Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

Dilruwan Perera struck in his very first over of the day as England lost their nightwatchman Jack Leach cheaply.

Rory Burns' impressive maiden fifty helped England wipe off the 46-run deficit quickly in the morning session.

Joe Root helped arrest the slide as England lost quick wickets just before Tea.

Jos Buttler chipped in a quick 34 to England's second innings total.

Root and Foakes put on 82 runs for the seventh wicket partnership to further add to Sri Lanka's frustration.

Root's 124 took England's lead past 250. At stumps on Day 3, England were 278 ahead with one wicket still in hand.

Akila Dananjaya registered his best Test figures - 6 for 106.

Ben Foakes completed his fifty with a mighty six just before the players were forced off the field due to bad light.