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Live Reporting

by Mike Peter & Ffion Wynne

  1. Eng 287-6

    Short again, pulled for four again by Joe Root.

    The run-rate is creeping up at the same time Sri Lanka's body language drops. There are some tired bowlers out there.

    They're not used to back-to-back Tests and that's why it's even more incredible that they chose to bowl first. Another day of rest (if they could've batted the day) would have been gratefully received by the seamers.

  2. Eng 283-6

    Sri Lanka have got to work very hard in this last hour or so, to drag things back.

    They have bowled very well considering how batting-friendly the pitch has been but they're in danger of wasting that positivity.

  3. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    Kamindu Mendis hasn't done well. He needs to sort his length, too easy for Joe Root, he's going to put those away all day.

  4. Eng 282-6

    Part-time spinner, same result.

    Too short, and punished for four by Root. Wouldn't be bowling there to a bloke who's on 128!

  5. Eng 278-6

    Just one from Asitha Fernando's over, and that takes us to drinks.

    A good passage of play for England, with Joe Root making his way past 100 and Gus Atkinson playing a very useful hand with his 31* from 37 balls.

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    Daniel Owens: We really are witnessing greatness every time Joe Root comes into bat. Exceptional player, outstanding talent and many more records left to be broken!

  7. Eng 277-6

    Joe Root just keeps doing what Joe Root does best.

    Reverse sweep, four off Kamindu Mendis' part-time spin.

    Easy.

  8. Isa Guha
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Gus has got a smile on his face, which you don't see often. He enjoyed that one.

  9. Eng 264-6

    Root 116, Atkinson 29

    It hasn't been a great hour for Sri Lanka.

    Too full again, and Gus Atkinson drills it for four with a cover drive that Root himself would admire.

    The partnership is now worth 48.

  10. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    It looks like he's enjoying himself after the 12 dot balls on 99. Now he's looking to unfurl some beautiful cover drives.

  11. Eng 258-6

    Lovely way to end the over.

    Joe Root adds four more to his total with a glorious drive through the covers.

    He's kicking on now.

  12. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    From a young age, Joe has absolutely adored cricket. His enthusiasm and his love for batting is amazing.

  13. Eng 253-6

    The man of the moment.

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    How far is Root away from being in everyone’s all-time Test XI and entering into the GOAT debate? I’d argue if he averaged over 50 until the next Ashes and proceeded to have a Cook 2010-11 type tour then he’d surely be there.

    Harry, in Bristol

  15. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    This partnership has taken the momentum back for England.

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    Eng 247-6

    Shot.

    Down the ground for six more as Gus Atkinson continues to attack.

  17. Most Test centuries

    1. Sachin Tendulkar (Ind) - 51

    2. Jacques Kallis (SA/ICC) - 45

    3. Ricky Ponting (Aus) - 41

    4. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) - 38

    5. Rahul Dravid (Ind/ICC) - 36

    =6. Younis Khan (Pak), Sunil Gavaskar (Ind), Brian Lara (WI), Mahela Jayawardene (SL) - 34

    =10. Alastair Cook (Eng), Joe Root (Eng) - 33

  18. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    I've been watching his movements all summer. There was a time in India, especially when Bumrah bowled, where he lost his movement. Against spin, he's always been a genius but this summer his movement against the seamers has been spot on, like poetry.

  19. Eng 238-6

    Sri Lanka did get rid of Chris Woakes early in the session but they need to get these last four wickets sharpish, if they are to justify the decision to bowl first today.

    Gus Atkinson has made a positive start, slashing four more through the covers with way too much width on offer.

  20. Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket writer at Lord's

    Not being smug or anything, but I did call a Joe Root hundred on the TMS podcast yesterday. I also said I won't be lucky enough to get tickets for Oasis...