Joe Root battled to a 64th Test half-century to secure England a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford.
Joe Root showed his brilliance to battle to a 64th Test half-century to secure England a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford. There had been only three successful fourth innings run-chases of more than 150 across 35 such Tests in Manchester but Root combined with Harry Brook , Jamie Smith , and Chris Woakes to make sure there was a fourth, chasing down the 205 target set by Sri Lanka.
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