1 month ago | By The Sun

Jack Leach weary but happy after long wait for England return in Sri Lanka

1 month ago | By Cricket365

After 14 challenging months out of international cricket Jack Leach enjoyed a wearying but worthwhile return to help England's push for victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
The left-arm spinner claimed five for 122 on the fourth day in Galle, including the last four wickets to fall, to leave his side chasing just 74 for the win.
The value of his haul became ever clearer as the tourists lost their first three wickets for just 14 in a frenzied final passage of play, with England needing 36
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Sri Lanka v England Day 4: Frantic finale ahead as England chase down slim target

1 month ago | By Cricket365

England were left needing 36 fifth-day runs to win a gripping first Test against Sri Lanka, after being dragged into an exhausting battle of wills in Galle.
The tourists have been firm favourites ever since skittling their opponents for just 135 on the first afternoon and, while they remain well positioned to close out victory, they were challenged all the way on Sunday.
First Sri Lanka turned a 286-run deficit into a lead of 73, an outstanding effort of belligerent batsmanship, then they set the hares running by reducing Joe Root's side to 14 for three as nerves frayed and shadows...
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Sri Lanka v England 1st Test: England within striking distance of opening win

1 month ago | By The Mirror

England still have 36 more runs to get on day five to secure a memorable victory with seven wickets in hand
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England require 36 to beat Sri Lanka after Jack Leach shines with five wickets

1 month ago | By The Guardian

Day four: Sri Lanka 135 and 359 all out; England 421 and 38-3 Jack Leach mops up tail as England close on win in first Test England require 36 runs to win the first Test against Sri Lanka after a five-wicket haul from Jack Leach finally drew the home side's spirited resistance to an end on day four in Galle. Related: Sri Lanka v England: Visitors need 36 to win first Test as bad light ends day four
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England wobble in quest to score just 74 runs to win First Test as Root is dismissed for just one against Sri Lanka

1 month ago | By The Sun

England chasing 74 to win first Test against Sri Lanka

1 month ago | By Cricket365

England were left chasing 74 to win the first Test against Sri Lanka after a five-wicket haul from Jack Leach finally drew the home side's spirited resistance to an end on day four in Galle.
Lahiru Thirmanne's first Test century in more than seven years set the tone for the belligerent second innings of 359, during which his side erased England's lofty 286-run lead and then built a modest target of their own.
And while the tourists remain on course for a big victory - any other result at this stage would now require a huge collapse with the finish line in sight - they were dragged into an...
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