England 358/7 in 88.0 Overs | England vs Sri Lanka, Highlights 2nd Test Day 1: Ton-up Joe Root, Gus Atkinson take England to 358/7 at stumps – The Times of India

After winning the toss, Sri Lanka made a surprising decision to bowl first, as teams generally prefer to bat at Lord’s. However, the Sri Lankan pacers made the most of the conditions, securing an early breakthrough. Lahiru Kumara set the tone by forcing a nick from Dan Lawrence, justifying his inclusion in the match. Asitha Fernando then dismissed England’s skipper, who never looked settled at the crease. Joe Root came in and looked solid from the outset, forming a steady partnership with Ben Duckett. However, Duckett’s attempt to take on the spinner led to his dismissal. Jayasuriya was brought in for a single over, and it paid off as Duckett, after getting a good start, was caught on 40, leaving him disappointed at missing the opportunity to convert it into a bigger score. Despite this, Root and Harry Brook ensured there were no further losses before Lunch, stabilizing England’s innings.