Best performances - Batsmen
JE Root
124(146) 10x4 - 2x6
Control %84%
- Productive Shot
- sweep shot
- 36 runs
- 3x4 - 0x6
AD Mathews
88(137) 6x4 - 0x6
Control %86%
- Productive Shot
- flick
- 24 runs
- 1x4 - 0x6
14/11Result
2nd Test, England tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Nov 14-18 2018
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![England]( "England")
290 & 346 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
336 & 243 (74 ov)
Player of the Match
14/11Result
2nd Test, England tour of Sri Lanka at Kandy, Nov 14-18 2018
-
![England]( "England")
290 & 346 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
336 & 243 (74 ov)
Player of the Match
Best performances - Bowlers
Partnerships
- ENG - 1st
- SL - 1st
- ENG - 2nd
- SL - 2nd
England - 1st - Innings
Sri Lanka - 1st - Innings
England - 2nd - Innings
Sri Lanka - 2nd - Innings
Match Coverage
All Match NewsScent of victory leaves Trevor Bayliss' England stock higher than ever
He will not be contemplating staying on beyond next year but, despite occasional criticisms of his methods, Trevor Bayliss has once again created a winning environment for the Test team
From Taunton's turners to Keaton's blinders: Six key takeaways from England's series win
In the wake of England's series win in Sri Lanka, ESPNcricinfo takes a closer look at six aspects of a memorable match-up
Jennings and Burns have done enough - for now
They look good enough to go to the Caribbean, but will they last as long as the Ashes?
Jack Leach provides vital control as England's one-day freedom comes to the fore
England learn from success of white-ball side, as flexibility gives spinners the space to shine
England reap rewards of brave selection policy - Trevor Bayliss
Big calls vindicated after England secure second series win in Sri Lanka in five attempts since 2000-01
