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England 346 all out, Sri Lanka need 301 to win 2nd Test
KANDY, Sri Lanka, Nov 17, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Overnight batsman Ben Foakes
made an unbeaten 65 before England were bowled out for 346 to set Sri Lanka a
winning target of 301 in the second Test on Saturday.
Dilruwan Perera (3-96) bowled James Anderson for 12 to bring an end to
England’s second innings in the morning session on day four in Kandy after
the visitors had resumed on 324-9.
Akila Dananjaya, whose action is under investigation by the International
Cricket Council, finished with career-best figures of 6-115 in just his fifth
Test.
Foakes, who followed up his debut ton in Galle with another gritty knock,
added 14 to his overnight 51 and shared 41 runs for the last wicket with
Anderson.
Skipper Joe Root’s 124 remained the highlight for England who overcame
their 46-run deficit and took the attack to the opposition spinners on
Friday.
England lead the three-match series 1-0.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1050 hrs