Live coverage of the third men’s cricket Test match between England and Sri Lanka on day three | England v Sri Lanka 2024

The 33rd over saw England at 145-9, with Bashir hitting a boundary, but ultimately getting out to Kumara. Stone followed suit, getting out for 10. Olly Stone and Jamie Smith then led a spirited recovery for England, with Smith scoring a brilliant 67 before getting out. His aggressive batting gave England a lead of 202 runs at tea. However, Sri Lanka fought back, taking quick wickets to put England in trouble at 70-6. Root and Lawrence then steadied the ship, with Lawrence playing some aggressive shots to keep the scoreboard ticking. Sri Lanka’s bowlers continued to trouble the English batsmen, with Lawrence eventually getting out for 35. Root then stepped up, scoring some crucial boundaries to push England’s lead past 100. Cloudy weather and sporadic sunshine colored the day’s play at the Oval, adding to the drama. As play was paused for tea, spectators were left with a thrilling match poised on a knife-edge, with the outcome hanging in balance. The unpredictable session of play set the stage for an exciting finish to the match, leaving fans eagerly looking forward to the next day’s play.

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