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England are facing a first home series defeat by Sri Lanka after a dismal fourth day of the second Test.

 

England v Sri Lanka: 2nd Investec Test - Day FourChasing 350 to win, the hosts’ top order was destroyed by Dhammika Prasad’s 4-15 as they slipped to 57-5, including captain Alastair Cook for 16.

Sri Lanka earlier amassed 457 at Headingley, led by a masterful 160 from captain Angelo Mathews, who was supported by Rangana Herath’s 48.

They added 149 for the eighth wicket, Mahela Jayawardene having made 79.

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By Stephan Shemilt
Source: BBC