Leeds: Australia-born opener Sam Robson scored his maiden Test century before Sri Lanka checked England's progress on the second day of the second Test at Headingley here today.


England's Sam Robson celebrates scoring his maidan century (100 runs) on the second day of the second Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds. Pic/AFP

England were 320 for six in reply to Sri Lanka's 257, a lead of 63 runs, at stumps after Robson had made 127 in only his second Test.

But with England on the verge of taking command, Sri Lanka fought back with three wickets late in the day. And both Matt Prior (3 not out and Chris Jordan (4 not out) were dropped before the close.

England resumed Saturday on 36 without loss after bowling out Sri Lanka on Friday, with Yorkshire fast bowler Liam Plunkett taking Test-best figures of five for 64 and Stuart Broad a hat-trick.