Mathews ton lifts Sri Lanka on day one
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Angelo Mathews scored a patient unbeaten century on Friday to dig Sri Lanka out of some early peril and lead his side to 229 for four on the opening day of the second and final Test against England.
The home side won the toss and elected to bat at Galle International Stadium, but a double strike from seamer James Anderson with the new ball had them teetering at seven for two.
Mathews then came to the crease and settled the innings with his 11th Test century and first at Sri Lanka’s most iconic venue.
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He will resume on the second morning on 107 not out, compiled from 228 balls with 11 fours, and will be joined at the wicket by Niroshan Dickwella on 19.
Anderson produced the early breakthrough for England having replaced Stuart Broad in a rotation of the seam attack, the only change from their seven-wicket win in the first Test.
