England Vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test Day 4 Highlights: Ton-Up Nissanka Powers SL To Eight-Wicket Win

Sri Lanka chased down England's target of 219 runs in 40.3 overs to bring up their fourth Test win on English soil. Catch the ball-by-ball commentary of day four of the ENG vs SL, third Test here

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 9 September 2024 3:25 pm

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, centre, leaves the field with Angelo Matthews after hitting the winning runs as Sri Lanka beat England by eight wickets on day four of the third Test at The Oval, in London. Photo: AP/John Walton

Welcome to the highlights of day four of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka. Follow the ball by ball commentary right here.

Sri Lanka chased down England's target of 219 runs in 40.3 overs to bring up their fourth Test win on English soil. Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten century, and was declared the Player Of The Match.

On third day, despite a solid effort from Ben Duckett, who scored 86, and stand-in captain Ollie Pope, who made 154, England faltered to 325 in their first innings, collapsing from 290-4 to 325 all out. Sri Lanka responded strongly, with Pathum Nissanka smashing a rapid half-century.

Sri Lanka's bowlers then took charge, dismissing England for 156 in their second innings. Nissanka continued his aggressive play, reaching another half-century, and his partner Kusal Mendis is also in form. Together, they've added 55 runs for the second wicket in just 48 balls. With the match set to resume tomorrow, Sri Lanka is well-positioned to secure victory.