Joe Root's Record-Equalling Century Puts England on Top Against Sri Lanka

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-30T13:57:43.500003+05:30

- Joe Root's 33rd century ensured England capitalized on batting first in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. - Root's dismissal was a bonus for Sri Lanka, but England's total feels around par. - This century, Root's sixth at Lord's, took him past Sir Alastair Cook as England's highest run-scorer in home Tests. - Root and Gus Atkinson's seventh-wicket partnership of 92 helped England reach 7-358 by the close of day one. - Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first, initially keeping Jamie Smith quiet before he and Root accelerated.

Joe Root's 33rd century ensured England capitalized on batting first in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.
Root's dismissal was a bonus for Sri Lanka, but England's total feels around par.
This century, Root's sixth at Lord's, took him past Sir Alastair Cook as England's highest run-scorer in home Tests.
Root and Gus Atkinson's seventh-wicket partnership of 92 helped England reach 7-358 by the close of day one.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first, initially keeping Jamie Smith quiet before he and Root accelerated.