Taylor and Bairstow impress in drawn match
James Taylor pushed his claims for a place in next week's third Test squad by making 98 in the drawn match with Sri Lanka A at Scarborough
02/08Result
Only unofficial Test, Sri Lanka A tour of England at Scarborough, Aug 2-5 2011
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![England Lions]( "England Lions")
299 & 415/5d -
![Sri Lanka A]( "Sri Lanka A")
389 & 127/0 (28 ov)
02/08Result
Only unofficial Test, Sri Lanka A tour of England at Scarborough, Aug 2-5 2011
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![England Lions]( "England Lions")
299 & 415/5d -
![Sri Lanka A]( "Sri Lanka A")
389 & 127/0 (28 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Root helps Lions move into lead
A 98-run opening stand and a composed half-century from England Lions opener Joe Root put the hosts 92 runs ahead at stumps on the third day in Scarborough
Day 2
Silva sparkles before quicks strike back
As the senior England side did against India, the Lions fought back when a match appeared to be drifting away from them against Sri Lanka A at Scarborough
Day 1
Taylor hits 76 to keep selectors on notice
England Lions were bowled out for 299 on the first day of four against Sri Lanka A at Scarborough