England complete series clean sweep over Sri Lanka
England overcame spirited late resistance from the hosts to seal a first 3-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka
This was after the tourists wrapped up a 42-run victory shortly after tea on the fourth day of the third and final test on Monday.
Chasing an improbable 327-run target, Sri Lanka’s last six batsmen combined well to get to within less than 50 runs of what would have been a remarkable triumph after they resumed on 53 for four at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Kusal Mendis (86) and Roshen Silva (65) set the tone with a dogged 102-run sixth-wicket stand in an exemplary display of defiance spread over 30 overs as Sri Lanka sought to end a disappointing series on a high.
After Mendis was run out, Malinda Pushpakumara (42 not out) survived a sickening blow to the helmet to add 58 runs with Suranga Lakmal for the final wicket to give England some jitters before the tourists secured victory in the first over after tea.de it even sweeter.”
Published: by Radio NewsHub