Angelo Mathews’s stubborn century took Sri Lanka to 229-4 on Day One of the second Test against England on Friday after early strikes by James Anderson made the home side look vulnerable.

Mathews was at the crease on 107 with Niroshan Dickwella on 19 at the close here as Sri Lanka, who lost the first Test by seven wickets, tried to make best use of a good batting pitch after winning the toss.