ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: England in Control as Bad Light Interrupts Play

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– Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl under overcast conditions at the Kennington Oval. – Playing XI highlights: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in strong form for England.

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– England's Ben Duckett reaches his fifty off 48 balls. – Sri Lankan bowlers struggled with consistency in overcast, bowler-friendly conditions.

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Daniel Lawrence fell early, caught by Nissanka off Lahiru Kumara for 5 runs, leaving England at 45/1.

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Play was halted by bad light and drizzle before the lunch break, providing much-needed respite for Sri Lanka.

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– England at 76/1 in 15 overs. – Duckett on 51 (48), Pope steady on 14 (21).

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Vishwa Fernando and Milan Rathnayake failed to capitalize on conditions, allowing England to score freely.

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Ollie Pope's remarkable record at The Oval: Averaging 80.64 in first-class cricket at the venue.

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With poor weather and Sri Lanka under pressure, they’ll need a tactical reset after lunch.

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England’s strong batting, led by Duckett, set a solid foundation for a big score.

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Meet the Girl Who Potrayed Stree in Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2

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– Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl under overcast conditions at the Kennington Oval. – Playing XI highlights: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in strong form for England.

Toss and Team News

– England's Ben Duckett reaches his fifty off 48 balls. – Sri Lankan bowlers struggled with consistency in overcast, bowler-friendly conditions.

Strong Start for England

Daniel Lawrence fell early, caught by Nissanka off Lahiru Kumara for 5 runs, leaving England at 45/1.

Lawrence Dismissal

Play was halted by bad light and drizzle before the lunch break, providing much-needed respite for Sri Lanka.

Rain and Bad Light

– England at 76/1 in 15 overs. – Duckett on 51 (48), Pope steady on 14 (21).

Score Update

Vishwa Fernando and Milan Rathnayake failed to capitalize on conditions, allowing England to score freely.

Sri Lankan Bowling Struggle

Ollie Pope's remarkable record at The Oval: Averaging 80.64 in first-class cricket at the venue.

Key Stat

With poor weather and Sri Lanka under pressure, they’ll need a tactical reset after lunch.

What’s Next?

England’s strong batting, led by Duckett, set a solid foundation for a big score.

Summary

Meet the Girl Who Potrayed Stree in Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2

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