Dasun Shanaka having a Dream Start

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Headingley, 1st day

Sri Lankan Skipper Angelo Mathews Won the toss and elected to field first. England Openers made 49 runs partnership for the 1st Wicket. Then the Sri Lankan Debutant Dasun Shanaka brought to the attack and he pick up Alastair Cook for 16. So Cook will have to wait to get to 10,000 Test runs. Then Dasun Shanaka pick up Compton in the same over. After that he Gets Joe Root in his next over.

At One stage England were 83 for 5. Then Jonny Bairstow join with Alex Hales build the England Innings. They put on a unbroken 88 runs partnership for the 6th Wickets. Day one Effected with the rain and play has officially called off for the day.The match would extend 30 minutes beyond the usual schedule tomorrow.

Match Summary

Sri Lanka tour of England

1st Test : Day 01

ENGLAND – 171/5(53 Overs)

Alex Hales 71*(154) | Jonny Bairstow 54*(67) | Dasun Shanaka 3/30