Surrey Cricket announced that Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has joined the team to play in an upcoming fixture against Somerset. The focus then shifted to the ongoing match between England and Sri Lanka, with key events highlighted. Sri Lanka started strong in their chase, with Nissanka and Kusal running singles effectively before losing Karunaratne’s wicket. The match was evenly poised, with Sri Lanka needing 219 to win. However, England collapsed to 156 all out, giving Sri Lanka hope of victory. Key wickets included Karunaratne getting out to Woakes and Stone falling to Rathnayake. Sri Lanka’s bowlers put in a strong performance, with Kumara leading with 4-21. In their chase, Sri Lanka started aggressively, with Nissanka hitting boundaries before Karunaratne reached 7,000 Test runs amidst applause from the crowd. The match saw Jamie Smith and Dan Lawrence fighting back for England, with Lawrence hitting a six. However, Lawrence fell to Kumara, leaving Root and Lawrence in the middle to rebuild. The match promised excitement as England tried to consolidate their lead. Overall, the day showcased an intense battle between the two teams, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
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