Sri Lanka has set England a target of 205 to win the first test at Old Trafford. The Sri Lankans were dismissed for 326 about 35 minutes after lunch on Day 4. They collapsed following the departure of Kamindu Mendis for 113, the third century of his four-match test career. Dinesh Chandimal was the last batter out for 79.
Sri Lanka ’s Kamindu Mendis reacts after being caught out by England ’s Joe Root for 113 runs on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England , Saturday Aug. 24, 2024. Sri Lanka ’s Kamindu Mendis bats on day four of the First Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England , Saturday Aug. 24, 2024.
The Sri Lankans were dismissed for 326 about 35 minutes after lunch on Day 4, collapsing following the departure of Kamindu Mendis for 113 — the third century of his four-match test career.
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