1 of 6
Opener Vikram Solanki's bad run of form continues as he is dismissed for another duck

2 of 6
Andrew Strauss comes in at number three and builds a strong partnership with Chris Read

3 of 6
Uncapped Middlesex batsman Strauss plays some magnificent strokes on his way to a classy half-century

4 of 6
After Rikki Clarke is dismissed for a duck, Ian Blackwell comes in and plays in his customary aggressive style

5 of 6
All-rounder Blackwell powers his way to 63 off just 52 balls hitting four fours and three sixes

6 of 6
Strauss' brilliant knock of 83 sets Sri Lanka a target of 238 and they reach 76-1 before rain causes play to be abandoned