England vs Sri Lanka Result – 3rd Test

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3rd Test • Sri Lanka tour of England

ENG

325/10 & 156/10 (34)

SL

263/10 & 219/2 (40.3)

Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets

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40.3

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Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Four

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Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, no run

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Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

End of over 40 (6 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 123 (122)

Angelo Mathews 31 (60)

SL 214/2

Josh Hull 6-0-38-0

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Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, no run

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Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, Four

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Josh Hull to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

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Josh Hull to Angelo Mathews, no run

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Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

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Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, no run

End of over 39 (6 runs)

Angelo Mathews 30 (58)

Pathum Nissanka 118 (118)

SL 208/2

Shoaib Bashir 3-0-23-0

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Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Four

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Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

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Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

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Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, no run

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Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, no run

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Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, no run

End of over 38 (10 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 117 (117)

Angelo Mathews 25 (53)

SL 202/2

Olly Stone 8-0-45-0

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Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, Six

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Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, no run

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Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

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Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

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Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

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Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

End of over 37 (2 runs)

Angelo Mathews 23 (51)

Pathum Nissanka 109 (113)

SL 192/2

Gus Atkinson 11-1-44-1

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Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, no run

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Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, no run

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Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, no run

Match Summary

England and Sri Lanka met in 3rd Test of Sri Lanka tour of England, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 40.3: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Four | 39.5: Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, Four | 38.6: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

40.3: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Four
39.5: Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, Four
38.6: Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Four
37.6: Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 40.3: Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

40.3 4 Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, Four

40.2 0 Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, no run

40.1 1 Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

End of over 40 (6 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 123 (122)

Angelo Mathews 31 (60)

SL 214/2

Josh Hull 6-0-38-0

39.6 0 Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, no run

39.5 4 Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, Four

39.4 1 Josh Hull to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

39.3 0 Josh Hull to Angelo Mathews, no run

39.2 1 Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

39.1 0 Josh Hull to Pathum Nissanka, no run

End of over 39 (6 runs)

Angelo Mathews 30 (58)

Pathum Nissanka 118 (118)

SL 208/2

Shoaib Bashir 3-0-23-0

38.6 4 Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, Four

38.5 1 Shoaib Bashir to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

38.4 1 Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

38.3 0 Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, no run

38.2 0 Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, no run

38.1 0 Shoaib Bashir to Angelo Mathews, no run

End of over 38 (10 runs)

Pathum Nissanka 117 (117)

Angelo Mathews 25 (53)

SL 202/2

Olly Stone 8-0-45-0

37.6 6 Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, Six

37.5 0 Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, no run

37.4 1 Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

37.3 1 Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

37.2 1 Olly Stone to Angelo Mathews, 1 run

37.1 1 Olly Stone to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run

End of over 37 (2 runs)

Angelo Mathews 23 (51)

Pathum Nissanka 109 (113)

SL 192/2

Gus Atkinson 11-1-44-1

36.6 0 Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, no run

36.5 0 Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, no run

36.4 0 Gus Atkinson to Angelo Mathews, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test match?
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets.

What is the England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test?
England vs Sri Lanka is the 3rd Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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