Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, center, leaves the field with Angelo Matthews after hitting the winning runs as Sri Lanka win by eight wickets on day four of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval, in London.
ENG Vs SL, 3rd Test: Pathum Nissanka Guides Sri Lanka To Fourth Win In England - In Pics
A superb unbeaten hundred by Pathum Nissanka, preceded by a splendid swing-bowling performance led by Lahiru Kumara helped Sri Lanka beat England by eight wickets in the third and final Test at the Oval on Monday (September 9, 2024). Though this was a dead rubber as the series was already lost, the win assumes significance for the Lankans as it comes in challenging English conditions and follows an indifferent run of results for the sub-continental side. This is only Sri Lanka's fourth Test win in England, and breaks a five-match winning streak for the English side.
ENG Vs SL 3rd Test Photo: John Walton/PA via AP
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Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka on day four of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval, in London.
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Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka celebrates reaching his century on day four of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval, in London.
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England's Olly Stone in action on day four of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval, in London.
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Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews in action on day four of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval, in London.
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Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka reacts after diving to make up ground on day four of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at The Kia Oval, in London.
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England's Jamie Smith batting during day three of the Third Rothesay Men's Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in London, England.
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Sri Lanka vs England 3rd Test Photo: John Walton/PA via AP
Sri Lanka's Vishwa Fernando, front right, successfully appeals for the wicket of England's Joe Root, left, during day three of the Third Rothesay Men's Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in London, England.
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England's Dan Lawrence batting during day three of the Third Rothesay Men's Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in London, England.
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Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara celebrates taking the wicket of England's Ollie Pope during day three of the Third Rothesay Men's Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in London, England.
