England Vs Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis' Ton In Vain As Hosts Wrap Up Five-Wicket Win - In Pics

A valiant century from Kamindu Mendis went in vain as Sri Lanka lost the first Test against England by five wickets. Kamindu had combined with veteran Dinesh Chandimal, who scored a fine half-century, to set up a 205-run target for the hosts. Sri Lanka started well with ball, reducing England to 70 for three. However, Joe Root then guided the hosts home with a calm half-century and England now have 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

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Updated on: 25 August 2024 9:26 am

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England's Jamie Smith hits a six on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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England's Joe Root in action on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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England's Harry Brook, right, in action on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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England's Ollie Pope, second right, after being caught out by Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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England's Dan Lawrence hits the ball for six on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis reacts after being caught out by England's Joe Root for 113 runs on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis celebrates his a century on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

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