England took 1-0 lead in the 3 match test series here at Galle International Stadium. They defeated Sri Lanka by 211 runs. Sri Lanka were set a target of 462. They only managed to post 250 as they got all out within four days. A valiant effort from Angelo Mathews could not save the hosts. He top scored with 53.
Moeen Ali picked up 8 wickets in the match and was arguably the star in the English bowling line up. He took 4 wickets conceding 71 runs during the second innings of Sri Lanka.
The second match is scheduled in Kandy and the final match is in Colombo.
