Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka beat England in third cricket Test match

The visitors romp to an eight-wicket win on the fourth day of the third Test at The Oval but lose the series 2-1.

Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to a commanding eight-wicket win in the third Test match against England, ending a decade-long wait.

Sri Lanka, set a target of 219, reached that total for the loss of two wickets before lunch on the fourth day at The Oval on Monday.

Nissanka was 127 not out and Angelo Mathews 32 not out in an unbroken stand of 111.

Victory gave Sri Lanka just a fourth Test win in England and first since a 100-run success at Headingley in 2014.

England took this three-match series 2-1 after wins at Old Trafford and Lord’s, but the defeat meant that England failed to achieve a first home campaign clean sweep since 2004.

What a fantastic victory to end the series! Sri Lanka beat England by 8 wickets in the 3rd Test.

Congratulations to the team on a brilliant performance!