On the fourth day, overnight batters Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal added 103 runs, taking Sri Lanka to a steady 326 with a lead of 205 runs. When England came out to chase halfway through the second session, openers Ben Duckett and Dan Lawrence were initially greeted with some loose deliveries from the opposition. However, […]

The overnight batters, Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal, showcased excellent shot selection during the morning session, adding 103 runs despite a brief rain interruption. However, after Lunch, Gus Atkinson broke the partnership with the second new ball. As England sought to capitalize further, a dramatic juggling catch by Harry Brook in the slip cordon gave […]

Pakistan faced a challenging day on the field as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim dominated with a 196-run partnership. After tea, Mushfiqur continued his fine form, steadily inching toward a double century with well-placed boundaries. However, Pakistan finally found relief when Mohammad Ali dismissed Mushfiqur in the 157th over. Another moment of joy followed […]

Overnight batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das took Bangladesh to 329/5 in 100 overs before Naseem Shah dismissed Litton for 56. Mushfiqur then partnered with Mehidy Hasan Miraz to push the score to 346/6 in 107 overs, with Mushfiqur reaching his 11th Test century. After lunch, the duo continued to dominate, building a 140-run stand […]

England found themselves in a commanding position at Tea on Day 3 in Manchester, with Sri Lanka trailing by 15 runs and effectively down to just five wickets. Each of England’s four pacers claimed a wicket, while Mark Wood added to Sri Lanka’s woes by delivering a fierce bouncer that caused a potentially match-ending injury […]

Jamie Smith’s maiden Test century and some resilient contributions from England’s tailenders gave the hosts a commanding 122-run lead on Day 3 at Old Trafford. With the pressure mounting, Sri Lanka faltered early in their second innings, losing two wickets within the first 10 balls. Things worsened when Dimuth Karunaratne was undone by Mark Wood’s […]

England put on a dazzling display in the morning session of Day 3, significantly extending their overnight lead and finishing with a total of 358, a lead of 122 over Sri Lanka by the halfway mark of the match. Jamie Smith’s maiden Test century led the batting effort, followed by a typically entertaining cameo from […]

Pakistan dominated the first two days with a commanding 240-run partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan. Both batters reached clinical centuries, propelling the hosts to 448/6 before skipper Shan Masood declared the innings. Bangladesh’s openers, Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan, cautiously navigated the remainder of Day 2, finishing at 27/0. On Day 3, the […]

Despite losing three wickets within the first hour on Day 2 while chasing Sri Lanka’s 236, England quickly regained momentum in Manchester thanks to strong performances from their middle order. The revival began with a 58-run partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook, with Brook continuing to shine alongside young Jamie Smith. By Tea, England […]

England’s openers resumed play on Day 2 after rain wiped out the first session, eager to chip away at the 214-run deficit on what appeared to be a good batting pitch. However, the visitors’ hopes were quickly dashed as they lost three wickets within the first hour after Lunch. The standout moment came when Asitha […]