ENG Vs SL, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Gus Atkinson Shine As England Beat Sri Lanka By 190 Runs - In Pics

England secured the series against Sri Lanka by winning the second Test on Sunday, thanks to Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul, which earned him a place on the honours board at Lord's once again. England bowled out Sri Lanka for 292 in their second innings, sealing a 190-run win shortly after tea on Day 4 at the home of cricket. This win puts England 2-0 ahead in the three-match series, following their 3-0 victory over the West Indies in July. Atkinson, the rising star of the England cricket team, took 5-62 with the ball, adding to his impressive performance of 118 runs in the first innings, setting the stage for the team's victory. This victory comes after England's win in the first Test in Manchester last week.

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Updated on: 2 September 2024 11:46 am

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England's Gus Atkinson celebrates after dismissing Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Cricket Day 4: Sri Lanka's Dhanjaya De Silva bats against England | Photo: Ben Whitley/PA via AP

Sri Lanka's Dhanjaya De Silva bats during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Cricket Day 4: Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne bats against England | Photo: Ben Whitley/PA via AP

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne bats during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Cricket Day 4: England's Ollie Stone appeals successfully against Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne | Photo: Ben Whitley/PA via AP

England's Ollie Stone appeals successfully against Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Cricket Day 4: Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal bats against England | Photo: Ben Whitley/PA via AP

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal bats during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Cricket Day 4: Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne plays a shot against England | Photo: Ben Whitley/PA via AP

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne bats during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.

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England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Cricket Day 4: England's Chris Woakes celebrates after dismissing Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya | Photo: Ben Whitley/PA via AP

England's Chris Woakes celebrates after dismissing Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya with teammates during day four of the second Men's Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, London.