce was not enough to make it carry to the slip cordon

1.1 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, as is his wont, Broad starts round the wicket and keeps it around off. The ball might have kept a bit low but Karunaratne was watchful to fend it back

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over: 1	0 0 0 4 0 1	SL 5/0
Karunaratne 5(6)	Kaushal Silva 0(0)	Anderson 1-0-5-0

0.6 - Anderson to Karunaratne, 1 run, shortish again. Karunaratne won't mind, gets back and across to tuck in front of mid-wicket to retain the strike for the next over

0.5 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, this is better. Too good for Karunaratne to nick this one. The ball pitched on a length and left the batsman with the angle, he was lucky to have not edged it with his tentaive poke

0.4 - Anderson to Karunaratne, FOUR, too straight and that will help Karunaratne get the monkey off his back. Gets tall and tucks this one softly which rolls along the ground to the deep mid-wicket fence

0.3 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, there is a gully as well. This one was a bit on the shorter side, allowing Karunaratne the time and space to hop and punch to mid-off

0.2 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, three slips in place for Anderson. Keeps this closer to the stumps, Karunaratne gets forwards and blocks

0.1 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, gets this one to leave the left-hander with the angle, left alone

Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva are at the crease. Karunaratne is on strike. Anderson will open the attack

A slip, leg-slip and short leg from over the wicket for Herath

Jimmy Anderson, with another fifer was the star of the show yet again and along with the other bowlers would now look to put his feet up after slogging it on the field for a stretch of 171.5 overs. Now to the big question, would Alastair Cook be able to knock out the five runs that he needs to become the first Englishman in the history of the game to get to the magical 10k figure, or would he fall agonizingly short again?

And finally, the Lankans have succumbed to some relentless English bowling. But it is an effort that they would be proud of. Led by Chandimal who reached his sixth Test ton along with Herath, who must have embarrassed some of his top order mates with some of the shots that he played, managed to stave off the follow-on to begin with and even managed to set a target of 79 for the England batsmen.

128.2 - Woakes to Lakmal, out Caught by Broad!! Cook rushes back into the pavilion, he's a job to do. Anderson leads the pack back. Sri Lanka's overwhelming resistance runs out of fuel.. at least 78 runs more than what they were expected to. Lakmal slogs across the line to this fullish delivery, ushers a top edge out and a floppy-hatted Broad shuffles across at mid-on to digest this overhead. Lakmal c Broad b Woakes 11(15) [4s-2]

Woakes to Lakmal, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

128.1 - Woakes to Lakmal, FOUR, length ball on his torso, digs deep into the crease for some room and hacks his away through mid-wicket. Slow roll across the green grass to earn him a boundary

Over: 128	4 0 4B 0 0 2	SL 471/9
Pradeep 13(11)	Lakmal 7(13)	Broad 24-6-71-1

127.6 - Broad to Pradeep, 2 runs, is tall to guide an outside edge to third man for a brace. Did well to open the bat as he found himself not behind the line and used soft hands to channel it wide of the cordon

127.5 - Broad to Pradeep, no run, ah, jags away late from a fuller length. Takes off from the pitch as Pradeep, standing way across down leg, looks for a rundown to third man. Instead a showdown that fizzles

127.4 - Broad to Pradeep, no run, is still sitting back. Camping, would have to say. Tapped to cover

127.3 - Broad to Pradeep, byes, FOUR, through everyone, like Salman Rushdie's words. Stays low, gets under Pradeep's bat swing and almost hobbles across, through the keeper's legs, to the fences behind

127.2 - Broad to Pradeep, no run, he's hanging back. Not a short ball this though. A full one that's pushed loosely towards cover

127.1 - Broad to Pradeep, FOUR, an outside edge that periscopes over the slip cordon, which just looked up and mourned. Full delivery, Pradeep fetched it for a slog only to end up looking not beautiful

There are fewer people at the ground than the imaginary characters in my head..

Over: 127	1 0 2 0 1 0	SL 461/9
Lakmal 7(13)	Pradeep 7(5)	Woakes 27-8-99-1

126.6 - Woakes to Lakmal, no run, wafts the defence, can be said, with wide feet towards mid-on's mirror image. Sorry

126.5 - Woakes to Pradeep, 1 run, Lakmal has to hurry in. Pradeep tamely tapped it at where a silly point would have been.. runs. Woakes runs forward and shies at the stumps, misses as the commentators on air critique Lakmal's raised bat dragging into the crease

126.4 - Woakes to Pradeep, no run, almost panics seeing the full toss, takes a touch longer to react and by that time, the full toss has drifted away and dipped. Missed

126.3 - Woakes to Pradeep, 2 runs, that's the greatest loft mistimed. Too full to get under, Pradeep has the room made and swings. Squeezed over Woakes's head for a cheap couple of runs

126.2 - Woakes to Pradeep, no run, stays put and behind to toe-end this defence back to Anderson's apprentice

126.1 - Woakes to Lakmal, 1 run, short ball, looked cramped as he hoicks the ball and the tangled edge loops to mid-wicket

Over: 126	2 0 0 0 W 4	SL 457/9
Pradeep 4(1)	Lakmal 6(11)	Broad 23-6-65-1

125.6 - Broad to Pradeep, FOUR, that's picturesque from Ali. Runs across at fine leg, slides and then shaves the grass with his right leg to carrom-kick the ball in. But hold on.. the left leg is already hugging the ropes, eh? Yes. An inside-edge tickle from Pradeep this was

Fourth umpire (David Millns) and third umpire (Rod Tucker) apparently switch places. Things that a wicket does.. a musical chair. Maybe a chair is just that little bit more comfortable *said Gavaskar style*. Okay wait. Rod Tucker runs onto the field now and Aleem Dar runs off. A definite musical chairs. On a more serious note, Aleem Dar is apparently not feeling well and hence all the hodgepodge and delay

Nuwan Pradeep, right handed bat, comes to the crease

125.5 - Broad to Chandimal, out Bowled!! End of a lovely innings from Chandimal. The crowd gets up, applauds robotically before waning down ridiculously in sync. But a horror shot to get out, this from Chandimal. Premeditates the slog on this, wields his bat across the line but Broad had done well to stick to the stumps. English bowlers always do. Chandimal misses, Broad hits. Cook's one wicket and 5 runs away, uff. Chandimal b Broad 126(207) [4s-13 6s-1]

Broad to Chandimal, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!

125.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, well short of mid-on. Pops a clip shot up but it's well short. The ball rushed onto his pad from a fuller length, which cramped him, didn't allow the bat to close and hence that spooning up

125.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, fullish length outside off, Chandimal gets across to cover his stumps - which wasn't necessary much here - and leaves it alone

Get in Finn for some fun

125.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, draws him forward and across with a fulish length

125.1 - Broad to Chandimal, 2 runs, angled in on the pads and Chandimal's inside edge shoots to fine leg for a brace

Lead's fifty already if you haven't noticed. I avoid typing obvious things, unless prompted to, apart from the repeated humour that's threatening to get obvious. Broad's destitution is implied by the one slip he gets

Stuart Broad [22.0-6-59-0] is back into the attack

Over: 125	0 0 0 1 4 0	SL 451/8
Lakmal 6(11)	Chandimal 124(202)	Woakes 26-8-95-1

124.6 - Woakes to Lakmal, no run, gets up and is late.. has to stab a defence out into the cover

124.5 - Woakes to Lakmal, FOUR, my screen showed no one behind square until a fine leg came rushing across. Where's the bodyline spirit? Short ball down leg, Lakmal is not in control. Off the gloves.. wide of the keeper and to the fences

124.4 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, reads the fuller length early but was on the caravan to front foot when the ball arrives. Means that he drives this on the up to long-off

124.3 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, opens up a touch and gets across to clock this shortish length towards cover

124.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, and it's out of the dungeon. The fuller length. Looks to stalk the pad but Chandimal is quick to turn the ball away into the leg-side

124.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, hits a back of a length this time. The fuller length's in the dungeon at the moment. Chandimal defends it from the crease with a high bat

Over: 124	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 446/8
Lakmal 2(9)	Chandimal 123(198)	Anderson 27-9-58-5

123.6 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, soles stuck to the crease as Lakmal waited for this back of a length delivery and punched it on the up to mid-off

123.5 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, there's the short ball. Lakmal hides his face with the bat and fends it off the top part of the bat. Not enough venom to carry to short leg

123.4 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, was late to defend this off the face. And then closes the face of the bat and jams this length delivery in front of short leg

123.3 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, rushin in for the pad from a length. Lakmal intrudes in time and shaves it into the on-side

123.2 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, nicely ticks his feet apart to get tall and behind this short of length delivery to block

123.1 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, short ball jagging away, Lakmal gets into attention and arches back whilst dangling the bat inside the line. In a word: evaded

Over: 123	0 0 1 2 1L 0	SL 446/8
Chandimal 123(198)	Lakmal 2(3)	Woakes 25-8-90-1

122.6 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, a full toss that pushes Chandimal back. Go figure. Looked like a gunshot of a full toss which would have prompted that. Chandimal gets his senses right, gets straighter and taps it to mid-off

122.5 - Woakes to Lakmal, leg byes, 1 run, slides in with the angle and the pace off the pitch meant that Lakmal's tickle was late. Ball frisks the side of the pad en route to fine leg

122.4 - Woakes to Lakmal, 2 runs, just wide of the gully. Kicks up from a back of a length, Lakmal is late to rise up and ride the bounce. Off the outside edge and would have been on the half-volley to gully.. had his hands been a feet longer

122.3 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, is well forward and well behind to middle the drive to deep cover

122.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, slashes at a length ball splayed wide intentionally, I would reckon. Invites a waft and the edge's missed. Plenty of nostalgia for that outside edge at the moment

122.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, slides back, jerks his spine straight and blocks it back to Woakes

Over: 122	0 0 0 0 W 0	SL 442/8
Lakmal 0(1)	Chandimal 122(194)	Anderson 26-8-58-5

121.6 - Anderson to Lakmal, no run, bounds up from a fullish length, Lakmal hops up and blunts it from the crease

Suranga Lakmal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

121.5 - Anderson to Eranga, out Bowled!! Anderson continues to harvest wickets. This time of Eranga's to get to yet another five-for. Kohli's fifties and Anderson's wickets.. and mentioning them in a sentence was intentional, I fear. The minutiae of this delivery: brute. Too good. Skids on from a fullish length, the angle in tempts Eranga into a clip through the on-side but the ball just straightens enough to martyr the off-stump. Eranga b Anderson 1(18)

Anderson to Eranga, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!

121.4 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, length ball, Eranga was back and looked to stab out an outside edge. Well inside the line, sadly for Anderson

121.3 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, the sucker ball. Full and swinging away, Eranga surrendered to his instincts, had a swish but failed to buy an edge

121.2 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, another. Such a relief to not be on the lookout to spot a fidgety square leg umpire. Damn care if this was above the head. Eranga had ducked

121.1 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, resorts to a short ball to which Eranga sits and response

Over: 121	0 1 0 1 0 0	SL 442/7
Chandimal 122(194)	Eranga 1(13)	Woakes 24-8-87-1

120.6 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, sliding across and pushed down to leg. Chandimal half-turns to help it away, fails to reach it. Need his hands twice as long. Not wided. This is not a format framed to render bowlers extinct

120.5 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, defended off the front foot and on the up into the off-side

Back to one slip..

120.4 - Woakes to Eranga, 1 run, darted fuller, hits the lower part of the bat and helps itself to cover

120.3 - Woakes to Eranga, no run, low bounce. Was drawn across with this very full delivery on sixth stump, eked out an edge that literally rolls to gully

Four slips and a gully in place. And a short leg

120.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, not off the meat of the bat. Was nicely forward as Woakes pushes it further up, but a hint of late swing means that Chandimal slices the drive to an extent to deep point

120.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, holds his crease and blocks a length delivery into the on side

Woakes takes his sweater off as he has a chat with Cook. Finn is lurking around.. Nobody's borrowing your bad luck of the day, Finn. Meanwhile Cook's seeing the field as his bank account. Just a slip like a spinner gets

Chris Woakes [23.0-8-85-1] is back into the attack

Over: 120	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 440/7
Eranga 0(11)	Chandimal 121(190)	Anderson 25-7-58-4

119.6 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, slower delivery very full on the pads. Eranga is back, had to incline forward to pat this back to Anderson

Point goes back

119.5 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, follows this fullish outswinger that threatened as much as an old vamp. Guides an outside edge to gully on the bounce

119.4 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, skewed off the inside edge. Protracts his hands way outside the line of off of this inswinger and hence

119.3 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, bangs this shorter to see Eranga duck and almost bury his head in the turf. He knows Sri Lanka have to bowl again..

119.2 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, threatens the pads this time with the swerve in, Eranga half-turns and traffic-polices the ball to mid-wicket

119.1 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, is drawn across with an open bat for a flaccid poke wide of gully

Three slips and a gully in place

Over: 119	0 0 0 0 4 6	SL 440/7
Chandimal 121(190)	Eranga 0(5)	Moeen Ali 28-5-136-1

118.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, SIX, again. Goes with the spin this time. Keeps himself put, slog-sweeps and shames the deep mid-wicket fence

118.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, FOUR, straight down the ground. As simple as that. Ali tosses this up, like a pancake in the making, and Chandimal is suctioned out of the crease for a hammer downtown. Full flow of the bat. One bounce and into rundom

118.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, stays on front foot and gets well low to block this into the pitch

118.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, slowed up with rips this time, Chandimal is drawn out to defend

118.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, deja vu too soon. Similar attempt to block the ball into the off-side

118.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, spins in, lower bounce and Chandimal does well to make room and stab it to cover

Over: 118	W 0 0 0 0 0	SL 430/7
Eranga 0(5)	Chandimal 111(184)	Anderson 24-6-58-4

117.6 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, plays well inside the line but the keeper hops up.. don't know why

117.5 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, fishes for this one on the fifth stumps. The seam away opens his up but his feet don't yield. Keep kissing the turf as the bat's outside edge (almost) shaves the ball

117.4 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, that's a head-hungry short ball. Eranga ducked, much like bowing in obeisance to point, as the short ball loops over

117.3 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, pushed fuller. Eranga had to be forward, instead stays back and squeezes out a defence into the off-side

117.2 - Anderson to Eranga, no run, ends up playing inside the line as this length delivery keeps its angle intact. Three slips and a gully in place

Shaminda Eranga, right handed bat, comes to the crease

117.1 - Anderson to Herath, out Lbw!! This looked plumb the moment it hit the pad. 61 runs of awesomeness, 91 balls of genius resistance ends. The inswinger from Anderson this time, Herath was stuck on the crease trying to second-guess which way the ball will move. Comes shooting in with the angle, raps the pad and a referral, albeit a formal one, confirms a plumb LBW. 1-0 to technology. Herath lbw b Anderson 61(99) [4s-8]

Anderson to Herath, THAT'S OUT!! Lbw!!

Herath refers an LBW review. Looks gone to me.. Fair delivery, pitches in line. HotSpot suggests no spot (and no vaseline perhaps). OUT, says the technology that empowers us apparently!

Two slips and a gully in place remain for Anderson

Over: 117	3 4 4 0 0 1	SL 430/6
Herath 61(98)	Chandimal 111(184)	Moeen Ali 27-5-126-1

116.6 - Moeen Ali to Herath, 1 run, more off the inside edge this one. Was well forward but failed to cover for the angle in. Skewed to square leg to keep the strike

116.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, on the stumps, no turn, blocked back

116.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, turns away from a wide line making the line wider. Herath reaches out and pushes it away one-handed.. so far outside off

116.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, FOUR, yes, yes. How old is he? A 38-year old slashing grass with a sweep. This time with a conventional one. Rubbers himself forward, the length's there and chaperones it through mid-wicket

116.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, FOUR, this looks like fun. He's getting adventurous. Stretches forward, uses the good bounce and ushers out a reverse sweep to third man

116.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 3 runs, nicely pushed through acres of off-space from Chandimal. Herath back on strike

Over: 116	0 0 0 2 0 0	SL 418/6
Herath 52(93)	Chandimal 108(183)	Anderson 23-5-58-3

115.6 - Anderson to Herath, no run, snakes this in from a back of a length to Herath on the front thigh pad. Simultaneous appeal from the cordon, Cook thought for a moment as Herath was struck on the front thigh while on a hopping defence. High, said the hawkeye

Appeal and a referral? No

115.5 - Anderson to Herath, no run, now a waft. Anderson shortens the length, draws a whoosh with a wider line and almost gets an edge

115.4 - Anderson to Herath, 2 runs, fullish delivery just outside off, Herath stays put and softly pushes one through cover for a brace

115.3 - Anderson to Herath, no run, well played. Arrests his front foot trigger movement seeing the bounce and takes his bottom hand off to keep the fend ground-bound

115.2 - Anderson to Herath, no run, crouches to dig this full delivery angled in on the pad

115.1 - Anderson to Herath, no run, inswinger from Anderson. More like angled in with a hint of swing by going wide of the crease. Herath pulls off a mini shuffle across off to cover his stumps further and leaves it alone

Over: 115	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 416/6
Chandimal 108(183)	Herath 50(87)	Moeen Ali 26-5-114-1

114.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, is drawn out of his crease with the loop and flicks it to mid-wicket on the move

114.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, 1 run, ah, here's a fifty. Yes. Gets forward to this flighted delivery and taps it open-batted to cover-point

114.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, too full to sweep, extra bounce as Herath misses the sweep from outside off

114.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, skids off the turf, gets backto allow the ball in and closes the bat face in defence

114.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, comes in with the arm and Herath gets behind it to defend it awkwardly

114.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, a hint of turn. Looks to fetch the sweep but that was always going away

Over: 114	0 0 2 3 0 0	SL 415/6
Chandimal 108(182)	Herath 49(82)	Anderson 22-5-56-3

113.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, gets forward, is invited to do so by the length and drives a defence into the off-side

113.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, stays back to this fullish length delivery and drills the block back

113.4 - Anderson to Herath, 3 runs, James Vince has dropped Herath! What a cardinal sin but at least we get to watch Herath for longer. Looks to hoick this fuller delivery on the leg-side, gets an outside edge which loops behind. Vince is there, backtracking at point. Went a little too far to see the ball pop out of his hands. Oh!

113.3 - Anderson to Herath, 2 runs, there's certain uneven bounce here. This back of a length delivery takes off, hits Herath's open bat as he takes his hand off and the ball rockets off the edge to third man. Cleaned up by the gully, I suppose

113.2 - Anderson to Herath, no run, is nicely on the front foot as Anderson pushes this further ahead. Nicely covers his stumps and hoists his bat over his head in defence

113.1 - Anderson to Herath, no run, comes from round the wicket and angles it in on a back of a length. Good bounce as Herath lifts his bat and defends it into the off-side

Two slips and a gully in place for Jimmy. Done with slip-less fields and T20s. This is the moment.. of reckoning

James Anderson [21.0-5-51-3] is back into the attack

Over: 113	0 0 4 2 1 0	SL 410/6
Chandimal 108(180)	Herath 44(78)	Moeen Ali 25-5-113-1

112.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, was pressing forward, saw the length shorter and arrested himself to poke the defence back

112.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, 1 run, reaches forward and gets the sweep away one-handed round the corner

112.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, 2 runs, and now the reverse sweep. On a scale of Herath's agility to his bowling, this was his arm-ball. Shapes early and barrels the flighted delivery to third man

112.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, FOUR, ah, that sweep has been knived. Stretches forward, gobbles up the flight and brooms it through mid-wicket

112.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, this drifts in with the arm, beats the inside edge and hits the back pad. Umpire isn't interested.. going down? Hawk-Eye shows that it was clipping the leg-stump. Would have been not out on the referral too, given Ravi's decision to ignore the appeal

112.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, on off and spins away leisurely to beat the bat as Herath pokes tamely

Ali has the ball. One slip and an FSL

So, we return. After a honey cake, a cup of coffee and lots of revived energy to speedpost the commentary on your mobile screens. And desktops, for those of you stuck with a moribund smartphone, like me. Chandimal's century catalyzed a recovery, perhaps even conspired Cook's 10K landmark, but we will not get ahead of ourselves. We will see how long this can go, and whether Chandimal can.. well.. 'chandimalize' England like he did to India a year ago. Getting ahead again, hold me back someone.

Lunch, Day 4: If anyone thought that yesterday was an aberration, they have been proven wrong. Sri Lanka came out with the same resolve they showed yesterday and have continued the fight despite the early dismissal of Siriwardana this morning. The deficit has been wiped off with runs flowing in the second hour of play. After being dropped on 69 - a chance which should have been taken by Bairstow - Chandimal has kicked on to his ton. England were guilty of spraying it around. Once Anderson and Broad were done with the opening spells where they kept it tight, the back-up simply wasn't good enough. But the question is, how much longer can they be denied? Can Chandimal rally the lower order around him and lift Sri Lanka anywhere close to a fighting total? The post-lunch session shall have the answers...

Over: 112	0 1 1 1 0 4	SL 403/6
Chandimal 108(179)	Herath 37(73)	Woakes 23-8-85-1

111.6 - Woakes to Chandimal, FOUR, last ball of the session and Chandimal has gloriously driven it through the covers. Another half-volley, England have been guilty of straying it on either side. Sri Lanka keep fighting..

111.5 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, excellent delivery. It has to be if it beats a batsman on a 104. On a good length just outside off, you could argue that Chandimal doesn't have to play at it. But once he does, there is nothing he can do as the ball nibbles away ever so slightly to beat the edge

111.4 - Woakes to Herath, 1 run, short of length and pulled away through the mid-wicket region

How long before England start getting jittery? 150 - 200?

111.3 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, glances it off the hips to long leg

111.2 - Woakes to Herath, 1 run, another short ball which doesn't rise much allowing Herath to pull it safely to deep square leg. The deficit has been wiped out

111.1 - Woakes to Herath, no run, short of length delivery on the hips, gently tucked in front of short-leg

Over: 111	0 0 1 0 0 Nb 0	SL 396/6
Chandimal 103(176)	Herath 35(70)	Moeen Ali 24-5-106-1

110.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, the trajectory is flat which tempts Chandimal to seek a cut, but the length is not all that short. He chops it off a thick under-edge, and the ball bounces wide of leg-stump

110.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no ball, that's the second ridiculous full toss Ali has bowled today. And he's putting his short leg at risk. Good for Compton that Chandimal hadn't gone hard with the swipe. He is in the firing line though and the ball strikes him on the right foot

110.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, a big lunge across with bat and pad close to smother a flighted off-break

110.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, the slider outside off, Chandimal can't quite reach the pitch as the length is held back. It catches a thick outside edge and goes along the ground towards backward point

110.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, 1 run, darts this on a back of a length, snakes back in towards leg. Herath goes deep in the crease and nurdles it behind square

110.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, fullish this time and allows Herath an easier block

110.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, tossed up on a length outside off, defended into the off-side

Over: 110	0 1 0 0 0 4	SL 394/6
Chandimal 103(172)	Herath 34(67)	Woakes 22-8-78-1

109.6 - Woakes to Chandimal, FOUR, Chandimal gets there! He leaps and hollers, punches the air and looks on as his teammates rise in applause. Jayasuriya is a delighted man in the balcony. Length ball just outside off, Chandimal opens the bat-face after pressing across and runs it to the third man fence. Nobody there. Well played!

109.5 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, oh this could have been trouble had mid-on collected it cleanly. A half-volley punched to the left of mid-on, Herath is desperate for his partner to get the milestone and strides down for the single. But it's not there. Mid-on slides across and fumbles

Chandimal's wife is sitting anxiously, looking on from the stands...

109.4 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, another half-volley, this one he punches straight back to the bowler. Still can't get there

109.3 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, it's a half-volley and Chandimal has punched it straight to mid-off. The call is "wait"

Two slips, an umbrella field on both sides of the wicket...

109.2 - Woakes to Herath, 1 run, and the drama is back with Chandi on strike. Herath hands it over to his partner with a controlled pull to long leg

109.1 - Woakes to Herath, no run, speared in full around middle and off from round the wicket, Herath kicks his back leg up and defends

Over: 109	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 389/6
Chandimal 99(168)	Herath 33(65)	Moeen Ali 23-5-104-1

108.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, maiden over. Chandimal has to wait. And he is quite prepared to as he respects Ali with a defence

108.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, lunges across to an off-break and is hit outside the line

108.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, hops back in the crease and drags himself outside off in case he is rapped on the pads. But he isn't

108.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, huge gasps from the crowd as Herath sends Chandimal back. Good call from the senior pro. No run there at mid-wicket

108.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, fuller and wider, patted back

108.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, oh nervy. The line is wide of off and Chandimal is wanting to work it through the on-side, but does well to not close the bat-face after seeing the ball slide on. Loops up off the outside half of the bat but drops in front of cover

Right then, Chandi on 99...It's Moeen Ali bowling and the field will be up. Does he go over the top? Square leg is back though..

Over: 108	0 1 1 1 0 0	SL 389/6
Herath 33(65)	Chandimal 99(162)	Woakes 21-8-73-1

107.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, it's too wide of off

Round the stumps...

107.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, back of a length, and Herath is so comfortable on the back foot now. Not enough pace in this deck to bother him

107.4 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal moves to 99 with a nudge wide of mid-on

107.3 - Woakes to Herath, 1 run, he hasn't got this one quite right and spoons it off the splice, but it falls well short of mid-on. Short of length just outside off and Herath is late on the pull, gets away though

Wondering if the weather is a bit too cold for the ball to swing.

107.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, half-volley on middle, flicked through mid-wicket

107.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, length ball to which Chandimal can only get half-forward. He does well to play it right under his eyes allowing him the time to adjust for any movement off the pitch. Blocks to cover

Only around 20 minutes till lunch, must be frustrating for England to be denied for so long..

Over: 107	0 2 1 0 0 0	SL 386/6
Herath 32(62)	Chandimal 97(159)	Moeen Ali 22-4-104-1

106.6 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, quicker and slightly short, turns away wide of off and Herath feebly cuts it to a deepish cover-point

106.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, closer to off and much fuller, smothered

106.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, sliding on from round the wicket to catch the inside half of Herath's forward defence

106.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, clips it with the turn behind square

106.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 2 runs, drops it slightly short outside off, and Chandimal is good with his footwork to create the room and cut it through the covers

106.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, oh my! A juicy, loopy lob from Ali. A 48mph full toss just outside off, but Chandimal has driven it straight to cover. Even he was surprised by the offering and couldn't cash in

Over: 106	0 2 0 4 0 0	SL 383/6
Herath 32(59)	Chandimal 94(156)	Woakes 20-8-70-1

105.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, short of length delivery outside off, left alone

105.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, springs up from a short of length, but again, superbly adjusted. The grip is loosened to keep the ball down

105.4 - Woakes to Herath, FOUR, oh, wristy! Back of a length outside off, Herath twirls his wrists to control the bounce and cuts it past backward point

105.3 - Woakes to Herath, no run, short of length just outside off, Herath rises on his toes to fend it away

105.2 - Woakes to Herath, 2 runs, a half-volley so there's not much scope for late movement which makes Herath's drive a safe option. Hits it wide of mid-off and runs back for a couple before it's hounded down

105.1 - Woakes to Herath, no run, very full around middle and off, Herath does a flamingo flick with the back foot and digs it down the pitch

Over: 105	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 377/6
Chandimal 94(156)	Herath 26(53)	Moeen Ali 21-4-101-1

104.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, fuller and clips it to short mid-wicket

104.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, it's a back of a length delivery pushed through outside off which makes Chandimal hesitant on pressing forward. He somehow adjusts in the crease and clips it to short mid-wicket

104.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, tossed up outside off, Chandimal is looking to work it through the on-side but the ball simply slides on to catch a feeble leading edge. Rolls to cover

104.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, turns this with the spin to short mid-wicket

104.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, again, big spin for Ali. Hits the pad once more and this time Chandimal is on the back foot. But his guard, which is already outside off almost makes it impossible for the impact to be in line

104.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, gets his front leg outside off and lets the ball hit him after seeing the large amounts of turn

Over: 104	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 377/6
Herath 26(53)	Chandimal 94(150)	Woakes 19-8-64-1

103.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, better length this. Very full and Herath can't resist the drive. Gets a thick inside edge towards backward square leg

103.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, Herath is caught on the hop with a back of a length delivery skidding on and hitting the thigh pad. Too high

103.4 - Woakes to Herath, no run, slightly fuller this time, another leave

103.3 - Woakes to Herath, no run, slanting away outside off, left alone

103.2 - Woakes to Herath, no run, quite comical how he defends these full balls sometimes. Kicks his back leg up and rushes his bat down to swat it to mid-wicket

103.1 - Woakes to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery which straightens a touch but not enough to threaten off after Herath lifts his bat

Over: 103	1 0 0 0 0 1	SL 377/6
Herath 26(47)	Chandimal 94(150)	Moeen Ali 20-3-101-1

102.6 - Moeen Ali to Herath, 1 run, has to reach out well in front of the body for the sweep as the ball is not in his zone causing the bottom hand to come off. But he hits it along the carpet to deep backward square

102.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, they go up in appeal for leg-before but that's clearly drifting down leg This is good bowling though. Natural variation coming into play. Some are turning, some aren't

102.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, lunges forward to defend

102.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, a bit of funkiness now! Wants to reverse sweep an off-break but is a little late. The stumps are broken which creates a flicker of excitement but it's after deflecting off Bairstow's pads

102.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, slows it up and finds turn. But a lot of turn. Doesn't threaten Herath's edge

102.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal is almost on an off-stump guard to Ali. Or even outside off. He is forcing Ali to bowl it wider and then picking him from there through the on-side

Over: 102	1 2 0 0 0 0	SL 375/6
Herath 25(42)	Chandimal 93(149)	Woakes 18-7-64-1

101.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, defends a back of a length delivery from the crease. Looking at ease now

101.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, decent leave! He covered his stumps and even though this back of a length delivery curls back slightly, it's mostly after the ball has crossed the stumps

101.4 - Woakes to Herath, no run, the length is pulled back slightly and Herath has no real incentive so he leaves it alone

101.3 - Woakes to Herath, no run, better. Pushes it across off on a fuller length inviting the expansive drive. Herath doesn't hold back, doesn't cover for the angle though and is beaten on the edge

101.2 - Woakes to Herath, 2 runs, they've tried to go short to Herath but it's been only half-hearted stuff so far. This one is on the hips and Herath stylishly jabs it behind square on one foot

101.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, a half-volley just outside off which is tentatively pushed to the left of mid-off for a single

Yup, Finn is off...Woakes brought back on.

Chris Woakes [17.0-7-61-1] is back into the attack

Over: 101	0 0 0 4 1B 1	SL 372/6
Chandimal 92(148)	Herath 23(37)	Moeen Ali 19-3-99-1

100.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, shuffles across and clips it with the turn behind square

100.5 - Moeen Ali to Herath, byes, 1 run, ooh, it's turned square and beaten Herath's outside edge by a fair distance. It was originally drifted in towards off which drew Herath forward, but not much he could have done as the ball dropped away from his defensive reach before ripping away

100.4 - Moeen Ali to Herath, FOUR, runs galore in this second hour of play. Ali drifts one into middle and leg and is swept away to the deep backward square fence

100.3 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, pushed to short cover

100.2 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, pushed through towards off, Herath prods half-forward and blocks

100.1 - Moeen Ali to Herath, no run, Herath is lucky to get a slight bottom edge on this attempted sweep before the ball hits pad

Over: 100	4 0 4 3 0 4	SL 366/6
Chandimal 91(147)	Herath 19(32)	Finn 19-0-78-1

99.6 - Finn to Chandimal, FOUR, 15 off the Finn over, I think he's bounced himself out of the attack with this bumper. Not a lot of venom and in line with off, Chandimal swivels across fluently and pulls it fine of long leg

99.5 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, picks a back of a length delivery by shuffling across off and tucks it to square leg

99.4 - Finn to Herath, 3 runs, Finn is leaking runs as SL edge closer to making England bat again. Herath is gaining in confidence, prods across to a fullish ball and pushes it assuredly through the covers. Huge chase for Ali, easy three

99.3 - Finn to Herath, FOUR, there's hardly any extension of the arms and the ball has raced away. Although in the air, but that off-side is poorly populated so no immediate danger. Back of a length outside off, Herath opens the bat-face while on the hop and steers it through the covers

99.2 - Finn to Herath, no run, short of length delivery outside off, steered to point

99.1 - Finn to Herath, FOUR, Finn is all over the place. Either too short (which is mostly the case), or too full. No rhythm at all which is evident by the speed gun. On a short of length and slanting in towards off, Herath has lots of time as he lifts his front leg and short-arm pulls through mid-wicket. The ball sluggishly rolls across this heavy outfield and only about kisses the cushions

Over: 99	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 351/6
Chandimal 87(145)	Herath 8(28)	Moeen Ali 18-3-94-1

98.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, not a lot of turn, allows Chandimal to press forward and pat it down the pitch

98.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, slower and fuller around off, defensively nudged into the on-side

98.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, turned to short mid-wicket

98.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, he clearly sees the spinner as a scoring opportunity. Again shuffles across looking to sweep from outside off, misses and is hit on the pad

98.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, lots of air, Chandimal preempts the sweep and tries to fetch it from outside off but the length is too full and he is yorked. Scoots through to the keeper

98.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, well wide of off, Chandimal kicks it out

A slip and leg-slip for Mo...

Moeen Ali [17.0-2-94-1] is back into the attack

Over: 98	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 351/6
Herath 8(28)	Chandimal 87(139)	Finn 18-0-63-1

97.6 - Finn to Herath, no run, fuller from Finn, Herath angles it wide of gully after coming hesitantly forward. Another diving stop by Hales

97.5 - Finn to Herath, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, defended from the crease

97.4 - Finn to Herath, no run, well played in the end by Herath. Sees the short of length delivery spring up off the deck, arches his back and loosens his grip to keep the dab down. Hales dives to his right at gully to stop the boundary

97.3 - Finn to Herath, no run, length ball just outside off, Herath presses across and blocks to short cover

97.2 - Finn to Herath, no run, mild cries of "catch" as the ball loops in front of square leg which is close in. Herath is cramped for room with the ball angling in from round the wicket, tries to tuck it away and might have got an inside edge onto thigh. Doesn't carry

97.1 - Finn to Chandimal, 1 run, back of a length, not a great deal of pace - only around 83mph. Chandimal hops and tucks it through the mid-wicket region. Inching towards his ton

Drinks are on the field now...

Over: 97	0 1 1 1 4 0	SL 350/6
Herath 8(23)	Chandimal 86(138)	Woakes 17-7-61-1

96.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, slipping down leg, Herath misses the glance and the ball carries to the keeper on the bounce

96.5 - Woakes to Herath, FOUR, short on the stumps, Herath rocks back and pulls it nonchalantly through backward square leg fence

96.4 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, back of a length and swinging into the pads, Chandimal misses his flick and is struck on the pads, there was a ambitious appeal but umpire Ravi wasn't interested. England asked for a review but replays showed there was bat involved. The pair sneak a leg-bye

96.3 - Woakes to Herath, 1 run, back of a length and slanting across outside off, Herath prods across and steers it wide of gully

96.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, length delivery which climbs into Chandimal who gets it off the inner part and the ball runs away behind square on the on-side

96.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, back of a length in that threatening zone around off, Chandimal stands tall and blocks it

Over: 96	4 0 1 2 0 0	SL 343/6
Herath 3(20)	Chandimal 84(135)	Finn 17-0-62-1

95.6 - Finn to Herath, no run, too full outside off, Herath digs it out towards mid-off

95.5 - Finn to Herath, no run, on a length and nipping in a touch, Herath eschews a shot

95.4 - Finn to Herath, 2 runs, shortish and offers with again, Herath throws his bat at that and clears the in-field for a brace

95.3 - Finn to Chandimal, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Chandimal hops in the crease and drops it in front of point, hares across to the other end

95.2 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, sligthly short of length around off, Chandimal was looking to nudge it on the on-side, misses and is hit on the thigh pad

95.1 - Finn to Chandimal, FOUR, poor delivery, short and width on offer, Chandimal rises on his toes and carves it over the in-field on the off-side. Couple of bounces and into the fence

Finn is back from the other end

Steven Finn [16.0-0-55-1] is back into the attack

Over: 95	0 2 0 1 0 0	SL 336/6
Herath 1(17)	Chandimal 79(132)	Woakes 16-7-54-1

94.6 - Woakes to Herath, no run, touch fuller outside off, Herath gets across and blocks it

94.5 - Woakes to Herath, no run, oh beauty! This kicked off from a length sharply, Herath was looking to defend and the ball whooshes past the outside edge of Herath's willow

Three slips and a gully in for Herath.

94.4 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, drifting in on the pads, Chandimal tucks it to fine leg

94.3 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, on a length just outside off, Chandimal defends it on the off-side

94.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, 2 runs, if there was a direct-hit at the bowlers end, Herath would've been gone. Back of length delivery on the hips sees Chandimal clipping to towards deep square leg, calls his partner for a couple, Herath responds and in the end survives

94.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, pitches it up and keeps it tight around off, Chandimal prods across and defends it back to the bowler

Chris Woakes is coming into the attack replacing James Anderson. Two slips in place

Chris Woakes [15.0-7-51-1] is back into the attack

Over: 94	2 1 0 0 0 0	SL 333/6
Herath 1(15)	Chandimal 76(128)	Broad 22-6-59-0

93.6 - Broad to Herath, no run, pings it full around off, Herath bunts it out

There is a deep backward square in place for Herath. A ploy coming up?

93.5 - Broad to Herath, no run, sharp bumper on the stumps, Herath gets out of the way and sees it through to the keeper

93.4 - Broad to Herath, no run, tad fullish and swerving in a touch, Herath was looking to work it and manages to keep it out awkwardly

93.3 - Broad to Herath, no run, on a length around 82mph, Herath stands tall and defends it

93.2 - Broad to Chandimal, 1 run, too full and straight on the stumps, Chandimal clips it to deep mid-wicket

93.1 - Broad to Chandimal, 2 runs, overpitched outside off, Chandimal leans forward and drives it along the ground towards sweeper cover, the fielder in the deep gives the chase and keeps the pair down to a couple

There is a meeting going on in the middle. Cook is having a chat with his bowlers.

Over: 93	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 330/6
Herath 1(11)	Chandimal 73(126)	Anderson 21-5-51-3

92.6 - Anderson to Herath, no run, full and targeting the stumps, Herath gets forward and defends it

92.5 - Anderson to Herath, no run, full and swinging in a touch, Herath was on his defensive prod, the ball takes an inside edge onto his pad and rolls away

92.4 - Anderson to Herath, no run, nagging lines from Anderson, hits it on a length just outside off, Herath stands tall and pushes it to cover

92.3 - Anderson to Herath, no run, length delivery zooming in on middle and leg, Herath misses the glance and wears it on the pads

92.2 - Anderson to Herath, no run, length in that zone around off, Herath hops in his crease and keeps it out

92.1 - Anderson to Herath, no run, oh again this one reared from a length, catches Herath by surprise as he takes the bottom hand off his bat as he tried to defend it

Over: 92	0 0 0 1 0 0	SL 330/6
Chandimal 73(126)	Herath 1(5)	Broad 21-6-56-0

91.6 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, goodish length in that probing zone around off, Chandimal gets across and defends it

91.5 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, touch wide of the crease, Broad pounds it on a length just outside off, Chandimal was looking to defend as he prodded across, the ball rises sharply and hits the splice of the bat

91.4 - Broad to Herath, 1 run, back of a length angling on middle and leg, Herath hops in his crease and tucks it to fine leg

91.3 - Broad to Herath, no run, fuller length and hint of swing just outside off, Herath covers his sticks and shoulders arms

91.2 - Broad to Herath, no run, slightly short of length outside off, Herath hops in his crease and pushes it through covers

91.1 - Broad to Herath, no run, from round the wicket, keeps it tight around off, Herath blocks it solidly

Over: 91	4 0 0 0 0 4	SL 329/6
Chandimal 73(124)	Herath 0(1)	Anderson 20-4-51-3

90.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, FOUR, half-volley outside off and Chandimal is not going to miss on those. Leans forward and caresses it past cover. The ball races to the fence in a hurry

90.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, back of a length outside off, left alone to the keeper

90.4 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, too fullish outside off, Chandimal blocks it

90.3 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, dropped! Got to say it was a straightforward chance but Bairstow doesn't hold on to it. The inswinger from Anderson, Chandimal gets forward to defend, the ball also nips in sharply, there was a gap between bat and pad, the ball takes the inside edge but the keeper moves to his left and shells it

90.2 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, tad fuller and nipping in just a touch, Chandimal prods across and defends it

90.1 - Anderson to Chandimal, FOUR, nicely timed! The short of length outside off, Chandimal waits for it, opens the bat face and steers it wide of backward point. No need to run for those

Over: 90	2 0 4 0 1 0	SL 321/6
Herath 0(1)	Chandimal 65(118)	Broad 20-6-55-0

89.6 - Broad to Herath, no run, veering down leg, Herath raises his bat and lets it go by

89.5 - Broad to Chandimal, 1 run, back of a length and just outside off, Chandimal gets on top of the bounce and steers it wide of gully, calls his partner through for a single and hustles to the other end

89.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, very full outside off, Chandimal leans foward and jams it out on the off-side

89.3 - Broad to Chandimal, FOUR, cracking shot! Sees this fullish delivery outside off and spanks the drive through cover region. The ball races away to the fence in a jiffy

89.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length and in that channel just outside off, Chandimal defends it back to the bowler

89.1 - Broad to Chandimal, 2 runs, too full and straight, Chandimal whips towards mid-wicket, was in the air for a while but runs away. The mid-on fielder gives the chase and keeps the pair down to a couple

Rangana Herath, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 89	0 0 1 0 0 W	SL 314/6
Siriwardana 35(72)	Chandimal 58(113)	Anderson 19-4-43-3

88.6 - Anderson to Siriwardana, out Caught by Hales!! Early strike from Anderson and a brief resistance from Siriwardana comes to an end. Beautifully set-up by Anderson, hits it on a length from round the wicket and seams it away just a touch, Siriwardana played it with hard hands, the ball shaves the outside edge and flies towards gully where Hales nicely pouches it. Siriwardana c Hales b Anderson 35(72) [4s-6]

Anderson to Siriwardana, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

88.5 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length and angling in around off, Siriwardana was looking to defend it but the ball rises sharply and hits the splice of the bat. Siriwardana took the bottom hand of the bat

88.4 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, from round the wicket, keeps it tight around off, Siriwardana blocks it solidly

88.3 - Anderson to Chandimal, 1 run, too straight from Anderson, Chandimal nudges it towards mid-wicket and gets a single

88.2 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, good lines from Anderson. Hits it on a length and this climbs sharply, Chandimal was looking to defend it, the ball shaves the outer part of the bat and falls short of gully

88.1 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, short of length and outside off, Chandimal pushes it towards mid-off

Over: 88	0 1 0 0 0 0	SL 313/5
Siriwardana 35(69)	Chandimal 57(110)	Broad 19-6-48-0

87.6 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, touch shortish in length on the stumps, Siriwardana defends it back to the bowler. Still no swing on offer

87.5 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, on a length and angling it on middle and leg, Siriwardana nudges it in front of square and wanted a single but his partner yells out a loud "no"

87.4 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, pitches it up in that corridor of uncertainty, Siriwardana ushers it through to the keeper

87.3 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, from round the wicket, spears it down the leg, Siriwardana looks to flick and but misses. The keeper moves to his right and doesn't gather it cleanly

87.2 - Broad to Chandimal, 1 run, from wide of the crease, pounds it on a length and just outside off, Chandimal pushes it off the back foot through the cover region and hares across to the other end

87.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, good length in that probing zone just outside off, Chandimal watches it carefully and defends it on the off-side

Two slips and a FSL in place now.

Over: 87	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 312/5
Siriwardana 35(65)	Chandimal 56(108)	Anderson 18-4-42-2

86.6 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Siriwardana push-drives it to silly-midoff

86.5 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, short of length around fifth stump line, Siriwardana blocks it

86.4 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, length delivery around 86mph, Siriwardana doesn't fiddle at that

86.3 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, on a length and jagging away outside off, Siriwardana stays put and defends it off the back foot on the off-side

86.2 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length and angling in on the pads, Siriwardana fails to get a bat on the flick and wears it high on the thigh pad

86.1 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, good length and hint of inward movement, Siriwardana stands tall and defends it

Over: 86	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 312/5
Chandimal 56(108)	Siriwardana 35(59)	Broad 18-6-47-0

85.6 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, pounds it full and outside off, Chandimal prods across and bunts it out.

85.5 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, goodish length and outside off, Chandimal prods across and defends it

85.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, touch fuller and nipping in sharply, Chandimal was looking to work it on the leg-side and misses it. There was a stifled appeal for an LBW but it was well going over the stumps

85.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, sligthly fullish and well wide of off, Chandimal shoulders arms

85.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, on a length and angling in on middle, Chandimal hangs put and works it in front of mid-on

85.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, starts with a back of a length and hint of seam just outside off, Chandimal gets across and defends it.

Stuart Broad will open the attack from other end

Over: 85	0 1 1L 0 1 0	SL 312/5
Siriwardana 35(59)	Chandimal 56(102)	Anderson 17-3-42-2

84.6 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, fullish and in that channel of uncertainty, Siriwardana covers his sticks and lets it go through to the keeper who gathers it very low

84.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, 1 run, back of a length angling in on the pads, Chandimal tucks it behind square

84.4 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, pitched up and with a hint of inward movement, Chandimal gets forward and blocks it

84.3 - Anderson to Siriwardana, leg byes, 1 run, drifting on the pads, Siriwardana misses the flick and wears it on the thigh pad, the ball rolls away into the leg-side and pair will get a single

84.2 - Anderson to Chandimal, 1 run, tad fuller just outside off, Chandimal prods foward and defends it on the off-side, calls for a quick single and gets it with ease

84.1 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, gentle outswinger outside off, Chandimal leaves it alone

The players are out in the middle. The flood lights are turned on. James Anderson to get us underway. Three slips and a gully in place. Off we go then..

Very overcast in Durham, but it's dry currently. There will be an on-time start, which is around 15 minutes from now..

Day 4: Hello all! England will have to wait for the victory that will see them seal this series with a game to spare - thanks to some unexpected Sri Lankan resistance on the third day. After a string of dismal batting performances in their last three outings, finally the visitors stepped up with the bat. A different approach was required in the second innings and for once the batsmen did not disappoint. Alastair Cook's side were left frustrated as Angelo Mathews, Kaushal Silva and Dinesh Chandimal posted half-centuries that took Sri Lanka to - within 88 runs of making England bat again and avoid the humiliation of a second successive innings defeat. Nevertheless, with a refreshed bowling attack and a new ball, England will still be confident and will fancy their chances of bundling out their opponents on day four, as Sri Lanka's tail looks extremely fragile in these conditions. Let's see if Chandimal and Siriwardana manage to delay the inevitable.

Earlier, Anderson and Broad wrapped up Sri Lanka's innings quickly and the hosts enforced the follow-on. It should turn out to be an interesting day's play tomorrow as Sri Lanka look to continue their fightback and force the home team to bat again. Remember, the wicket, too, seems to have flattened out. Until then, goodbye and goodnight

Stumps Day 3: Riding on mettlesome fifties from Angelo Mathews, Kaushal Silva and Dinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka were able to reduce the deficit to 88. It was Silva and Karunaratne, who weathered the threat of Anderson and Broad with the new ball. Despite Woakes sending the latter back to the hut, Silva and later on, Mathews, kept the scorecard ticking. In particular, Mathews unfurled a series of boundaries off Moeen Ali to lift the visitors' sagging spirits. Finn and Anderson were able to break that stand by dismissing both of them. However, Chandimal and Siriwardana held fort to steer the tourists to stumps.

Over: 84	0 1 0 0 4L 0	SL 309/5
Siriwardana 35(57)	Chandimal 54(98)	Broad 17-5-47-0

83.6 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, full on the stumps, Siriwardana pokes it towards the man at cover and SL have survived. Just 7 wickets fell on the day

83.5 - Broad to Siriwardana, leg byes, FOUR, oh, it came off the pad of Siriwardana as he tried to glance this one fine. Bairstow got his hand to it, had it come off the bat, England would have been left disappointed and it is not nice to end the day in such a way

83.4 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, similar delivery and Siriwardana does not mind pushing it to the man at cover

83.3 - Broad to Siriwardana, no run, full on the stumps, Siriwardana is seeing them like a football, drives it with the full face of the bat, finds cover though

83.2 - Broad to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal nudges it to mid-wicket and is quick to get to the other end. This hungry guy, wanted the second as well. It was not even there

83.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, bouncer from Broad, using his cypress-like height. Chandimal is happy to sit under its shadow

Over: 83	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 304/5
Siriwardana 35(53)	Chandimal 53(96)	Anderson 16-3-40-2

82.6 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, this is the 5th leave of the over, a little more than what my annual quota

82.5 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, and another one, this one went over the stumps. Siriwardana left it well or was it a fluke? That was close to grazing the stumps

82.4 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length delivery this time around off, Siriwardana punches it to cover

82.3 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, the leave-saga continues. Siriwardana is the thespian, Anderson, well can we call him the antagonist? Not really, he has got looks of a hero

82.2 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, ahaa! This was teasingly close to the off-stump, Siriwardana still managed to leave it on the angle

82.1 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, angled wide of off, Siriwardana does not mind leaving them with the day coming to a close

Over: 82	0 1 1 2L 4 0	SL 304/5
Chandimal 53(96)	Siriwardana 35(47)	Broad 16-5-46-0

81.6 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, short ball on off, Chandimal bends back and lets it go to the keeper

81.5 - Broad to Chandimal, FOUR, half-volley outside off and that will help Chandimal get to his fifty. Chandimal leans into the drive and beats a diving man at extra cover with ease

81.4 - Broad to Chandimal, leg byes, Chandimal misses to get some bat on the clip, the ball ricochets off his pads to fine leg

81.3 - Broad to Siriwardana, 1 run, that was closer than my hands are to the coffee mug. Siriwardana wanted to withdraw his bat but that was a late decision. By the time, he did that the ball had brushed his bat face to roll past his stumps to move towards fine leg

81.2 - Broad to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal gets way too across but that did not harm him at all. Clipped this one to deep backward square leg to add a single to the tally

81.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, nips this one in but the line is well wide of off, Chandimal covers his sticks and lets it go

Stuart Broad [15.0-5-40-0] is back into the attack

Broad is back

Over: 81	0 0 0 0 0 1	SL 296/5
Chandimal 48(91)	Siriwardana 34(46)	Anderson 15-2-40-2

80.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal gets across and pushes it in front of mid-on, there was enough time for the batsmen to change ends

80.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery on off, angled from wide of the crease. Chandimal blocks back

80.4 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, full meandering into Chandimal from off, he has it covered on the defence

80.3 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, now that is interesting. It was a bit short and Chandimal cut it straight to the fielder at cover

80.2 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Chandimal pats this back of a length delivery with swing to mid-off. Both the players wanted a single, decided against it in time

80.1 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, there is a bit of swing on offer for Anderson this time. The line was well wide of off and Chandimal did not budge

England have taken the second new ball. I am surprised. Two slips and a gully

James Anderson [14.0-2-39-2] is back into the attack

Over: 80	0 1 1 0 0 1	SL 295/5
Chandimal 47(85)	Siriwardana 34(46)	Root 2-0-13-0

79.6 - Root to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal gets forward and works it past square leg for a single

79.5 - Root to Chandimal, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Chandimal dead bats it

79.4 - Root to Chandimal, no run, short again, this time Chandimal cannot beat the man at point with his cut

79.3 - Root to Siriwardana, 1 run, tad short and Siriwardana cuts it to cover, single on offer

79.2 - Root to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal gets forward and across to nurdle it to mid-wicket for a single

79.1 - Root to Chandimal, no run, Chandimal again gets across and uses the turn to nudge it to mid-wicket

Leg slip and slip in place. New ball due in one over

Over: 79	0 0 1 0 0 0	SL 292/5
Siriwardana 33(45)	Chandimal 45(80)	Moeen Ali 17-2-94-1

78.6 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, Siriwardana gets forward once again and guards this one out towards the cover region

78.5 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, fuller on the stumps, Siriwardana defends off the inside edge, the ball deflected off his pad and rolled away

78.4 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, short ball and Siriwardana rocks back to punch it to mid-on

78.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, full toss and Chandimal missed out, he drives it to long-on for a single

78.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, Chandimal turns this tossed up delivery to short mid-wicket

78.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Chandimal blocks it

Over: 78	4 0 4 1 1 0	SL 291/5
Siriwardana 33(42)	Chandimal 44(77)	Root 1-0-10-0

77.6 - Root to Siriwardana, no run, this one came in with the arm from round the wicket, Siriwardana thought he had covered it and left it. The ball though, was not far from kissing his off-pole

77.5 - Root to Chandimal, 1 run, Chandimal tucks this one with the turn, the man at leg slip was interested for a while but eluded him and rolled to fine leg for a single

There is a slip and a leg-slip in place

77.4 - Root to Siriwardana, 1 run, gently pats this harmless delivery to sweeper cover for a single

77.3 - Root to Siriwardana, FOUR, tossed up but wide of off, Siriwardana goes for the square drive and finds the gap, the ball races away to the fence

77.2 - Root to Siriwardana, no run, similar delivery and Siriwardana effects the cut again. However, cannot beat Vince at cover this time

77.1 - Root to Siriwardana, FOUR, welcome delivery from Root. Short and wide and Siriwardana cuts it away to the sweeper cover fence

Joe Root, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Over: 77	2 0 1 0 0 1	SL 281/5
Siriwardana 24(37)	Chandimal 43(76)	Moeen Ali 16-2-93-1

76.6 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, 1 run, tad short and Siriwardana has the time to stay back and punch it to mid-off for a single

76.5 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, another harmless delivery outside off, Siriwardana defends to the man at silly point

76.4 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, Siriwardana uses his feet and smothers the spin to block it to silly point

76.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, flatter one that turned in sharply. But Chandimal was ready for it, fenced in front of cover point for a single

76.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery, turned to mid-wicket

76.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 2 runs, Chandimal gets across and low to lap this one with the turn to fine leg, the fielder had to move to his right and there was enough time for a couple

Over: 76	2 0 0 1 4 0	SL 277/5
Siriwardana 23(34)	Chandimal 40(73)	Finn 16-0-55-1

75.6 - Finn to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Siriwardana turns it towards short mid-wicket, there is no single on offer

75.5 - Finn to Siriwardana, FOUR, this has been sweetly timed. Siriwardana just punched this length delivery off the front foot and found the gap through cover, there was no point giving it a chase as it raced along the turf

75.4 - Finn to Chandimal, 1 run, typical back of a length from Finn, Chandimal gets tall and tucks to deep square leg for a single

There is only one slip in place, legit considering that the ball is not doing much

75.3 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, shortish outside off, Chandimal taps it towards wide gully

75.2 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, length delivery that might have stayed a bit low on the stumps, Chandimal pushes it back to the bowler

75.1 - Finn to Chandimal, 2 runs, tucks this back of a length delivery off his hips to fine leg. The partnership between the duo is worth 50 runs now

Over: 75	0 4 Nb 2 1 2 0	SL 270/5
Siriwardana 19(32)	Chandimal 37(69)	Moeen Ali 15-2-89-1

74.6 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, defends this flighted delivery off the front foot towards the cover region

74.5 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, 2 runs, outside edge and it does not carry to Anderson at slip. Moeen Ali bowled this one slow and lured Siriwardana into pushing at it, he did so but with soft hands and that made the edge drop to the right of Jimmy at slip. He got a hand to it and that took the pace of the ball

74.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, gently pats this floater in front of point and hares to the other end

74.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 2 runs, clips this one towards the backward square leg region and has enough time to come back for the second run as well

74.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no ball, takes his front foot forward and keeps this flighted delivery out towards the off-side

74.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, FOUR, Chandimal is not going to hold back. Once again he decides to take Moeen Ali on and flogs him through mid-wicket. It was in the air for a while but there was no man in the deep

74.1 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery again, Chandimal softly pushes it to the right of the bowler

New ball is due in 6 overs

Over: 74	0 0 4 0 0 0	SL 260/5
Siriwardana 17(30)	Chandimal 30(64)	Finn 15-0-48-1

73.6 - Finn to Siriwardana, no run, Siriwardana left this one on bounce. Does not matter as this back of a length delivery was anyway wide of off

73.5 - Finn to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Siriwardana is right behind this one to block it back to the bowler

73.4 - Finn to Siriwardana, no run, Finn keeps it well wide of off from round the wicket. Siriwardana is not interested in it at all. By the way, the second slip has been taken off, there is a gully though

73.3 - Finn to Siriwardana, FOUR, short ball and it did not rise enough to trouble the batter. He rocked back and pulled it with disdain to the deep square leg fence

Two slips in place for Finn

73.2 - Finn to Siriwardana, no run, shortish again. Siriwardana gets back into his crease and blocks to short cover

73.1 - Finn to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length delivery from round the wicket, angling into Siriwardana, he stands tall and defends it to backward point

Steven Finn [14.0-0-44-1] is back into the attack

Over: 73	0 1 0 0 4 4	SL 256/5
Chandimal 30(64)	Siriwardana 13(24)	Moeen Ali 14-2-79-1

72.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, FOUR, and again! Chandimal decides to go over the top and just about gets enough bat behind it to clear a leaping man at mid-on. His heart would have been in mouth on that occasion

72.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, FOUR, he decides to take the aerial route and flogs this one over mid-wicket, there is no one in the deep and the ball races away

72.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, did he get a nick on that? Perhaps not! England do not have a review left so they cannot challenge the umpire's decision. Chandimal stepped down trying to smother spin, he was not quite close to the pitch of the ball and had to pad it to the man at silly cover, who leapt high and snaffled it

72.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, too full and Chandimal mistimes the drive off the toe of the bat back to the bowler

72.2 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, 1 run, shortish outside off, Siriwardana hangs back and punches to mid-off for a single

There is a short cover and FSL in place for MO

72.1 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Siriwardana pushes it towards short mid-wicket

Over: 72	0 0 0 2Nb 0 0 0	SL 247/5
Chandimal 22(60)	Siriwardana 12(22)	Broad 15-5-40-0

71.6 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, punched to point

71.5 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, Chandimal steps down and almost gets to the pitch of the ball to this leg cutter, driven straight to mid-off

71.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, defended to cover

71.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no ball, 2 runs, fuller length delivery swinging into Chandimal, he gets well forward and drives this hard towards sweeper cover and gets a brace

71.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Chandimal gets well forward and defends it to point

71.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, very full delivery outside off, Chandimal digs it out to short cover

71.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Chandimal punches it to cover

Over: 71	0 0 0 2 0 0	SL 244/5
Siriwardana 12(22)	Chandimal 20(53)	Moeen Ali 13-2-70-1

70.6 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, tossed up delivery slightly shorter in length, Siriwardana gets back and pushes it to cover

70.5 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Siriwardana gets well forward to defend

70.4 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, 2 runs, slightly shorter in length, Siriwardana gets back and taps it wide of the slip fielder and gets a couple

70.3 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, tossed up ball and on off-stump, defended to covers

70.2 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Siriwardana gets forward in defence

70.1 - Moeen Ali to Siriwardana, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, pushed to cover

Moeen Ali [12.0-2-68-1] is back into the attack

Over: 70	0 0 2Nb 0 0 4 0	SL 242/5
Chandimal 20(53)	Siriwardana 10(16)	Broad 14-5-37-0

69.6 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery outside off, defended. Broad extracted some bounce there

69.5 - Broad to Chandimal, FOUR, Chandimal gets across and gets an inside edge onto his pads, and the ball rolls away to the fine leg fence, stifled appeal for lbw turned down

69.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery that jags back in sharp from outside off, Chandimal gets across and fails to flick it off his pads, loud shout for LBW turned down by the umpire. England decided to review the decision but on field umpire's call stayed.

TV umprie called in for an LBW review, front foot looks fine, umpire is happy that there is no bat, pitching in line, impact in line, but wickets missing, so the umpire's call stays

69.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, driven to wide mid-off

69.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no ball, 2 runs, fullish length delivery on the pads, Chandimal flicks it in the air and well wide off deep square leg, no-ball called for overstepping

69.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery on off-stump, defended to short cover

69.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, length delivery well wide of off, left alone

Over: 69	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 235/5
Siriwardana 10(16)	Chandimal 14(46)	Woakes 15-7-51-1

68.6 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, Siriwardana shoulders arms to this back of a length delivery bowled well outside the off stump

68.5 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, full and angling into the left hander, Siriwardana defends it to mid-wicket

68.4 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, fuller in length outside off, Siriwardana mistimes the drive to cover

68.3 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Siriwardana is squared up a touch on the push to mid-off

68.2 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, defended

68.1 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, round the wicket angling into Siriwardana, pushed to mid-off

Over: 68	0 0 0 0 0 2	SL 235/5
Chandimal 14(46)	Siriwardana 10(10)	Broad 13-5-30-0

67.6 - Broad to Chandimal, 2 runs, full delivery angling in sharply, Chandimal gets right across and flicks it off the inner half of the bat to deep backward square leg and gets a brace

67.5 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Chandimal defends it to cover

67.4 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery that held up slightly on the wicket, Chandimal check-drives it to short cover

Short extra cover in place

67.3 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

67.2 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, very full delivery outside off, Chandimal drives it hard but can't find the gap, straight to cover

67.1 - Broad to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Chandimal is early into the defence, manages to defend to mid-on

Broad comes into the attack with two slips in place

Stuart Broad [12.0-5-28-0] is back into the attack

Over: 67	0 4 0 2 0 0	SL 233/5
Siriwardana 10(10)	Chandimal 12(40)	Woakes 14-6-51-1

66.6 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, round the wicket comes Woakes, back of a length delivery well wide of off, Siriwardana shoulders arms

66.5 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Siriwardana tucks it to mid-wicket

66.4 - Woakes to Siriwardana, 2 runs, full delivery outside off, Siriwardana drives it to sweeper cover and gets a brace

66.3 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery angling away, Siriwardana is late on the leave and the ball takes the edge of the blade and goes to gully on the bounce

66.2 - Woakes to Siriwardana, FOUR, full and on pads, asking to be hit, Siriwardana clears his front leg and flicks it to deep square leg and finds the fence

66.1 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, angling away outside off, Siriwardana defends it to covers

Over: 66	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 227/5
Chandimal 12(40)	Siriwardana 4(4)	Anderson 14-2-39-2

65.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

65.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Chandimal defends this back of a length delivery to mid-wicket

65.4 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Chandimal defends it under his eyes. In fact, it was an inside edge and the ball hits his toe and rolls into the off-side

65.3 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, defended back to the bowler

65.2 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, very full delivery outside off, driven well to mid-off

65.1 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, Anderson bowls this back of a length on the stumps, defended by Chandimal

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 65	0 0 0 1 0 4	SL 227/5
Siriwardana 4(4)	Chandimal 12(34)	Woakes 13-6-45-1

64.6 - Woakes to Siriwardana, FOUR, full length delivery angling away, Siriwardana gets forward and drives it hard, gets a thick outside edge that flies to the right of the diving gully fielder who doesn't get a hand on it and the ball hits the fence

64.5 - Woakes to Siriwardana, no run, short delivery outside off, Siriwardana pulls it and gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad, no damage done

64.4 - Woakes to Chandimal, 1 run, too straight from Woakes, clipped to deep backward square leg

64.3 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery and just outside off, Chandimal pushes it into the off-side

64.2 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, pushed to mid-on

64.1 - Woakes to Chandimal, no run, good length delivery and angled in, defended off the front foot

Over: 64	1 0 0 W 0 0	SL 222/5
Siriwardana 0(2)	Chandimal 11(30)	Anderson 13-1-39-2

63.6 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, turned into the on-side

63.5 - Anderson to Siriwardana, no run, good length delivery and it leaves the left-hander, Siriwardana thinks of playing at it and then shoulders arms

Milinda Siriwardana, left handed bat, comes to the crease

63.4 - Anderson to Mathews, out Caught by Bairstow!! The veteran pacer from Lancashire has done the trick. He has troubled Mathews throughout the series with subtle changes of wrist to get it to move in and out from him. Here, he angles it in on a length and then it nips away from Mathews, he is opened up slightly and has a flirty poke at it. It takes the outside edge and Bairstow moves to his right to grab the catch with both hands, inches above the ground. Lovely channel in that corridor outside off from Anderson. Mathews c Bairstow b Anderson 80(105) [4s-9 6s-1]

Anderson to Mathews, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

63.3 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, that is a grubber. Thankfully, it was not bowled on the stumps. Good length delivery and just outside off, Mathews tries to defend and is beaten on the bottom edge. It just scooted through outside off

63.2 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, on a length and outside off, Mathews defends with his bat and pad tucked in together

63.1 - Anderson to Chandimal, 1 run, fuller length delivery and outside off, Chandimal drives it to mid-off and scampers across

Over: 63	0 0 4 0 0 0	SL 221/4
Mathews 80(102)	Chandimal 10(29)	Woakes 12-6-40-1

62.6 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, Woakes steams into the crease, and bends his back to pound a shortish delivery that gets big on Mathews, he is surprised by it and it hits the splice of the bat towards cover on one bounce

62.5 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, from slightly wide of the crease, Woakes pounds it on a good length, Mathews safely negotiates it into the on-side

62.4 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and zooming in on the stumps, defended

62.3 - Woakes to Mathews, FOUR, from wide of the crease, Woakes hurls in a low full toss, Mathews nicely clips it to the deep mid-wicket fence. He was aiming for the yorker, but missed the target by a few inches

62.2 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, this one seams back in from a good length, Mathews, though, covers his sticks and does not bother playing a stroke at it

62.1 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and a hint of away movement for him, Mathews thinks of playing at it before he lets it go by

Woakes has now been given the ball. He has a couple of slips in place

Chris Woakes [11.0-6-36-1] is back into the attack

Over: 62	0 0 3 0 0 0	SL 217/4
Chandimal 10(29)	Mathews 76(96)	Anderson 12-1-38-1

61.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, another one that seams back in a touch, clipped to mid-wicket

61.5 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery from Anderson, driven to mid-off

61.4 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, vociferous appeal for an LBW from Anderson, but Chandimal was struck outside the line of off-stump. It was also a touch high, on that occasion. The nip-backer from Anderson, Chandimal looks to block it, but is beaten on the inside edge and is rapped on the pads. However, rightly given as not out

61.3 - Anderson to Mathews, 3 runs, from mid-crease, Anderson tries the inswinger, but it goes straight on, Mathews clips it to mid-wicket. Woakes from mid-wicket hunts it down

61.2 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and in that zone outside off, Mathews prods forward and shoulders arms

61.1 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, Anderson continues to explore Mathews's defence with the wobble ball. Good length delivery that leaves Mathews, he is opened up in his defence and pushes at it, only for the ball to snake past the outside edge

Over: 61	1 2 0 2 0 0	SL 214/4
Chandimal 10(26)	Mathews 73(93)	Moeen Ali 12-2-68-1

60.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, another well-flighted ball from Moeen Ali, defended to cover

60.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery and outside off, Chandimal lets it go by after looking to pad it away

60.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 2 runs, Chandimal adjusts for the turn and drives it to cover and adds two more runs to the kitty

60.3 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, flighted delivery and just outside off, defended

60.2 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 2 runs, Bairstow was on the move to get to the ball, but does not succeed in his endeavour. Chandimal paddles a tossed up delivery, the keeper moves across to his left in an attempt to grab the catch, but it went past him in a jiffy to fine leg. Chandimal collects a couple. Good thinking though, from the keeper

60.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 1 run, flighted delivery and outside off, tucked to mid-wicket

Over: 60	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 209/4
Chandimal 6(21)	Mathews 72(92)	Anderson 11-1-35-1

59.6 - Anderson to Chandimal, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Chandimal blocks it out

59.5 - Anderson to Mathews, 1 run, on a length that seams back into the right-hander, Mathews gets an inside edge on his tuck to deep backward square leg. It was the wobble ball from the Burnley Bullet

59.4 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, fullish and just outside off, defended

59.3 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, cracker of a delivery from Anderson! Good length delivery that angles in and then seams away from Mathews, he pokes at it to be beaten on the outside edge

59.2 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Mathews drives it off the back foot to cover

59.1 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, tapped to cover-point

Anderson into the attack. He has a lone slip in place

James Anderson [10.0-1-34-1] is back into the attack

Over: 59	0 0 2 1 0 2	SL 208/4
Chandimal 6(20)	Mathews 71(87)	Moeen Ali 11-2-63-1

58.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 2 runs, sinks on one knee and slog-sweeps it to fine leg for a brace. He got on top of the bounce there

58.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, Chandimal taps it to cover

58.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews turns it to mid-wicket for an easy single

58.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, hard to call that as a chance as the keeper had very little time to pouch it. Mathews tries to cut and it spins back in sharply, Mathews gets an inside edge, but even before Bairstow could move across to his left, the ball had gone past him towards fine leg. Not even a technical chance I say

58.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, Mathews tries to sweep after getting outside the line of off-stump, but can't make the connection

58.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, left alone to the keeper

Over: 58	0 2 0 0 0 0	SL 203/4
Chandimal 4(18)	Mathews 68(83)	Finn 14-0-44-1

57.6 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery and angled in, defended

57.5 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, shortish and outside off, left alone to the keeper

57.4 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, well, a bit of confusion in the middle as Bairstow thought that took the outside edge. There is a spike on the snicko, but hard to tell whether that sound was after it past the bat or he got a thin edge. England though, don't take a review. Bairstow was sure about it, but Cook did not agree. Short delivery and outside off, Chandimal tries to pull, but misses. The keeper dives to his right and snares it with one hand. Fine take, but no reward for it

57.3 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, short of length delivery and in that channel outside off, Chandimal stands tall in the crease and pushes it to cover-point

57.2 - Finn to Chandimal, 2 runs, bumper and outside off, Chandimal gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep backward square leg to pick up a couple of runs

57.1 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, a tad fuller and on the stumps, Chandimal turns it to mid-wicket

Moeen Ali has gone off the field for now

Over: 57	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 201/4
Mathews 68(83)	Chandimal 2(12)	Moeen Ali 10-2-58-1

56.6 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, Moeen Ali yet again generates a hint of turn, Mathews plonks his front foot and is beaten on the inside edge. He was struck outside the line of off-stump though

56.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, slow turn for Moeen Ali, Mathews just pads it away after coming forward

56.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, Mathews takes a step out of the crease and then decides to push it back towards the bowler

56.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen Ali, Mathews adjusts for it and guards it out

56.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, shorter in length and outside off, Mathews looks to cut and the ball brazes past the outside edge. It might have stayed a touch low

56.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery and on off-stump, Mathews clips it to mid-wicket

Over: 56	0 3 0 0 0 0	SL 201/4
Chandimal 2(12)	Mathews 68(77)	Finn 13-0-42-1

55.6 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, a tad fuller and just outside off, Chandimal takes a stride forward and pushes it in front of square on the off-side. It hit the bat hard there

55.5 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, just behind a good length and Finn extracts disconcerting bounce on it, Chandimal stands tall and defends it to cover-point

55.4 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, Chandimal turns it towards mid-wicket

55.3 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, short and delivery and outside off, easy leave for Chandimal

55.2 - Finn to Mathews, 3 runs, short delivery, but Finn did not get good height on it, Mathews pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Good running between the wickets results in Mathews collecting three more runs to his tally

55.1 - Finn to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery that angles in, Mathews looks to defend and misses. He takes it on his body

Over: 55	0 0 4Nb 0 2 1 0	SL 198/4
Chandimal 2(8)	Mathews 65(75)	Moeen Ali 9-1-58-1

54.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, Chandimal blocks this delivery into the on-side

54.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 1 run, tantalisingly flighted and just outside off, driven to cover

54.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, tossed up delivery and just outside off, driven to deep extra cover for a brace

54.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, defended

54.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no ball, FOUR, Mathews shows pluck by using the reverse sweep to a delivery that was bowled slower through the air and off she goes into the third man fence. What I see? There were three fielders behind square on the leg-side. The umpire has called a no-ball for it

54.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, Mathews stockades it into the pitch

54.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, this one straightens on the angle, Mathews adjusts for it and keeps it out

Over: 54	0 1 0 1 0 0	SL 190/4
Chandimal 2(7)	Mathews 58(69)	Finn 12-0-39-1

53.6 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, short and a touch of width on offer, Chandimal mistimes the cut into the off-side. He got it off the bottom of the bat

53.5 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, a tad fuller and on the stumps, Chandimal shuffles across and blocks

53.4 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, short delivery and outside off, but with no venom behind it, pulled to deep mid-wicket

53.3 - Finn to Mathews, no run, good length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, pushed towards mid-on

53.2 - Finn to Chandimal, 1 run, angled down leg, Chandimal nurdles it to mid-wicket. Easy single taken

53.1 - Finn to Chandimal, no run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, nudged to mid-wicket

Over: 53	4 0 1 0 0 1	SL 188/4
Chandimal 1(3)	Mathews 57(67)	Moeen Ali 8-1-50-1

52.6 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, 1 run, flighted ball and zooming in on the stumps, clipped to deep square leg

52.5 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, stump-to-stump line, Chandimal gently pushes it into the off-side

52.4 - Moeen Ali to Chandimal, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen Ali, tucked to short mid-wicket

52.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 1 run, too straight from Moeen Ali, clipped to mid-wicket

52.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery and on the stumps, defended

52.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, FOUR, Mathews skips down the track, takes it on the half-volley and lifts it to the mid-wicket fence. Powerful blow from the Lankan skipper

Dinesh Chandimal, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 52	0 1 1 0 0 W	SL 182/4
Kaushal Silva 60(145)	Mathews 52(64)	Finn 11-0-37-1

51.6 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, out Caught by Bairstow!! Oh! That was close to being called a no-ball. However, Finn was just about fine there as he perhaps had a wee bit of his back-heel behind the line. Dar referred it to the TV umpire, but Finn just about escaped. The banged in delivery from Finn, Silva tries to pull and it gets a touch big on him. Eventually, ekes out a top-edge, Bairstow moves across and snaffles it. Finn got slightly irritated with Sliva. Maybe that made Finn to bend his back and extract more bounce on the short delivery. On the other hand, end of a gritty innings from Silva. Kaushal Silva c Bairstow b Finn 60(145) [4s-6]

Finn to Kaushal Silva, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

51.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, short delivery and just outside off, Silva sways away from the line. That was a good bumper as he bent his back there

51.4 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, Finn yanks his length back a touch and gets it to seam into Silva, he ekes out a soft leading edge on his defence back to the bowler. Finn has a word or two to say for the batsman. However, the umpires step in and calm things down

51.3 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, good length delivery that perhaps nipped in a touch, Mathews dabs it to mid-on and hares down to the other end

51.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Finn tests the middle of the pitch and just outside off, Silva pulls it to deep square leg

51.1 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, shortish delivery and angled in, Silva camps back and defends with soft hands

Over: 51	4 0 2 0 4 2	SL 180/3
Mathews 51(63)	Kaushal Silva 59(140)	Moeen Ali 7-1-44-1

50.6 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, slower through the air and just outside off, Mathews sweeps it to fine leg for a brace. With it, he also notches up a fifty. Important half-century for Mathews and his country

50.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, FOUR, now that was biffed. Mathews charges down the track, takes it on the half volley and pulverises it into the downtown territories

50.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery and just outside off, defended off the front foot

50.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, Mathews again sits on one knee and sweeps it to fine leg. He got outside the line of off-stump there

50.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, Mathews dances down the track, but the ball straightens a bit after pitching on the rough, Mathews defends

50.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, FOUR, Mathews sits on one knee and sweeps it to the deep backward square leg fence. He kept it all along the ground

Over: 50	0 0 0 0 1 1	SL 168/3
Mathews 39(57)	Kaushal Silva 59(140)	Finn 10-0-35-0

49.6 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, short of length delivery and angled in, tucked to mid-wicket

49.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, shorter in length, pulled to deep backward square leg for an easy single

49.4 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, punched to cover

49.3 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, bouncer and Silva sits under it

49.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, short and a touch of width on offer, cut to backward point

49.1 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva taps it to backward point, but can't breach the gap

Over: 49	0 0 0 0 2 0	SL 166/3
Mathews 38(56)	Kaushal Silva 58(135)	Moeen Ali 6-1-32-1

48.6 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, a hint of turn for Moeen Ali, Mathews gets an outside edge behind square on the off-side

48.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, dabs it to third man for a brace. Deft touch on show there

48.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, shifts his line to outside off, left alone to the keeper

48.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery and on off-stump, defended

48.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, missed stumping chance there. Moeen Ali lures Mathews to dance down the track and he tries to loft, but it pitches on the rough and straightens a bit, Mathews can't make the connection. But Bairstow can't collect it cleanly after moving to his right. That chance should have been taken

48.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, Moeen Ali dishes out a loud appeal for LBW, but Mathews was struck outside off there. Tossed up delivery that turns in a touch, Mathews shuffles across and does not offer a shot. It was clearly missing the off-stump

Over: 48	0 0 0 0 1 1	SL 164/3
Mathews 36(50)	Kaushal Silva 58(135)	Finn 9-0-33-0

47.6 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, too straight from Finn, Mathews neatly clips it to fine leg

47.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, banged in bumper and outside off, Silva rides on the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket

47.4 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery and on the stumps, tapped to backward point

47.3 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length delivery that nips away a touch, Silva camps back and pushes it softly towards backward point

47.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, a tad fuller and angled in, Silva defends off the back foot with soft hands

47.1 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, short delivery and outside off, left alone to the keeper

We are ready to go again. Sri Lanka have given a good account of themselves on a gloomy day. It is Finn who will start the proceedings. He has a slip and a leg gully in place

Another session where Sri Lankan batsmen showed resilience and kept England bowlers at bay. Anderson produced a ripper to get rid of Kusal Mendis and then Moeen Ali turned it just enough to see the back of Thirimanne. Other than these, the hosts did not have much luck. They still have a cushion of 235 runs and that will keep them in the game for the sessions to come. The task for the Lankan batsmen is far from over. Join us in a while for the last session of the day...

Over: 47	0 4 2 0 0 0	SL 162/3
Mathews 35(49)	Kaushal Silva 57(130)	Moeen Ali 5-1-30-1

46.6 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, Mathews comes forward and defends this tossed up delivery on the stumps back to the bowler. Folks! It is Tea on day 3

46.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, defended

46.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, turns in, looks to defend and is beaten on the inside edge. He was struck outside the line of off-stump though

46.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, 2 runs, flatter outside off, Mathews opens the bat face and pushes it toward short third man

46.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, FOUR, tosses this outside off, Mathews shuffles down the ground and times the loft well over the mid-off fielder for another boundary

46.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, flatter on off-stump line, Mathews defends it awkwardly

This could well be the last over before tea

Over: 46	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 156/3
Kaushal Silva 57(130)	Mathews 29(43)	James Vince 1-1-0-0

45.6 - James Vince to Kaushal Silva, no run, well wide of off again, Silva lets it go

45.5 - James Vince to Kaushal Silva, no run, bowled well wide of off, Silva ignores it

45.4 - James Vince to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva shoulders arms to this back of a length ball outside off

45.3 - James Vince to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length outside off, angles in and just straightens a touch, Silva pokes at it and misses

45.2 - James Vince to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery outside off, Silva pushes it to point

45.1 - James Vince to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, defended

James Vince, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Over: 45	0 0 6 0 0 4	SL 156/3
Mathews 29(43)	Kaushal Silva 57(124)	Moeen Ali 4-1-24-1

44.6 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, FOUR, tossed up again, Mathews is quick to use his feet and gets to the pitch, lofts it wide of mid-off and finds another boundary, Mathews is not letting Moeen settle in here

44.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, flighted delivery outside off, turns into Mathews, gets forward and is beaten on the inside edge, hit his front pad and rolled away into the off-side

44.4 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, defended

44.3 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, SIX, tossed up delivery outside off, Mathews uses his feet to get to the pitch of the delivery, lofts it over mid-off and times it well enough to get a maximum

44.2 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, flatter on the stumps, Mathews awkwardly defends it to FSL

44.1 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, defended

FSL and a slip in place for Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali [3.0-1-14-1] is back into the attack

Over: 44	0 2 0 1 0 0	SL 146/3
Kaushal Silva 57(124)	Mathews 19(37)	Broad 12-5-28-0

43.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Silva doesn't move his feet much, defends it from the crease

43.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery angling into Silva, pushed to wide mid-off

43.4 - Broad to Mathews, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Mathews gets across and flicks it to deep mid-wicket

43.3 - Broad to Mathews, no run, very full outside off, left alone

43.2 - Broad to Mathews, 2 runs, short delivery outside off, Mathews gets on top of the bounce and has enough time to pull it well in front of square, gets a couple

43.1 - Broad to Mathews, no run, bowled from wide of the crease, held its line well outside off, Mathews shoulders arms

Over: 43	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 143/3
Kaushal Silva 57(122)	Mathews 16(33)	Woakes 11-6-36-1

42.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, full and well wide of off, Silva has nothing to do with it

42.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller in length, defended by Silva

42.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, stump to stump line from Woakes, Silva gets behind the ball and defends it back to the bowler

42.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery outside off, defended to cover

42.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, full delivery swinging away, draws Silva to the drive, Silva slashes hard at it and is beaten by a long way

42.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, shortish length delivery outside off, Silva taps it with an open face to gully

Over: 42	1 4 0 0 0 0	SL 143/3
Mathews 16(33)	Kaushal Silva 57(116)	Broad 11-5-25-0

41.6 - Broad to Mathews, no run, Broad bowls this well wide outside off, Mathews shoulders arms

41.5 - Broad to Mathews, no run, Mathews moves across and lets this wide delivery into the keeper's hands

41.4 - Broad to Mathews, no run, Mathews covers his stumps and lets this length delivery go to the keeper. Anderson is now positioned at gully. Cook has tinkered the field quite a bit in this session

41.3 - Broad to Mathews, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone

41.2 - Broad to Mathews, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Mathews climbs on it and cuts it hard, finds the gap to perfection and the ball raced away to the boundary. There are three manning the cover-region for Mathews. Interesting captaincy that. They are looking to catch him on the drive

41.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, angling into the right hander, Silva clips it to mid-wicket

Over: 41	0 1 Wd 1 1 0 3	SL 138/3
Kaushal Silva 56(115)	Mathews 12(28)	Woakes 10-5-36-1

40.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, Silva drives it on the up to this fuller length delivery, finds the gap and scampers back for the third

40.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a length outside off, left alone

40.4 - Woakes to Mathews, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, taps it to cover, Mathews sets off for a single

40.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Silva looks to drive this full delivery, gets an inside edge that just misses the off-stump

40.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, wide, short delivery on the stumps, Silva ducks under it, wide called

40.2 - Woakes to Mathews, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Mathews rocks back and punched it to he left of cover, Moeen Ali dives and makes an half stop which allows the batsmen to take a run

40.1 - Woakes to Mathews, no run, outswinger bowled outside off, Mathews gets behind the line and defends it to the left of the bowler

Two slips and a gully for Woakes

Chris Woakes [9.0-5-29-1] is back into the attack

Over: 40	4 0 0 0 0 1	SL 131/3
Mathews 10(25)	Kaushal Silva 52(112)	Broad 10-5-20-0

39.6 - Broad to Mathews, 1 run, angled into Mathews, clipped behind square on the on-side for a single

39.5 - Broad to Mathews, no run, fuller in length outside off, driven staright to mid-off

39.4 - Broad to Mathews, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, defended

39.3 - Broad to Mathews, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, tucked it to mid-wicket

39.2 - Broad to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery angling into the Mathews and just held it line, Mathews pushes at it and is beaten

39.1 - Broad to Mathews, FOUR, very full and on the stumps, Mathews gets across this one and clips it in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on, the ball raced away to the fence

Over: 39	0 1 1 1 4 0	SL 126/3
Kaushal Silva 52(112)	Mathews 5(19)	Finn 8-0-31-0

38.6 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone

38.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, 10th Test fifty for Sliva, Finn slides this down leg, Silva gets across and flicks it fine and the ball races away into the fence. This is only the second 50 by a Lankan in this series. Silva raises his bat and acknowledges the crowd

38.4 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, Mathews punches this back of a length delivery wide of mid-off and scampers for a single, Moeen Ali fires in a throw at the non-striker's end but the batsman is well in

38.3 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, shortish in length at off-stump, Silva gets across and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single

38.2 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, back of a length delivery aimed at the body, Mathews tucks it to mid-wicket

38.1 - Finn to Mathews, no run, hint of away movement for Finn, Mathews shoulders arms

Over: 38	0 2L 0 0 0 0	SL 119/3
Kaushal Silva 47(109)	Mathews 3(16)	Broad 9-5-15-0

37.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, defended

37.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller in length down leg, Silva fails to clip it

37.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery that comes in sharply, Silva is surprised with the bounce, gets a glove, the ball falls just short of the fielder at short leg

37.3 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery angling into the body, Silva defends it to mid-on

Short leg in place for Silva now

37.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, leg byes, bowled from wide of the crease, angles this into the right hander, Silva flicks but fails to get bat on it, legbyes given

37.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller length delivery on off-stump, Silva drives it straight to cover

Over: 37	0 0 1 0 0 1	SL 117/3
Kaushal Silva 47(103)	Mathews 3(16)	Finn 7-0-24-0

36.6 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, angling into the right hander from off stump, Silva gets across and tucks it to fine leg, keeps the strike

36.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, shortish length delivery on the stumps, Silva hops and defends it to the on-side

36.4 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler

36.3 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, jags back in sharply from the off stump, Mathews does well to get bat on it. Clips it to mid-wicket and gets to the other end

36.2 - Finn to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, pushes Mathews back on his toes, defended to covers

36.1 - Finn to Mathews, no run, good length delivery on the stumps from Finn, Mathews gets right behind the line and defends it with a straight bat

Over: 36	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 115/3
Kaushal Silva 46(100)	Mathews 2(13)	Broad 8-4-15-0

35.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, inswinger bowled fuller in length, Silva pushes it to mid-on

35.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, a tad fuller in length outside off, Silva punches it to point

35.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, defended

35.3 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, Broad goes wide off the crease and angles it into the batsman, Silva mistimes the drive to wide mid-off

35.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva covers his stumps and lets it go to the keeper

35.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Silva gets forward and defends it with a high elbow

Over: 35	1 1 0 0 0 0	SL 115/3
Mathews 2(13)	Kaushal Silva 46(94)	Finn 6-0-22-0

34.6 - Finn to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler

34.5 - Finn to Mathews, no run, very full and on the stumps, Mathews gets across and clips to mid-wicket

34.4 - Finn to Mathews, no run, fuller in length on the stumps, driven to mid-on this time

34.3 - Finn to Mathews, no run, full delivery outside off, driven to mid-off, who moves to his left and saves a run for his side

34.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, short delivery on the stumps, Silva pulls it to deep square leg

34.1 - Finn to Mathews, 1 run, Finn bowls this back of a length on the stumps, Mathews gets an outside edge that rolls to point, Vince attacked the ball to stop the single and had a shy at the striker's end but missed. If he had effected the direct-hit that might have been curtains for Silva. It is hard to fathom why was Mathews looking to pinch a single there?

Drinks are on the field now

Over: 34	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 113/3
Kaushal Silva 45(93)	Mathews 1(8)	Broad 7-3-15-0

33.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, inward movement for Broad once again, Silva works it towards short mid-wicket

33.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, defends this length delivery off the outer part of the bat towards gully

33.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, big appeal for an lbw but Aleem Dar is not interested. Cook has decided not to review it and it's a sensible decision. This one jagged back as Silva left it, brushed the flap of the pad en route to the keeper. But it was not doing enough to be given out

33.3 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, Broad's height and his tendency to bowl fuller so far has made Silva drop his bottom hand every time he has gone forward to defend it. Once again he did that

33.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, this one kept a bit low outside off, Silva pats this from his crease towards cover

33.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, Broad brings this one into the batsman from wide of the crease, Silva drops his bottom hand to adjust for the bounce and defends towards gully

Stuart Broad [6.0-2-15-0] is back into the attack

Anderson is off the field. Paul Coughlin is the substitute fielder

Over: 33	0 0 Nb 4 3 0 0	SL 113/3
Mathews 1(8)	Kaushal Silva 45(87)	Finn 5-0-20-0

32.6 - Finn to Mathews, no run, slightly fuller than the previous delivery, Mathews blocks it towards mid-off

32.5 - Finn to Mathews, no run, back of a length delivery this time, Mathews gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks

32.4 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, and again! This time Silva finds the gap between mid-off and extra cover, there was not much power behind the shot so it was cut off well before the fence

32.3 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, Finn kept it a touch fuller than his natural length and it was enough for Silva to flay the drive past the man at mid-off

32.3 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no ball, Finn oversteps as he delivers a pacy bouncer which Silva ducks after taking his eyes off the ball

32.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, yorker and that looked good. Silva manages to jam it away though

32.1 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, oh Finn, when will he move on from these back of a length deliveries. Once again he hits the deck and Silva pats it in front of gully

Steven Finn [4.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack

Over: 32	1 0 0 1 3 0	SL 105/3
Mathews 1(6)	Kaushal Silva 38(82)	Anderson 10-1-34-1

31.6 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, touch straight and Mathews tucks it to mid-wicket, cannot steal a single

31.5 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, fuller length on off and Silva caresses the drive through extra cover, the ball did not have enough legs to go all the way

31.4 - Anderson to Mathews, 1 run, the ball nips away once again to take the outer part of the bat before rolling away towards cover point for a single

31.3 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, another rozzer from Anderson. There was an appeal from the keeper. England have gone upstairs to review it and believe me they have wasted the review for sure. Anderson did not even appeal, it was Hales who convinced Cook to go for it. What was he even thinking? Wasted a review . It was again a length ball that beat Mathews's bat as he decided to defend this one from his crease

31.2 - Anderson to Mathews, no run, length delivery from Anderson that nipped away a touch to kiss Mathews's blade. It carried to Root, who could not hold onto it cleanly. Will go down as a dropped chance

Did it carry to Root at second slip? England players come together but Root is not that confident. Now the umpires have decided to go upstairs, the soft signal is not out. Front foot is fine. It seems to have carried but the ball has touched the ground. Rod Tucker says the ball has touched ground so it won't be out

31.1 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, Silva accounts for the angle from wide of the crease and clips it towards the mid-wicket region for a single

Over: 31	0 0 0 W 0 0	SL 100/3
Mathews 0(2)	Kaushal Silva 34(80)	Moeen Ali 3-1-14-1

30.6 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, it is amazing how that one wicket has given Moeen Ali so much of confidence. He bowled this one slow and tossed it up, Mathews was ready for it, pushed it back to the bowler

30.5 - Moeen Ali to Mathews, no run, teases this one up on off, Mathews presents the full blade and blocks

Angelo Mathews, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Two slips now. Mo has earned it, he has got a FSL as well

30.4 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, out Bowled!! Moeen Ali cannot be kept out of the game for a long time. Perfect dismissal from an off-spinner. Thirimanne played inside the line of the delivery which turned away a soupcon to ping back the off-pole. Just when England were hoping that Anderson will get them one, their centurion has struck. What a ball this was! Thirimanne b Moeen Ali 13(27) [4s-2]

Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, THAT'S OUT!! Bowled!!

30.3 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, tossed up and Thirimanne dead bats it back to the bowler

30.2 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, this one did not turn from outside off and it was a doughty leave from Thirimanne

30.1 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, short and Thirimanne camps back to punch it to mid-off

Over: 30	0 0 0 0 4 0	SL 100/2
Kaushal Silva 34(80)	Thirimanne 13(23)	Anderson 9-1-29-1

29.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, how did that miss the edge? Once again Anderson got it to change its path from outside off, Silva was in defensive push and was lucky that the ball did not kiss his blade before settling into the mitts of the keeper

29.5 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, Anderson served this one full just outside off, Silva was waiting for any such opportunity, leaned into the drive and found the gap through cover with ease

29.4 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery, Silva gets tall on this and drops in front of gully

29.3 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller length on the off stump, Silva pats in front of cover. Wanted a single but Thirimanne sent him back

29.2 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, every now and then Anderson keeps producing these gems. This one straightened after pitching outside off, Silva almost nicked it back to the keeper

29.1 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, Anderson goes full on off, Silva blocks towards mid-wicket

Over: 29	0 0 2 4 0 4	SL 96/2
Thirimanne 13(23)	Kaushal Silva 30(74)	Moeen Ali 2-0-14-0

28.6 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, FOUR, this time he finds gap through the cover-point region with a square drive. The ball races away to the fence in no time

28.5 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, Thirimanne wanted to cut this one as well, did not quite get it off the middle of the bat and chopped it off the inner part towards the man at cover

28.4 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, FOUR, short and wide and Thirimanne mumbled thank you before cutting this one square of the wicket on the off-side

28.3 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, 2 runs, bit of spin for the centurion, finds an outside edge that rolls past the man at slip for a couple of runs

28.2 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, just outside off this one was, Thirimanne square drives but cannot beat the fielder at cover-point

28.1 - Moeen Ali to Thirimanne, no run, round the wicket for the left-hander, Thirimanne defens this one back to the bowler

Over: 28	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 86/2
Kaushal Silva 30(74)	Thirimanne 3(17)	Anderson 8-1-25-1

27.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, wide and Silva was emboldened by how Thirimanne played the last delivery, he drove it but could not beat a diving backward point

27.5 - Anderson to Thirimanne, 1 run, Thirimanne drives but again he has not found the meat of the bat, perhaps toe. However, it goes through the gap at cover-point and that is enough for the batsmen to change ends

27.4 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, tucks this one off the inner part of the bat towards the on-side

So Thirimanne averages just over 4 against Anderson

27.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, this one threatened to come in but it did not change its path by much, Thirimanne left it well

27.2 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, closer to the off-pole this time. Nice riposte from Thirimanne, who defends it towards mid-off

27.1 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, Anderson has started from where he left in his previous over, slanted outside off, left alone

Over: 27	0 4 0 0 0 0	SL 85/2
Kaushal Silva 30(73)	Thirimanne 2(12)	Moeen Ali 1-0-4-0

26.6 - Moeen Ali to Kaushal Silva, no run, Moeen Ali gives this one air once again, Silva gets a little stride forward and blocks

26.5 - Moeen Ali to Kaushal Silva, no run, nurdles this floater to mid-wicket

26.4 - Moeen Ali to Kaushal Silva, no run, this one was outside off, allowing Silva the widtht to punch to cover. He was looking for a non-existent single

26.3 - Moeen Ali to Kaushal Silva, no run, tosses this one up on the stumps, Silva guards it out towards FSL

26.2 - Moeen Ali to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, rankest of long hops from Moeen Ali and Silva is not going to miss out, camps back and pulls it through mid-wicket

26.1 - Moeen Ali to Kaushal Silva, no run, touch flat and Silva gently nudges it towards mid-wicket

Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

FSL and slip for Mo

Over: 26	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 81/2
Thirimanne 2(12)	Kaushal Silva 26(67)	Anderson 7-1-24-1

25.6 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, similar delivery but this had a lot more bounce, the only highlight of the over

25.5 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, and we are back to the leaving business once again as Anderson once again bowls it wide of off

25.4 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, Anderson gets closer to off and forces Thirimanne to play at it. Thirimanne does well to keep it towards square leg off the inner part of the bat

25.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, slightly shorter than the previous delivery, armed with a lot more bounce. However, Thirimanne once again repeats the action

25.2 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, redux of the previous delivery, does not interest Thirimanne

25.1 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, Anderson slants this one across Thirimanne, who is not interested in playing at that one

Over: 25	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 81/2
Kaushal Silva 26(67)	Thirimanne 2(6)	Woakes 9-5-29-1

24.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, short ball outside off, Silva bends back and sees it go through into the hands of the keeper

24.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery around off, Silva pushes it from his crease towards the cover region

24.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, another one that has come back in from a length, Silva taps in front of backward point

24.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, Woakes angles this fuller delivery from wide of the crease, Silva push-drives in front of short mid-off

24.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, as harmless as a domesticated rabbit, length outside off, Silva lets it go

24.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, some extra bounce from length this time, Silva does well to drop his bottom hand and quells it down in front of the man at gully

Over: 24	0 0 0 0 0 2	SL 81/2
Thirimanne 2(6)	Kaushal Silva 26(61)	Anderson 6-0-24-1

23.6 - Anderson to Thirimanne, 2 runs, Mr Holding feels that Thirimanne was not in control of that drive and who am I to disagree? Thirimanne knelt and drove this length delivery square of the wicket and since it was not timed that well, the fielder gave it a chase and kept it down to two

23.5 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, back of a length this time, slanting away outside off, Thirimanne ignores it like a distant relative

23.4 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, fullish this time, Thirimanne drives but cannot beat mid-off

23.3 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, except Anderson who had the best view, everyone appealed for an lbw as Thirimanne wanted to play it across. The ball had clearly pitched outside the leg stump

23.2 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, pitching on off, leaving the batter with the angle from over the wicket. There are two slips and a gully in place

23.1 - Anderson to Thirimanne, no run, leg stumpish from Anderson, Thirimanne could not put his bat on the tuck. The ball hit his thigh pad and rolled away

Over: 23	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 79/2
Kaushal Silva 26(61)	Thirimanne 0(0)	Woakes 8-4-29-1

22.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva gets across and clips this delivery towards short mid-wicket

22.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of a good length outside off, Silva lifts his bat and lets it go

22.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, fullish this time, Silva drives it straight to the fielder at mid-on

22.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, Woakes appealed but it never looked out. It was a bit high, the ball hit Silva right in the box as he came forward to defend it

22.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, pacy bumper, the line could have been a bit better. It was veering down the leg-side and Silva sat under it

22.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of a good length just outside off, Silva bunts it towards the off-side

Lahiru Thirimanne, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Over: 22	4 4 0 2 4 W	SL 79/2
Kusal Mendis 26(22)	Kaushal Silva 26(55)	Anderson 5-0-22-1

21.6 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, out Caught by Bairstow!! This is by far the best I have seen in this Test match. I am sure, it was unplayable. There was not much Mendis could have done about it. Came in with the angle and then moved away, just as much as was needed for the edge. For a moment I thought it came off the pad but it was not the case to be. England have struck early and they have got the man who was looking good in the middle. Kusal Mendis c Bairstow b Anderson 26(22) [4s-4]

Anderson to Kusal Mendis, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

21.5 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, outside edge and it has run away to the third man fence. It was a length delivery that held its line outside off, Mendis's bat came down a touch late and the edge off the toe of the bat beat the chase of the fielder from gully

21.4 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, back of a length delivery that nips in off the surface, Mendis tucks it in front of the square on the on-side for a couple of runs

21.3 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, no run, short of a good length outside off, blocked

21.2 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, ball's same, result's same the execution was a little different with the bat coming down a touch vertically. But the shot was so well timed that the man at backward point could not do much despite putting a dive to his left

21.1 - Anderson to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, short, wide, punished. Mendis cuts it uppishly but away from the man at backward point, the ball races away towards the fence in no time

James Anderson [4.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack

Over: 21	1 0 3 0 2 1	SL 65/1
Kusal Mendis 12(16)	Kaushal Silva 26(55)	Woakes 7-3-29-1

20.6 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, taps this good length ball towards short cover a quick single

20.5 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, short ball from Woakes veering towards Mendis's chin, he bends back and controls the bounce to guide it towards third man. It gets chased down by one of the fielders from cordon for three runs

20.4 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, Woakes has stuck to stump-to-stump line so far. Mendis drives it to the right of of the man at mid-on

20.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, on the pads of Silva, he moves across and works it away from the man at fine leg for three runs

20.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, just short of a good length around off, Silva drops his bottom hand as he defends it towards the gully region

20.1 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, too straight from Woakes, Mendis works in front of the umpire on the on-side for a single

Welcome back. We are all set for the second session of the day and the Lankan openers are trudging towards the centre. Three slips and a gully in place

Finally, Sri Lanka have something to cheer about as after following-on, the openers showed the virtues of patience and concentration to take the shine off the new ball. However, just in the nick of time, Woakes snaffled Dimuth Karunaratne's scalp. Kaushal Silva has looked solid and the visitors would hope that he can continue the good work. For England, Woakes bowled a tidy spell and was rewarded with a wicket. Join us in a while for the second session...

Over: 20	0 0 4 1 0 0	SL 58/1
Kaushal Silva 23(53)	Kusal Mendis 8(12)	Finn 4-0-12-0

19.6 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Silva lets it go by. That is lunch for the day. Sri Lanka have put up a spirited show in their second dig, but they still trail by a mammoth 339 runs

19.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, short delivery and outside off, Silva ducks under it

19.4 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, short delivery and slanted in, Mendis fends it away rather awkwardly to deep backward square leg

19.3 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, Mendis shows his aggressive intent by whipping this half volley on leg-stump. It zooms away to the mid-wicket fence

19.2 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, no run, a hint of inward movement for Finn, Mendis defends

19.1 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, no run, fine short delivery from Finn that follows Mendis, he though, keeps his eyes on the ball and sways away from the line

This might be the last over of the session

Over: 19	0 4 4 1 1 2	SL 53/1
Kaushal Silva 23(51)	Kusal Mendis 3(8)	Woakes 6-3-22-1

18.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, speared down leg, Silva tucks it to deep backward square leg and good running between the wickets results in a couple of runs

18.5 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, good length delivery and outside off, Mendis steers it to short third man with soft hands. We have three slips in place now, but a little too late

18.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, too straight from Woakes, clipped to deep backward square leg

18.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, England are so far ahead in this game, but there is no third slip in place. Baffling really. Fullish and a hint of outswing for Woakes, Silva cracks the drive with his feet stationed in clay and gets a thickish outside edge. Root leaps in the air at second slip, but it flies past him and into the boundary boards

18.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, FOUR, Silva was not in control of that drive, but adds a boundary to his tally. Good length delivery that might have swung away a touch from Silva, he drives it on the up. As a result, he plays away from the body and it goes in the gap between cover-point and backward point and into the fence. His bottom hand came off the bat handle, on that occasion

18.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, from close to the stumps, Woakes pounds it on a goodish length and a hint of nip away from Silva, defended solidly

Over: 18	0 1 0 0 0 2	SL 41/1
Kusal Mendis 2(7)	Kaushal Silva 12(46)	Finn 3-0-7-0

17.6 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, back of a length delivery and sliding down leg, Mendis clips it to deep backward square leg and collects a brace. Finn just looks out of sorts at the moment

17.5 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, no run, just behind a good length and angled in, this time, Mendis camps back and pushes it to backward point with nimble hands

17.4 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, no run, short of length delivery and well wide of off, Mendis does not nibble at it

17.3 - Finn to Kusal Mendis, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Mendis gets his bat inside the line of the ball

17.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, short of length delivery and angling down leg, Silva, with a crisp downward angling of the willow, clips it to deep backward square leg

17.1 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, the bumper and outside off, Silva sways away from the line

Over: 17	0 0 W 0 0 0	SL 38/1
Kusal Mendis 0(3)	Kaushal Silva 11(44)	Woakes 5-3-10-1

16.6 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, push-driven to mid-on

16.5 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, drifting down leg, Mendis misses with his tuck

16.4 - Woakes to Kusal Mendis, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, left alone to the keeper

Kusal Mendis, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.3 - Woakes to Karunaratne, out Caught by Root!! It is Woakes who eventually breaks through the gritty opening stand. Good length delivery that seams away a touch from Karunaratne, he falls for it by tentatively pushing forward and gets an outside edge to Root at second slip, who moves to his left and snaffles it. On replays, it is clear that was his change-up scrambled seam ball. He has been using that delivery quite frequently today. Karunaratne c Root b Woakes 26(55) [4s-2]

Woakes to Karunaratne, THAT'S OUT!! Caught!!

16.2 - Woakes to Karunaratne, no run, in that corridor outside off, left alone to the keeper

16.1 - Woakes to Karunaratne, no run, too straight from Woakes, Karunaratne clips it to mid-wicket

Over: 16	1 0 0 0 0 0	SL 38/0
Kaushal Silva 11(44)	Karunaratne 26(52)	Finn 2-0-4-0

15.6 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, well, as I said, Finn was about to pick up a scalp. However, Silva escapes. Nothing, but a delivery that was speared down leg on a fuller length, Silva clips it towards Woakes at mid-on, who dives to his right, but the ball falls just in front of him

15.5 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, on a length and on the stumps, defended with bat and pad tucked in together to mid-off. It feels as if Finn is not finishing his action and that is perhaps not helping him

15.4 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, Silva again cracks the drive towards Finn

15.3 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller length delivery and just outside off, neatly driven back towards the bowler, who stops it on his followthrough

15.2 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, no run, sliding down leg, Silva looks to nudge it around the corner after a shuffle, but misses. It might have just grazed the back pad on its way to the keeper

15.1 - Finn to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length delivery and just outside off, tapped to cover-point for a quick single

Over: 15	1 0 4 1 0 0	SL 37/0
Kaushal Silva 11(39)	Karunaratne 25(51)	Woakes 4-2-10-0

14.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length ball and nipped in, Silva pushes forward and guards it out into the off-side

14.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Silva prods forward and pushes it to the right of gully, who stops it

14.4 - Woakes to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length scrambled seam delivery, Karunaratne camps back and defends

14.3 - Woakes to Karunaratne, FOUR, is that the shot of the morning? Nicely executed by Karunaratne for sure. Karunaratne takes a small stride forward and punches it past the mid-on fielder. The ball vroomed away to the fence

14.2 - Woakes to Karunaratne, no run, fullish and seaming away from Karunaratne, he looks to drive with his feet stationed in clay and the ball whooshes past the outside edge

14.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, drifting down leg, Silva nicely tucks it to deep backward square leg

Over: 14	1 2 0 0 0 0	SL 31/0
Karunaratne 20(48)	Kaushal Silva 10(36)	Finn 1-0-3-0

13.6 - Finn to Karunaratne, no run, short of length delivery and slanted in, Karunaratne camps back and pushes it towards the cover-region

13.5 - Finn to Karunaratne, no run, a tad fuller and outside off, Karunaratne dabs it to point with a slightly open face

13.4 - Finn to Karunaratne, no run, a bit too wide of off, easy leave for Karunaratne

13.3 - Finn to Karunaratne, no run, good length delivery and in that probing zone outside off, Karunaratne ushers it through to the keeper

13.2 - Finn to Karunaratne, 2 runs, back of a length delivery and outside off, Karunaratne stays back and steers it between the slip cordon and the gully fielder. Compton from point, hunts it down and keeps the duo to a brace

13.1 - Finn to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, gentle loosener from Finn, pulled to deep backward square leg

Steven Finn, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over: 13	1 0 0 3 0 0	SL 28/0
Karunaratne 18(43)	Kaushal Silva 9(35)	Woakes 3-2-4-0

12.6 - Woakes to Karunaratne, no run, from slightly wide of the crease, Woakes angles it away from Karunaratne, he has a nibble at it and is beaten

12.5 - Woakes to Karunaratne, no run, fine delivery that from Woakes, but does not get the desired result for it. Good length ball that nips away a touch, Karunaratne has a flirty poke at it and it whistles past the outside edge. The stifled appeal for caught behind turned down

12.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, 3 runs, good length delivery and just outside off, Silva tries a tentative drive and gets an inside edge to deep mid-wicket and adds three more runs to the tally. Broad from mid-on hunts it down

12.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length delivery and angled in, Silva turns it to short mid-wicket. Maybe Woakes should use the crease more to move the batsman around. He is bowling largely from mid-crease

12.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery and in that one square foot window outside off, Silva prods half forward and waves it through to the keeper

12.1 - Woakes to Karunaratne, 1 run, too straight from Woakes, Karunaratne clips it to short mid-wicket and hares down to the other end

Over: 12	0 0 4 0 0 1	SL 24/0
Karunaratne 17(40)	Kaushal Silva 6(32)	Broad 6-2-15-0

11.6 - Broad to Karunaratne, 1 run, good length delivery and zeroing in on the stumps, Karunaratne tucks it more off the inside part of the bat towards square leg to retain the strike

11.5 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, Broad shifts his line to outside off and gets good bounce on it, Karunaratne does not fiddle at it

11.4 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length delivery and a hint of nibble away from Karunaratne, defended off the back foot

11.3 - Broad to Karunaratne, FOUR, fuller length delivery and outside off, Karunaratne drives it rather uppishly towards the sweeper cover fence and off she goes. The first boundary of the innings for the tourists

11.2 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, on a length and in that channel outside off, Karunaratne does not fiddle at it

11.1 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, punched to short cover

Over: 11	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 19/0
Kaushal Silva 6(32)	Karunaratne 12(34)	Woakes 2-2-0-0

10.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, fuller length delivery and on the stumps, defended. Woakes bowled that one from slightly wide of the crease

10.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, Woakes keeps it in the channel outside off, Silva taps it to the gully fielder with soft hands

10.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length and it nips away from Silva, left alone to the keeper

10.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, good length delivery and nips away from Silva, he thinks of playing at it before deciding to leave. He gets it off the outer part of the bat on one bounce to the second slip fielder

10.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, well, that missed the off-stump by a whisker. Goodish length and seams back in a long way, Silva tries a half-hearted drive by leaving a gap between bat and pad. Fortunately, it misses the off-stump. The keeper does well to put in a dive to his left

10.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Silva lets it go by

Over: 10	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 19/0
Karunaratne 12(34)	Kaushal Silva 6(26)	Broad 5-2-10-0

9.6 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, good length delivery that seams away from Karunaratne, he does not contemplate playing a shot at it. This over turned into a game of chess between the bowler and the batsman, but Karunaratne did well to show measured judgment outside off

9.5 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, a tad fuller and it cuts back in quite sharply, but was bowled outside off, Karunaratne covers his sticks and shoulders arms

9.4 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, short of length delivery that nips away from Karunaratne, he greets it with a lifted bat

9.3 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, fullish and zooming in on the stumps, Karunaratne hangs back and stonewalls it

9.2 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, the wobble ball from Broad that leaves the left-hander a wee bit, left alone to the keeper

9.1 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, from round the wicket, Broad hits a good length and just outside off, pushed to short cover. A silly mid-on is in place as of now

Over: 9	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 19/0
Kaushal Silva 6(26)	Karunaratne 12(28)	Woakes 1-1-0-0

8.6 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length delivery and on the stumps, defended off the back foot

8.5 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, Woakes gets it bang on the money this time and that almost results in a wicket. Back of a length delivery that angled in and perhaps left Silva a touch, he poked at it and the ball snaked past the outside edge

8.4 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, a tad fuller and in that channel outside off, Silva taps it to gully

8.3 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, just behind a good length and angled in, Silva fends it towards FSL with soft hands. He took his bottom hand off there

8.2 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, short of length delivery and Woakes hits the seam to extract a bit of away movement from Silva, he is opened up slightly, but does well to push it to gully with soft hands

8.1 - Woakes to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery and outside off, Silva does not bother playing a shot at it. It stayed a touch low

Chris Woakes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Drinks are on the field now. Change of bowling. Woakes it is. He has three slips and a gully in place. There is also a FSL

Over: 8	0 0 0 2 0 0	SL 19/0
Karunaratne 12(28)	Kaushal Silva 6(20)	Broad 4-1-10-0

7.6 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, fuller length on off, Karunaratne ges forward and blocks to short cover

7.5 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, angled this one sharply into Karunaratne, he did well to get his bat down in time. The ball grazed the inner part of the bat and rolled away

7.4 - Broad to Karunaratne, 2 runs, Karunaratne drives this one past the fielder at mid-off, has enough time

7.3 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, almost a fuller length delivery, Karunaratne on-drives on the up, was lucky that it fell away from the man at mid-on. He though did well to move to his right and save a few runs

7.2 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Karunaratne punches it to short cover

7.1 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, short of a good length outside off, Karunaratne lifts his bat and lets it go

Over: 7	1 0 0 0 0 2	SL 17/0
Kaushal Silva 6(20)	Karunaratne 10(22)	Anderson 4-0-8-0

6.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, fuller length on off, Silva gets forward and drives past mid-off, who chases it and keeps the Lankans down to two

6.5 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, bouncer and Silva does well to duck this one

6.4 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, Anderson angles this one from wide of the crease, Silva pats in front of short cover. He wanted a single but it was not there

6.3 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, this one moved off the surface and Silva was surprised by it, wanted to push at it, withdrew at the last moment for his own good

6.2 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, short and wide outside off, Silva bends back and lets it go

6.1 - Anderson to Karunaratne, 1 run, back of a length delivery again. Karunaratne has the time to go back and tuck it through mid-wicket for a single

Over: 6	0 0 1L 1 2 0	SL 14/0
Kaushal Silva 4(15)	Karunaratne 9(21)	Broad 3-1-8-0

5.6 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, takes the bottom hand off his bat and defends this fullish ball towards the short cover region

5.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, 2 runs, this has been timed well, pushes this one in the gap through cover and gets back for a couple of runs

5.4 - Broad to Karunaratne, 1 run, punches this short delivery to cover point and steals a quick single

5.3 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, leg byes, 1 run, huge appeal from Broad and Co. Aleem Dar was not interested at all. England won't take the review, this was going down the leg-side a long way

5.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, gets forward again and defends this length ball to cover, where Moeen does the fielding

5.1 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery outside off, Silva went to push at it and was beaten

Over: 5	0 0 0 2 0 0	SL 10/0
Karunaratne 8(20)	Kaushal Silva 2(10)	Anderson 3-0-5-0

4.6 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, back of a length delivery around off, Karunaratne gets behind this one and blocks it back to the bowler

4.5 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, this time he almost got lured into the bait. This was angled across him and Karunaratne went to poke at it, the luck was nice to him and he did not edge it to the keeper

4.4 - Anderson to Karunaratne, 2 runs, the call was for two and they get it easily in the end. Karunaratne clips this straighter ball to deep backward square leg and takes on the fielder, who had to do some moving to his right

4.3 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, slanted away from Karunaratne from outside off, Karunaratne played it inside the line to leave it

4.2 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, short of a good length delivery on the stumps, defended back to the bowler

4.1 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, he was dismissed round the legs in the previous innings so he needs to be careful. This time it was again hurled down the leg-side and Karunaratne wanted to glance it away, moved way too across and could not make any connection with the ball

Over: 4	1 0 0 0 1 3	SL 8/0
Karunaratne 6(14)	Kaushal Silva 2(10)	Broad 2-1-5-0

3.6 - Broad to Karunaratne, 3 runs, short of a half-volley on the pads of Karunaratne, he moves across and flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder from deep backward square leg had to cover a long distance to his right to cut this one off

3.5 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, ran this one well. Tapped this length delivery in front of short cover and hared to the other end. Good communication between the two Lankans out there

3.4 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, Silva is doing well out there, getting big stride forward. Once again, reached the ball and defended it towards the on-side

3.3 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, some extra bounce this time from Broad. Silva got a big stride and then dropped his bottom hand to keep this one down and away from the fielder stationed at short leg

3.2 - Broad to Kaushal Silva, no run, Broad kisses the length this time. Silva gets a long way forward and blocks in front of backward point

3.1 - Broad to Karunaratne, 1 run, short of a good length, Karunaratne rocks back and tucks in front of square leg for a single

Over: 3	1 1 0 0 0 0	SL 3/0
Kaushal Silva 1(6)	Karunaratne 2(12)	Anderson 2-0-3-0

2.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, meandering away further. Silva shoulders arms

2.5 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, and again, this time Silva pats it in front of short cover and wanted a single. Karunaratne just does not want to face Anderson, sent his partner back again

2.4 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, SL batsmen are looking nervous out there. Silva pushed this length delivery in front of short mid-wicket and set off, Karunaratne was not interested at all, sent him back. The under-arm throw was not on target, else it could have been interesting at the striker's end. Silva had dived also to get back in his crease

2.3 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, length delivery outside off, Silva does not budge

2.2 - Anderson to Karunaratne, 1 run, lucky, very lucky Karunaratne was on that occasion. He tried to force it away from his body on the off-side, begut an inside edge that almost rolled back onto the stumps, in the meantime, they take a single

2.1 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, 1 run, some outswing for Anderson, Silva accomodates fot it and defends in front of short cover for a single

Over: 2	0 0 0 0 0 0	SL 1/0
Karunaratne 1(11)	Kaushal Silva 0(1)	Broad 1-1-0-0

1.6 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, swing for Broad again. The line though was so wide that it did not get Karunaratne interested in it

1.5 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, Broad goes full on the off, trying to sneak in. Karunaratne was watchful, defended it with an angled bad towards the fielder at wide mid-on

1.4 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, touch wide of off and slightly fuller than the previous delivery, Karunaratne lets it go

1.3 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, there it is. The delivery which gets him so many wickets, angled in from round the wicket and leaving the batsman, Karunaratne was lucky to have not poked at it

Three slips and a gully in place for Broad

1.2 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, shortish outside off, swinging away from the left-hander, he does not bother with it

1.1 - Broad to Karunaratne, no run, full and wide of off, Karunaratne went for the square drive, got an inside edge and the ball rolled away towards mid-wicket. Field change, there are only two men on the on-side now, fine leg and mid-on

Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Over: 1	0 0 0 0 1 0	SL 1/0
Kaushal Silva 0(1)	Karunaratne 1(5)	Anderson 1-0-1-0

0.6 - Anderson to Kaushal Silva, no run, almost! Swing outside off, leaving the right-hander, Silva was approaching it, decided to keep his bat away at the last moment, wise move that. Could have easily edged this one into the keeper's gloves

0.5 - Anderson to Karunaratne, 1 run, not that pacy from Anderson, Karunaratne softly pushes in front of cover and the Lankans have the first runs on the board

0.4 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, short of length this time, Karunaratne fails to fend it away towards the on-side, gets hit just below his chest. Was lucky that the ball did not roll back onto the stumps

0.3 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, another one that has left Karunaratne outside off, left alone

By the way, Anderson has three slips and a gully in place

0.2 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, angles this one wide away from the left-hander outside off, Karunaratne does not flirt with it

0.1 - Anderson to Karunaratne, no run, he goes full around off, Karunaratne gets an inside edge on the defence that rolls away

Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva are at the crease. Karunaratne is on strike. Anderson will open the attack