Chris Tremlett led England to a sensational victory as they defied the elements to beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 14 runs in the first Test at Sophia Gardens yesterday
Chris Tremlett led England to a sensational victory as they defied the elements to beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 14 runs in the first Test at Sophia Gardens yesterday.
Sri Lanka were skittled out for just 82 in their second innings, with fast bowler Tremlett taking the first three wickets to fall on his way to a return of four for 40 in 10 overs on the final day.
Off-spinner Graeme Swann followed up with four wickets for 16 runs in seven overs as Sri Lanka's dramatic collapse continued.
England pacer Chris Tremlett celebrates Sri Lankan Mahela
Jayawardene's wicket. pic/afp
Stuart Broad finished off the match with two wickets in three balls ufffd the tourists' second innings ending in the 25th over in under two dramatic hours.
England's victory in their first Test since a 3-1 Ashes triumph on Australia was achieved despite rain, which fell throughout this match, washing out nearly a whole day's play.
And the win was achieved despite England being without James Anderson, who was ruled out from bowling in the remainder of this match on Saturday with a side strain.
Tremlett struck sixth ball to have Tharanga Paranavitana well caught low down at first slip by England captain Andrew Strauss.
The 6ft 7in Surrey paceman then caught and bowled Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan.
The experienced duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene hung around until tea, but fell shortly afterwards.
Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 400 & 82 (24.4 ov); England 496/5d
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