England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Highlights: England Avoid Scare As Joe Root, Jamie Smith Help Down Sri Lanka

England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights: Joe Root’s gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday. Set 205 to win, England were faltering at 56-2 when star batsman Root came in shortly before tea on the fourth day. Root and shared crucial stands with Harry Brook (32) and Jamie Smith (39), helping England go 1-0 up by avoiding a score in Manchester. Smith was named ‘Man of the match‘ for his 113 in the first innings and a crucial cameo in the second. (score-sri-lanka-in-england-3-test-series-2024-1st-test-ensl08212024229014″ target=”_blank”>Scorecard)