The sky turned gloomy with the autumn of Dhananjaya de Silva (69) early within the morning as Sri Lanka’s valiant sixth-wicket partnership did not prosper on the third day. Subsequently, a passing bathe paused the sport briefly earlier than Chris Woakes outdid Kamindu Mendis for 64. The Lankan tail failed to face up to the house assault below bowling-friendly situations as they have been bundled for 263, trailing by 62 runs.
England’s intention of whitewash took a toll as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope fell on the stroke of Lunch with the rating reflecting 35/2.
Following the primary session, Lawrence appeared to play attacking strokes towards the Lankan bowlers however failed to take action for lengthy as Lahiru outsmarted him, paving the best way for 3 extra wickets by the following 32 balls. Subsequently, Gus Atkinson failed to face up to towards the Lankan hearth earlier than Jamie Smith counterattacked them within the final hour of the second season. His 50-ball 67 contributed to a 58-run eighth-wicket stand with Olly Stone earlier than his strategy led to his sudden downfall with England’s rating at 140/8 in 32 overs.
Following Tea, the English aspect struggled with the bat as Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando cleared the litter in haste with the previous claiming a four-for.
Chasing a goal of 219 runs with loads of cricket left within the day, Pathum Nissanka eluded the followers with luxurious cricketing strokes towards the hosts. Nonetheless, Dimuth Karunaratne did not assist him, providing a caught and bowled alternative to Chris Woakes with 39 runs by the seventh over. In Kusal Mendis’ presence, the teenager saved on nullifying the english assault for a superb time with the 42 runs within the subsequent six overs. Quickly, Nissanka raced to his fifty and Pope pressured spinners operation because it began drizling later within the day earlier than the play referred to as off with the Lankans needing 125 runs to win.
Exiting day forward
🚨 stumps, thrilling day forward as srilankan solely want 125 runs to win the match towards england within the oval. #ENGvsSL pic.twitter.com/OJpDshd59i
— Ahmad Amin Khan (@AhmadAminKhan) September 8, 2024
Ollie Pope has now been improper about all 10 opinions he is requested within the subject as captain ©️ pic.twitter.com/5SLq4oDzwS
— Sky Sports activities Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 8, 2024
That is humorous
LOL 😂😂
Ollie Pope as captain:
Critiques taken – 10.
Unsuccessful – 10— Umesh Thakran ( किसान पुत्र ) (@UmeshThakran007) September 8, 2024
Clueless
Does Ollie Pope really perceive the foundations behind DRS – clueless
— The Energy 1962 (@jlarkin123) September 8, 2024
Ollie Pope as captain in check cricket!!!🤯🤯🥶
Taken assessment – 10
Unsuccessful – 10
100 % ….!!!🤯🤯#ENGvSL #ViratKohli𓃵 #BabyGirl #ShubmanGill𓃵 pic.twitter.com/0aldq1WB1A— MANU. (@Manojy9812) September 8, 2024
Rival
Ollie Pope’s assessment file rivals MSD’s poor selections.
— 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢 𝐅𝐚𝐧¹⁸ (@Abbasi_0101) September 8, 2024
Questionable
Ollie Pope’s assessment selections are questionable!
— 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢 𝐅𝐚𝐧¹⁸ (@Abbasi_0101) September 8, 2024
0/10 – Ollie Pope has been unsuccessful with each assessment he is requested within the subject as captain 😱 pic.twitter.com/Pd1CFbgs9S
— M🖤 (@_mushtaq_02) September 8, 2024
Misplaced all
Ollie pope misplaced 10 out of 10 opinions as a captain 🤣
— 03:48 (@SaiSumanth29) September 8, 2024
Not even one
Ollie Pope hasn’t gained even one assessment in his final 10 😂
— Deekshith (@Morgsmudge) September 8, 2024