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SL vs ENG: Joe Root's Century Puts England In Command Of Sri Lanka Test (Tea Report)

By AFP News January 15, 2021 • 16:22 PM View: 876

Skipper Joe Root stood tall with an unbeaten 168 as England stretched their lead to 185 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit day two of the opening Test on Friday.

England reached 320 for four at tea riding on a 173-run partnership between Root and debutant Dan Lawrence, who made 73 after the tourists resumed the day on 127-2 in Galle.

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