Jack Leach takes five wickets as nervous England near victory
Jonny Bairstow and debutant Dan Lawrence must master a wicket offering prodigious turn on last day
17 January 2021 - 16:58
Left-arm spinner Jack Leach took five wickets as England edged towards victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, but they made a nervous start to their pursuit of a modest target of 74 and closed day four on 38/3 on Sunday.
Jonny Bairstow (11 not out) and debutant Dan Lawrence (7 not out) will lead the victory charge on the final day but must master a wicket offering prodigious turn that will leave Sri Lanka believing they are still in with a sniff of an upset...
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