ENG vs SL 2nd Test: Joe Root’s 33rd Ton gets England to 358-7 vs Sri Lanka On Day 1
England captain Joe Root scored a brilliant 137 off 227 balls to help his team post a strong 358-7 against Sri Lanka on the first day of the second Test at Headingley. Root’s innings was his 33rd Test century, equaling the record for the most Test centuries by an England batsman.
Standing Tall:
Root’s innings came after England were struggling at 69-3. He joined forces with Jonny Bairstow (57) and the pair put on a crucial 121-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Root continued to bat well even after Bairstow’s departure, and he eventually reached his century off 206 balls.
Root’s innings was full of class. He played some elegant strokes all around the wicket, and he was particularly good at driving the ball through the covers. He also showed great patience and discipline, and he never gave the Sri Lankan bowlers a chance to get on top of him.
Root’s innings was a huge boost for England, and it put them in a strong position to win the Test. Sri Lanka will need to bowl well on the second day if they are to avoid a big defeat.
Root’s innings:
- Scored 137 off 227 balls
- 33rd Test century, equaling the record for the most Test centuries by an England batsman
- Put on a 121-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow
- Played some elegant strokes all around the wicket
- Showed great patience and discipline
Key points:
- England posted a score of 358-7
- Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley both made 40+ runs
- Kasun Rajitha took 3 wickets for Sri Lanka
Overall, it was a good day for England. They have a strong first-innings score and will be looking to bowl Sri Lanka out cheaply on the second day.
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