Rain has final say as Sri Lanka carry fight

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Jun 13, 2016, 4:36 PM

Persistent rain caused the morning session at Lord's to be washed outGetty Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentSri Lanka tour of England and IrelandSeason 2016

Venue

Lord's, London

London

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

Match drawn

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of Rain has final say as Sri Lanka carry fight covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:ENG 416 & 233/7d vs SL 288 & 78/1 — Match drawn
Tournament Context:Part of Sri Lanka tour of England and Ireland 2016. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Phil Neale, England's operations manager, rang the five-minute bell at 1.15pmGetty Images

The weather was never less than menacing during a curtailed first sessionGetty Images

James Anderson struck the opening blow by removing Kaushal Silva lbwGetty Images

After a series of outswingers, he padded up to a big indipperGetty Images

It was the first time in ten Test innings in England that Silva hadn't been caught behindGetty Images

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