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England vs Sri Lanka 2021 1st Test Full Commentary

Result · Jan 14 2021, Thu - 09:45 AM (IST)
1st Test, - Galle International Stadium
SRI LANKA
135, 359
ENGLAND
421, 76/3
England won by 7 wickets
CRR:3.12
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  • 46.1

    OUT! Bowled. Dom Bess to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed to. You miss, I hit! Hasaranga looks to reverse sweeps this away but misses it completely, and the ball crashes onto the stumps. It's tea on Day 1. Sri Lanka have been bundled out for 135 under 50 overs. For Sri Lanka, Dinesh Chandimal top-scored with 28 and was well supported by Angelo Mathews with 27. Poor batting display from Sri Lanka in the first innings overall and this is the lowest score in the first innings on this ground. On behalf of England, Dominic Bess bagged five wickets to his name. Stuart Broad with three and Jack Leach with a wicket to his name. Excellent bowling display from England bowlers. Join us for England's first innings shortly.

  • 45.6

    Jack Leach to Asitha Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 45.5

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Curran.

  • 45.4

    APPEAL! Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Curran, by Buttler, appeal made for Run Out. Close call and Hasaranga survives! Hasaranga drives this one away as they try to take a brace. The fielder quickly gathered the ball and threw it back to the striker's end just as Hasaranga dives into the crease. The third umpire confirms and signals not out.

  • 45.3

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, off stump backing away driving, outside edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Curran.

  • 45.2

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Sibley.

  • 45.1

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump no foot movement cutting, bottom edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Root.

  • 44.6

    Dom Bess to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, bottom edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Root.

  • 44.5

    Dom Bess to Asitha Fernando. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 44.4

    Dom Bess to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

  • 44.3

    Dom Bess to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

  • 44.2

    Dom Bess to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs.

  • 44.1

    Dom Bess to Asitha Fernando. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

  • 43.6

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump no foot movement cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 43.5

    OUT! Run Out. Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, off stump down the track driving, back to bowler, direct hit by Leach. Gives away his wicket! Hasaranga drives this one away back to the sticks at the non-striker's end, and Embuldeniya was far from the crease. The third umpire confirms that Leach has a fingertip on the ball and Embuldeniya walks back.

  • 43.4

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Sibley.

  • 43.3

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Curran.

  • 43.2

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 43.1

    FOUR! Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • 42.6

    Dom Bess to Lasith Embuldeniya. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Bess.

  • 42.5

    OUT! Bowled. Dom Bess to Dilruwan Perera. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to. Cleaned him up! Perera looks to drive this away but misses it as the ball crashes onto the stumps.

  • 42.4

    Dom Bess to Dilruwan Perera. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Bess.

  • 42.3

    OUT! Caught. Dom Bess to Dasun Shanaka. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed to wicketkeeper, by Buttler. Third wicket for Bess! Shanaka looks to sweep but mistimes it. The ball ricochets off Bairstow's ankle, and the keeper takes a simple catch.

  • 42.2

    Dom Bess to Dasun Shanaka. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 42.1

    Dom Bess to Dasun Shanaka. Off break length ball, off stump down the track working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 41.6

    Jack Leach to Wanindu Hasaranga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sibley.

  • 41.5

    Jack Leach to Dasun Shanaka. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 41.4

    FOUR! Jack Leach to Dasun Shanaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 41.3

    Jack Leach to Dasun Shanaka. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

  • 41.2

    Jack Leach to Dasun Shanaka. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 117.1

    OUT! Caught. Dilruwan Perera to Joe Root. Off break length ball, to leg down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Embuldeniya. Wonderful innings comes to an end! Root dances down the track and slogs the ball but mistimes it straight into the hands of Embuldeniya who takes a great catch to dismiss Root for 228. That's the end of England's innings as they scored 421-10. Joe Root top-scored with 228 and was well supported by Lawrence with 73. For Sri Lanka, Dilruwan Perera picked up four wickets to his name. Embuldeniya picked up three wickets, followed by Asitha with two wickets. Join us for the post-lunch session in another 40 minutes.

  • 116.6

    FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Stuart Broad. Bouncer, down leg side backing away pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.

  • 116.5

    FOUR! Asitha Fernando to Stuart Broad. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.

  • 116.4

    Asitha Fernando to Joe Root. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

  • 116.3

    Asitha Fernando to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to second slip for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 116.2

    Asitha Fernando to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 116.1

    Asitha Fernando to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 115.6

    Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs.

  • 115.5

    APPEAL! Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Thirimanne, appeal made for L.B.W.

  • 115.4

    Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 115.3

    APPEAL! Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Shanaka, appeal made for L.B.W.

  • 115.2

    Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 115.1

    Dilruwan Perera to Joe Root. Off break length ball, down leg side down the track working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Embuldeniya.

  • 114.6

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Stuart Broad. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by De Silva.

  • 114.5

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Stuart Broad. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 114.4

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Joe Root. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • 114.3

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Stuart Broad. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by De Silva.

  • 114.2

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Stuart Broad. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Perera.

  • 114.1

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Joe Root. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Thirimanne.

  • 113.6

    Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 113.5

    Dilruwan Perera to Stuart Broad. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

  • 113.4

    OUT! Caught. Dilruwan Perera to Mark Wood. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, by Dickwella. Top edged and gone! Wood tries to sweep but gets a top edge. The ball skies up in the air. Dickwella takes a simple catch to dismiss Wood for 2.

  • 113.3

    Dilruwan Perera to Mark Wood. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by De Silva.

  • 113.2

    Dilruwan Perera to Mark Wood. Off break back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.

  • 113.1

    Dilruwan Perera to Joe Root. Off break back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Embuldeniya.

  • 112.6

    Dasun Shanaka to Mark Wood. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Mathews.

  • 112.5

    Dasun Shanaka to Mark Wood. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 112.4

    Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Thirimanne.

  • 112.3

    FOUR! Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 112.2

    Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.

  • 136.5

    OUT! Caught. Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, by Root. Gotcha! Mathews looks to drive but gets an edge and Root takes a simple catch at first slip. That brings the Sri Lankan innings to an end. Sri Lanka got bowled out for 359. After all the resistance and fight back, Sri Lanka could manage to set just 74 as a target. As for England are concerned only an asteroid attack could stop them from winning this game. Join us England's second innings in about a few minutes.

  • 136.4

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 136.3

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Leach.

  • 136.2

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Leach.

  • 136.1

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 135.6

    Mark Wood to Asitha Fernando. Yorker, off stump no foot movement defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

  • 135.5

    Mark Wood to Asitha Fernando. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 135.4

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sibley.

  • 135.3

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 135.2

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 135.1

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bess.

  • 134.6

    Jack Leach to Asitha Fernando. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to second slip for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.

  • 134.5

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Bess.

  • 134.4

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Leach.

  • 134.3

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Leach.

  • 134.2

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 134.1

    FOUR! Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed past third man for 4 runs.

  • 133.6

    Mark Wood to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump backing away pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bess.

  • 133.5

    Mark Wood to Asitha Fernando. Yorker, middle stump backing away working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 133.4

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Bouncer, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 133.3

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Yorker, outside off stump backing away pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 133.2

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Curran.

  • 133.1

    Mark Wood to Angelo Mathews. Back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Bess.

  • 132.6

    Jack Leach to Asitha Fernando. Stock length ball, outside off stump no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 132.5

    OUT! Stumped. Jack Leach to Dilruwan Perera. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper, by Buttler. Leach is spinning the game in England's favour! Perera looks to defend but misses it completely. Buttler dislodges the bails in a flash. A loud shout for a stumping. The third umpire signals out.

  • 132.4

    Jack Leach to Dilruwan Perera. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Leach.

  • 132.3

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.

  • 132.2

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Lawrence.

  • 132.1

    Jack Leach to Angelo Mathews. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

  • 131.6

    Mark Wood to Dilruwan Perera. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Crawley.

  • 24.2

    FOUR! Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. That's curtains down on the first Test. England has won by seven wickets. Sri Lanka must be killing themselves for not scoring enough in the first innings. Yet the Sri Lankans can pat themselves on the back for coming back strongly and showing great fighting spirit. Joe Root is adjudged as the Player of the Match for his stellar performance with the bat. This is the first time since 1982 that two spinners from England have picked up five wickets in the same match. Join us for the final Test from the same venue on January 22. Until then, Cheers.

  • 24.1

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • ಅಂತಿಮ Over 24
    Over 24. 5 runs. Bowler: Lasith Embuldeniya. England: 72/3 (rr 3.00)
  • 23.6

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Dan Lawrence. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 23.5

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Dan Lawrence. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 23.4

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Jonny Bairstow. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Embuldeniya.

  • 23.3

    APPEAL! Lasith Embuldeniya to Jonny Bairstow. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, bat-pad to silly point for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W.

  • 23.2

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Jonny Bairstow. Stock ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

  • 23.1

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Jonny Bairstow. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Perera.

  • ಅಂತಿಮ Over 23
    Over 23. 4 runs. Bowler: Dilruwan Perera. England: 67/3 (rr 2.91)
  • 22.6

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

  • 22.5

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 22.4

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track working, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Embuldeniya.

  • 22.3

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, to leg down the track working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 22.2

    Dilruwan Perera to Dan Lawrence. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • 22.1

    Dilruwan Perera to Dan Lawrence. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • ಅಂತಿಮ Over 22
    Over 22. 3 runs. Bowler: Lasith Embuldeniya. England: 63/3 (rr 2.86)
  • 21.6

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Jonny Bairstow. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 21.5

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Jonny Bairstow. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, thick edge to third man for 2 runs, fielded by De Silva.

  • 21.4

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Dan Lawrence. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

  • 21.3

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Dan Lawrence. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dickwella.

  • 21.2

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Dan Lawrence. Stock ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 21.1

    Lasith Embuldeniya to Dan Lawrence. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Embuldeniya.

  • ಅಂತಿಮ Over 21
    Over 21. 4 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. England: 60/3 (rr 2.86)
  • 20.6

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jonny Bairstow. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Shanaka.

  • 20.5

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Dan Lawrence. Googly back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • 20.4

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jonny Bairstow. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Embuldeniya.

  • 20.3

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Dan Lawrence. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to mid on for 1 run, run save by Mathews.

  • 20.2

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Dan Lawrence. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 20.1

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jonny Bairstow. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Perera.

  • ಅಂತಿಮ Over 20
    Over 20. 6 runs. Bowler: Dilruwan Perera. England: 56/3 (rr 2.80)
  • 19.6

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Perera. English batters are nudging singles all around the park and are moving closer to victory.

  • 19.5

    Dilruwan Perera to Jonny Bairstow. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Perera.

  • 19.4

    Dilruwan Perera to Dan Lawrence. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Embuldeniya.

  • 19.3

    Dilruwan Perera to Dan Lawrence. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by De Silva.

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