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SL vs ENG: Joe Root Hits Ton To Put England On Top In Galle Test

By AFP News January 15, 2021 • 14:01 PM View: 865

Skipper Joe Root completed his 18th Test century to push England towards a big lead on a rain-hit day two of the opening match against Sri Lanka on Friday.

Root moved from 99 to 100 with a single off-spinner Dilruwan Perera on the second ball after lunch as the tourists reached 207 for three in response to Sri Lanka's 135. They lead by 72 runs.

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