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Sri Lanka capitalized on England’s poor batting decisions to claw their way back into the third Test at The Kia Oval. Despite England’s promising position on day one, they were bowled out for 325, losing their last seven wickets for just 64 runs. In response, Sri Lanka finished day two on 211-5, trailing by 114 runs.
Ollie Pope’s 154 led England’s effort, but their aggressive approach backfired as they squandered wickets. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, particularly Milan Rathnayake (3-56), found form, while England’s reckless batting gifted Sri Lanka the momentum. Sri Lanka’s reply started explosively, with Pathum Nissanka racing to a 40-ball 50 before falling to debutant Josh Hull. Dhananjaya de Silva (64*) and Kamindu Mendis (54*) steadied the innings, forming an unbroken 108-run partnership to leave the match finely balanced.
