Dimuth Karunaratne Becomes Sri Lanka's Fourth Highest Test Scorer

Dimuth Karunaratne, the Sri Lankan opener, achieved a notable milestone by surpassing Sanath Jayasuriya to become the fourth highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in Test cricket during the second Test against England. He scored 55 runs off 129 balls before being dismissed by Olly Stone, contributing to Sri Lanka's total of 136-4 while chasing an improbable target of 483. This innings brought Karunaratne’s Test run tally to 6,990 runs, highlighting his resilience and consistency over the years. Former England captain Michael Vaughan commented on Karunaratne's performance, suggesting he adopt a more aggressive approach to counter pressure situations. Sri Lanka, however, struggled against England's bowling attack, which had earlier set a significant lead with Joe Root achieving his 34th Test century. The match remains critical as Sri Lanka aims to avoid a series defeat, relying on their experienced players to deliver under pressure.