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Sri Lanka v England 1st Test: Jack Leach puts England on the verge of hard-fought win

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England face a nervy final day chase to complete the first Test victory over Sri Lanka they have been made to work hard for.

A Garry Sobersesque six sixes in an over would do it with 36 more needed to overhaul their delicious target of 74. But on a pitch testing their timing, technique, and ticker, those runs will be anything but easy for Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence to come by.

The duo managed to see England to 38-3 at the close with their skipper and talisman Joe Root needlessly run out for just one thanks to a poor call by Bairstow.

The two Yorkshiremen will be the best of friends again tomorrow though if Bairstow drops anchor and sees the side home from their position of strength.

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