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Vass keeps the pressure on England

Chaminda Vass claimed three crucial wickets

The second Test is finely balanced with Sri Lanka needing only six wickets to win the three-match series. The Sri Lankans posted a score of 250. England's reply ended with the loss of four wickets.

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England prosper amid controversy

Jayasuriya was victim of a controversial decision

The second Test descended into mayhem as controversial decisions overshadowed an intriguing battle. The tourists had claimed six second innings wickets by the end of the third day, Sri Lanka have a lead of eight runs.

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Captain Hussain leads by example

Nasser Hussain celebrates his century

A superb century by captain Nasser Hussain helps England into a strong position as they chase Sri Lanka's first innings total of 297. But by close of play on the second day in Kandy, Sri Lanka's bowlers recover their form to leave the visitors on 249-5.

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England's bowlers sting Sri Lanka

Darren Gough's bowling is too good for Marvan Atapattu

England put the trials and tribulations of Galle behind them as they swept away the Sri Lankan tail in Kandy. The strike force of Darren Gough and Andrew Caddick ended with four wickets apiece as the home side were dismissed for 297.