In the 42nd over, Sri Lanka is maintaining a steady pace, with Mathews and Kamindu Mendis scoring singles. A humorous anecdote is shared by Kim Thonger comparing Woakes’ home and away form to their own cricket experiences. An unexpected drinks break occurs due to a ball change request, highlighting the attention to detail in the game.
The 41st over sees Mathews and Kamindu Mendis facing balls that keep low, with Mathews surviving an inside edge. The discussion revolves around the review process and potential no-balls being called against the bowler.
In the 40th over, Kamindu Mendis nearly gets stumped but manages to survive and score boundaries. A reader questions the frequency of no-balls called on keepers, sparking an interesting discussion on the topic.
Sri Lanka progresses in the 38th over with Kamindu hitting a pulled four. A reader raises a question about no-balls called on keepers, highlighting the importance of that aspect in the game.
In the 36th over, Mathews and Kamindu continue to build their partnership as Wood faces Mathews with short-pitched deliveries. The conversation shifts towards discussing players’ performance differences at home and away matches.
Overall, the match between England and Sri Lanka progresses with notable moments and discussions around player performances and game techniques as Sri Lanka leads by 5 runs.
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