Summary

  • Day four, second Test, Lord's

  • England dismiss Sri Lanka for 292 to win by 190 runs and take unassailable 2-0 series lead

  • Karunaratne, Chandimal and Dhananjaya show resistance with fifties

  • Atkinson claims five-wicket haul to go with first-innings century

  • Watch highlights on Today at the Test from 19:00 BST on BBC Two and iPlayer

  • Third and final Test at The Oval starts on Friday, 6 September

Live Reporting

by Tom Mallows & Ffion Wynne

  1. Russel Arnold
    Ex-Sri Lanka all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    They've made a start, got a platform, now it's time to kick on. There is no better situation.

    There is a bit of spin but these two are used to that. The pitch, otherwise, is playing very well and it's a sunny day.

  2. Here is how Dimuth Karunaratne reached his battling half-century a few moments ago.

  3. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    Stubborn resistance from this pair, who form an important partnership for Sri Lanka with all their experience.

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

    Hello, hello!

    Turn and bounce.

  5. SL 100-3

    Encouragement for Shoaib Bashir, who is getting some turn and bounce outside Dimuth Karunaratne's off stump.

    Karunaratne stares moodily at the surface, as if it said something to offend him.

  6. SL 98-3

    Matthew Potts races through a maiden, with Angelo Mathews looking very comfortable.

    Sri Lanka's top order has struggled so far this series but they are showing a bit of sturdy resistance now, even if it is likely to be in a losing cause.

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    I came to the Lord’s Test on Thursday. It was busy but not full and just enough for a good atmosphere. With travel to London and pretty much the cheapest ticket, it was still £300 for the day. I bought my own food as food prices in the ground are astronomical. Realistically, it’s just a treat day but not something I could do regularly. I think this differs to other sports where regularity of attendance is promoted much more. The ground today looks far off 50% full; if they dropped ticket prices by 50% and had a full audience then the ticket revenue would be the same, they would sell more food and drink, and the atmosphere would be hugely improved. This would draw in great TV audiences and make it more valuable for TV rights. Consolidate to grow.

    Matthew, Dorset

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

    Look at the size of Shoaib Bashir's hands. His fingers wrap around the ball like talons.

  9. SL 98-3

    Shoaib Bashir is bowling around the wicket to Dimuth Karunaratne as he aims for those footmarks outside his off stump.

    There is nothing to scare Karunaratne this over though.

  10. Dimuth Karunaratne has had a couple of escapes today, including this near run out having just reached 50.

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    Cutting ticket prices will make more money if it helps fill the ground. Those additional people will likely buy food, drink and souvenirs, further increasing the revenue. Current policy is senseless.

    Keith, Staffordshire

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

    My word, it's another one! He's had a couple of brainfades now.

  13. SL 97-3

    Target 483

    For those who have made it to Lord's today it is turning into a glorious late summer's afternoon.

    Dimuth Karunaratne is slow to set off as Angelo Mathews calls for a single, but Chris Woakes' throw narrowly misses the stumps.

    Direct hit and Karunaratne (again) would have been a bit of bother. Nice to see a bit of intent from Sri Lanka though.

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    Stephan is correct. For far too long now ticket prices for Test matches in England have been prohibitively high, let alone the ludicrous ballot system to be able to apply before tickets. It’s all corporate driven, the true supporter and younger fans are the victims of profiteering.

    Marten, Kent

  15. Dimuth Karunaratne started a bit slowly this morning but now looks well set. With the sun out and the pitch still looking good for batting, he will be eyeing a few more runs.

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

    This will be a good Test for Shoaib Bashir because Angelo Mathews won't mind a bit of off-spin.

  17. SL 95-3

    That is a lovely wristy, whippy drive from Angelo Mathews, who sends the ball down the ground for four.

    Sri Lanka reach the first drinks break in a decent position. The win still looks very unlikely but they are showing no signs of folding so far.

  18. Time for a bit of spin for the first time today as Shoaib Bashir is chucked the ball.

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

    That was close. You do not want to run yourself out straight after reaching fifty!

  20. Not out

    Dimuth Karunaratne survives - just.

    That would have been a shame having just reached his half-century.