ENG vs SL: Bowlers, Pathum Nissanka put Sri Lanka in the driving seat at The Oval

Sri Lanka take a controlling position against In England in the third Test match at The Oval, with a combination of disciplined bowling and aggressive batting led by . Pathum Nissanka. At the end of day 3, Sri Lanka needed only 125 runs to secure a historic victory, closing the day at 94 for 1 in their second innings.

Sri Lanka bowled out England by 156 runs

This game, which started on September 6, has had some amazing changes. After Sri Lanka were bowled out for 263 runs in their first innings, England managed to build a lead of 62 runs by scoring 325. However, England’s batting line-up faltered in their second innings, collapsing to 82 for 7 with one over, before rebounding. finishing with 156 overall. Jamie Smith’s counter attack is 67 was crucial in providing resistance to the powerful sri lankan bowling attack led by Lahiru Kumara again Vishwa Fernandowho took 4 for 21 and 3 for 40, respectively.

The Sri Lankan bowlers were in good form, executing their plans meticulously. Kumara’s success in England’s second innings was crucial, as he emerged from the top order with his pace and accuracy. Fernando supported him well, keeping the pressure on and taking key wickets to ensure that England’s innings did not gain momentum. The Sri Lankan bowlers took advantage of the overcast conditions, which helped their seam and swing bowling, making it difficult for the England batsmen to settle.

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Pathum Nissanka’s stellar performance

Nissanka emerged as the standout player for Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 53 off just 44 balls in the second innings. His aggressive approach set the tone for the chase, as he was able to find boundaries with ease. On the side Kusal Mendiswho was at the crease with 30 not out. Nissanka gave Sri Lanka a strong start in their pursuit of 219 runs to win.

The opening relationship between Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne it was crucial, as they added 39 runs before Karunaratne was sent back Chris Woakes at 8. Nissanka’s ability to rotate the strike and find spaces has been instrumental in keeping the scoreboard tilted, and he will be key to Sri Lanka’s hopes of achieving their first Test win over England since 2014.

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England’s struggle

England’s batting has been a big talking point in this Test. After a strong first essay, their second innings collapse raised questions about their batting depth and resilience. The team, which was looking to complete the sweep of Sri Lanka after winning the first two Tests, now finds itself under pressure to defend the limited total. The batsmen, who have been there in the previous games, will need to come together quickly to avoid a disappointing end to the series.

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