England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Live Score and Updates

Match Summary

* England won the toss and elected to bat first. * Sri Lanka bowled out England for 358 in the first innings. * Sri Lanka was bowled out for 236 in the second innings. * England declared their second innings on 205/5. * Sri Lanka was bowled out for 326 in the fourth innings. * England won the match by 267 runs.

Match Details

* **Venue:** Old Trafford, Manchester * **Date:** August 21-24, 2024 * **Toss:** England won the toss and elected to bat first.

England's Innings

* **1st Innings:** 358 all out (853 overs) * **Top Scorers:** Joe Root (124), Jonny Bairstow (90), Ben Stokes (85)

Sri Lanka's Innings

* **1st Innings:** 236 all out (740 overs) * **Top Scorers:** Dimuth Karunaratne (65), Dinesh Chandimal (54), Angelo Mathews (47)

England's Second Innings

* **2nd Innings:** 205/5 declared (572 overs) * **Top Scorers:** Joe Root (74), Jonny Bairstow (68)

Sri Lanka's Second Innings

* **2nd Innings:** 326 all out (893 overs) * **Top Scorers:** Angelo Mathews (110), Dinesh Chandimal (87), Dimuth Karunaratne (63)

Match Commentary

The first Test between England and Sri Lanka was a closely contested match that went down to the wire. England eventually won by 267 runs, but Sri Lanka put up a spirited fight. England won the toss and elected to bat first, and they made a solid start to the match. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put on a 196-run partnership for the second wicket, and Ben Stokes also chipped in with a valuable 85. However, Sri Lanka's bowlers fought back well, and they eventually bowled England out for 358. Sri Lanka then made a good start to their innings, but they lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 236. England then declared their second innings on 205/5, setting Sri Lanka a target of 494 to win. Sri Lanka made a determined effort to chase down the target, but they eventually fell short. Angelo Mathews scored a brilliant 110, but he lacked support from the other batsmen. Sri Lanka was eventually bowled out for 326, giving England a 267-run victory. For England, the win was their first in a Test match since their victory over India at Edgbaston in 2021. It was also their first win in a home Test match since their victory over South Africa at The Oval in 2019. For Sri Lanka, the defeat was their fourth in a row in Test matches. They will be hoping to bounce back in the second Test, which starts at Lord's on August 29.

Conclusion

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