England 239-5, and into the lead, but it is looking pretty gloomy out there.
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[Cricket] Cricket- 1st Test, Manchester, August 21 - 25, 2024, Sri Lanka tour of England
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Have to say, Jamie Smith is a very impressive player, and I hate that he’s Surrey
Jayasuriya must have the most obsolete run up I've ever seen.
Jamie Smith 100* (136 balls, 7 fours and 1 six) 
His maiden Test hundred. Classy.
England 304-6, leading by 68
His maiden Test hundred. Classy.
England 304-6, leading by 68
Seagull on the Hill
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- Jan 22, 2022
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Century for Smith.
Atkinson tickles one down the leg side.
Gus Atkinson c †Chandimal b Rathnayake 20 (65b 1x4 0x6) SR: 30.76
305-7
Gus Atkinson c †Chandimal b Rathnayake 20 (65b 1x4 0x6) SR: 30.76
305-7
Certainly a better bat than Foakes. He's totally justifying his selection at the moment. Will his keeping work out on low turners in Pakistan (not that we'll currently be able to see it)?Jamie Smith 100* (136 balls, 7 fours and 1 six)
His maiden Test hundred. Classy.
England 304-6, leading by 68
Smith gone for 111 nicks one to the keeper, decent catch.
Jamie Smith c †Chandimal b Jayasuriya 111 (148b 8x4 1x6) SR: 75
315-8
Jamie Smith c †Chandimal b Jayasuriya 111 (148b 8x4 1x6) SR: 75
315-8
Seagull on the Hill
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- Jan 22, 2022
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Nelson strikes!
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His keeping has surprised me a little bit. One gaff in this match, but certainly very tidy. He justifies his position as a batsman regardless. But you need your best keeper in Pakistan. I suspect it will be live on some platforms. It always is in the end.
Mark Wood caught one-handed in the crowd - pint in the other hand 
One too many... full and straight... smash!
Mark Wood b AM Fernando 22 (13b 3x4 1x6) SR: 169.23
348-9, lead 112
Mark Wood b AM Fernando 22 (13b 3x4 1x6) SR: 169.23
348-9, lead 112
England 358 all out (85.3 overs)
Lead by 122 on first innings.
A good morning for England and the game is moving on apace.
Lead by 122 on first innings.
A good morning for England and the game is moving on apace.
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Nice use of apace.
Sri Lanka already 0-1. Terrible leave. They don't look at the races.
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SL losing the plot. 1-2