Sri Lanka secured a resounding victory against England in the third Test at The Oval, marking their fourth Test win over England. This victory also stands as Sri Lanka’s 32nd away Test win, further cementing their prowess in the longer format. Pathum Nissanka’s exceptional 127 runs off 124 balls led Sri Lanka to a successful chase of 219, setting a new record for the highest successful chase by an Asian team in England in Tests.
Sri Lanka achieved a historic Test victory at The Oval, securing their fourth ever win in England. Pathum Nissanka’s brilliant century led the team to chase down a target of 219 runs, marking the highest successful chase by an Asian team in England in Test cricket. This victory, however, was not enough to win the series as England took the three-match series 2-1.
Sri Lanka is in a commanding position to secure a well-deserved victory in the third Test against England at The Oval, needing just 125 runs to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash. Pathum Nissanka leads the charge with a sparkling 53 not out, while the visitors resumed their chase on Day 4 with a strong position, having already added 94 runs for the loss of one wicket.
Sri Lanka is on the cusp of a series victory over England after a dominant performance in the third Test at The Oval. Chasing 219 to win, Sri Lanka reached 94-1 at the end of Day 3, with Pathum Nissanka leading the charge with a brilliant 53 not out. Despite losing the series already, England faces a daunting task to avoid a second consecutive series sweep this summer.
Pathum Nissanka’s brilliant unbeaten half-century has put Sri Lanka in a commanding position to secure a historic victory over England in the third Test at The Oval. Sri Lanka, needing just 125 runs to win, are on the cusp of ending a streak of seven consecutive Test defeats by England.
Catch all the live updates and action from Day 3 of the third Test match between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval in London. Follow the scores, wickets, and key moments of the match as England aim for a series victory.
Sri Lanka staged a valiant fightback on Day 2 of the third and final Test against England at The Oval, leaving the hosts with a nervous lead after a tense day’s play. Despite England’s early dominance, a resilient partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis saw Sri Lanka end the day at 220/6, trailing by 114 runs.
Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with an unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at The Oval, keeping hopes alive for a series fightback despite trailing by 114 runs.
Sri Lanka, trailing 2-0 in the three-match Test series, fought back on the second day of the third Test at The Oval with an unbroken century stand between Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis. Their partnership helped Sri Lanka recover from a collapse to finish at 211-5, trailing England’s first innings score of 325 by 114 runs. Mendis, in exceptional form, has passed 50 in six of his last seven innings and is averaging over 85 in Test cricket.
Day 2 of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval in London saw exciting action with England fielding a strong lineup. Follow the live scorecard and get the latest updates on the match here.
