Sri Lanka Defeats England for First Test Win in 10 Years

Pathum Nissanka's outstanding unbeaten century of 127 runs led Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over England in the third Test at The Oval, marking their first Test win in England since 2014. Chasing a target of 219, Sri Lanka reached the total with two wickets down, ending a streak of seven consecutive defeats to England in Tests. Nissanka's performance not only secured the match but also positioned him as the top run-scorer in international cricket for the year with 1,135 runs. Despite the loss, England won the three-match series 2-1 and missed the chance for a clean sweep at home. Sri Lanka's captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, expressed immense pride in the victory, highlighting the significance of their achievement in English conditions. Nissanka's century places him among elite company, joining legends like Don Bradman and Graeme Smith as one of only seven players to score centuries in successful run-chases in England.