Sri Lanka Vs England: Sri Lanka Fields First Against England

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and chose to field against England in the third Test at the stadium on Friday. The decision was influenced by the dark weather conditions in South London, where overcast skies and a green-tinged pitch, freshened by early morning rain, posed a challenge for the batsmen. This scenario set the stage for a potentially tricky day for the batting side.

Sri Lanka also made strategic adjustments. Kusal Mendis was brought back into the top order after Nishan Madushka was dropped, aiming to strengthen their batting lineup. Additionally, left-arm paceman Asitha Fernando was recalled, replacing left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. This change reflected Sri Lanka’s decision to go with a four-man seam attack, possibly to take advantage of the pitch and weather conditions that favored pace over spin.