ENG vs SL, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights© AFP
England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights: Joe Root’s gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday. Set 205 to win, England were faltering at 56-2 when star batsman Root came in shortly before tea on the fourth day. Root and shared crucial stands with Harry Brook (32) and Jamie Smith (39), helping England go 1-0 up by avoiding a score in Manchester. Smith was named ‘Man of the Match’ for his 113 in the first innings and a crucial cameo in the second. (Scorecard)
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