ENG vs SL Live Score

9:01 AM IST Sri Lanka responded brilliantly on Day 2 after a rather disappointing start on the first day. The bowlers came out with renewed energy and executed their plans with much greater precision. They managed to bowl out the hosts in the first session itself. It was a commendable effort to restrict England to under 350, especially when at one stage, it looked like they might be chasing a total well over 400.

9:00 AM IST Hello and welcome, everyone! We're entering Day 3 of this third Test between England and Sri Lanka, though we’ve yet to witness a full day's play, largely due to bad light. Day 3 is often referred to as the 'Moving Day,' and whichever team can adapt better could gain a crucial advantage in this match. While the weather has slightly improved, it’s still overcast, and to make up for the lost time over the first two days, a total of 98 overs are scheduled for today. Play is set to continue until 5:30 PM GMT, with an extra half hour if needed. However, much of this will depend on whether the weather and light hold up.

9:00 AM IST ... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...

5:12 PM IST Right then, that is it from Day 2. Sri Lanka, in what could have been a dire situation have turned it into a competitive one with a solid counterpunch. But the challenging part for them is to negotiate the early hour of play coming into Day 3. With the pitch's further wear and tear, the 'Moving Day' will be very crucial from both teams' perspectives. England's aim would be to take advantage of an early morning swing and snag early wickets and prevent the opposition from taking the lead. With that said, the first ball of Day 3 will be bowled on Sunday, 8th September at 10 am GMT. Till then, cheers!

5:12 PM IST So, who takes the honors for day two? It's a close call, but Sri Lanka might have a slight edge - not in the match wholly though as they still trail by 114 runs. England certainly had their moments, bowling well and taking five quick wickets at one point. However, the islanders managed to bundle out the hosts in the morning session and then showed impressive resilience to see out the day with the bat.

5:12 PM IST They had a bit of help from the pitch too, with the rough patches at both ends giving them something to aim at. Bashir nearly struck gold by playing a bit of cat and mouse with de Silva. He kept probing away, testing DDS's patience. Just when Bashir thought he'd struck, Hull went and put down a sitter. As overs progressed, the two Sri Lankans got more accommodated to the conditions and were cruising together nicely. Both effectively notched up their respective fifties and also constructed a solid 118-run partnership before bad light stopped play. England might be thinking that they could have exploited the conditions better given the wear and tear of the pitch.

5:11 PM IST In dire need of runs with half of the side in the dressing room, the skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and the southpaw Kamindu Mendis formed a resilient partnership for the 6th wicket. By the time the umpires called for Tea, de Silva and Mendis had not only steadied the innings but given their side a glimmer of hope. Cut to the final session,  the light had gone a bit dodgy - not exactly ideal for the quicks to be steaming in. So, England had to switch things up and give spin a whirl for the first time. Bashir and Lawrence were given the nod and started in tandem. Root too, joined them and rolled his arm sooner.

5:10 PM IST The second session began with the Sri Lankan openers negotiating the English pace attack. They were motoring along well but a miscommunication in the middle saw Karunaratne cost dearly. But despite an early couple of blows, Sri Lanka played with freedom for the first hour or so, likewise their counterparts. Nissanka was the star of the show for the islanders, scoring at a rate that would've made T20 batters proud. The only problem was, he kept running out of partners. In the end, his own aggression proved his undoing. Once Nissanka fell, it was like someone had pulled the plug. The English pacers suddenly found their mojo, hitting those perfect troubling lengths.

5:09 PM IST Credit where it's due, The Sri Lankan attack, sharper than yesterday, had to grind for that first breakthrough. Cricket being cricket, there were a few near misses, some umpire's calls, and even a dropped catch to keep things interesting. But once Brook fell, the floodgates opened. England's batting order crumbled like a house of cards - six wickets tumbled for a paltry 35 runs in just about 10 overs. The Sri Lankan pacers did an excellent job and probed the opposition batters on tight lines and lengths constantly. Apart from Pope, who also mounted the quickest 150 at The Oval, the rest of the lineup looked rusty and uncomfortable.

5:08 PM IST Well, since we won't have any further play, let's recap what happened on Day 2. It kicked off under the same moody skies over London. The Sri Lankan bowlers decided to mix things up, pitching it up a bit more to get the ball swinging - a change from yesterday's good length fest. The ball was dancing around, kissing edges and giving the English batters a proper workout initially. Pope and Brook weren't about to roll over, though. They tried to knock the Sri Lankan bowlers off their rhythm and negate the movement. Brook, bless him, looked a bit rusty and impatient, all eager to get going but not quite finding his groove and perished sooner.

5:06 PM IST UPDATE - 5.05 pm GMT - Well, folks! This was bound to happen. With lights clearly not expected to get any better coupled with dark skies, Stumps have been officially called on Day 2.