Sri Lanka claims its first Test win in England for a decade with opener Pathum Nissanka's century leading to a comfortable eight-wicket win at The Oval.
Sri Lanka has defeated England by eight wickets at The Oval , claiming its first Test win on English soil for 10 years. Sri Lanka has completed a rare Test victory in England as it reached its target of 219 with untroubled ease on the fourth day at The Oval , with Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 127 leading it to a consolation win in a 2-1 series defeat.
"It is not comfortable. There was hard work put in by the bowlers and batters. We were there in every match — had positive points. The boys wanted to win in the end. Opener Nissanka, who had hammered a quick 53 not out on day three to set up the chase, was initially more controlled in his approach, but kept the scoreboard ticking and reached his second test century off 107 balls.
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