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Sri Lanka v England: Dom Bess takes 5-30 as tourists dominate in Galle – BBC Sport
Dom Bess takes 5-30 as a dreadful Sri Lanka batting display leaves England in control after day one of the first Test at Galle.
Dom Bess’ (centre) previous five-wicket haul came against South Africa in Port Elizabeth in January 2020
| First Test, Galle (day one) |
| Sri Lanka 135: Bess 5-30, Broad 3-20 |
| England 127-2: Root 66*, Bairstow 47* |
| England trail by 8 runs |
| Scorecard |
Spinner Dom Bess took 5-30 as a woeful Sri Lanka batting display left England in control after the opening day of the first Test in Galle.
The hosts were bowled out for 135 in only 46.1 overs despite winning the toss on a pitch that offered only a little spin.
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