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Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and chose to field against England in the third Test at the stadium on Friday. The decision was influenced by the dark weather conditions in South London, where overcast skies and a green-tinged pitch, freshened by early morning rain, posed a challenge for the batsmen. This scenario set the stage for a potentially tricky day for the batting side.
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Both teams made notable changes from the second Test at Lord's, where England had secured a convincing 190-run victory over Sri Lanka. This win marked England’s seventh ongoing victory against the island nation, giving them an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
England introduced a fresh face to their lineup, giving a launch to 20-year-old left-arm fast bowler Josh Hull. Standing at an imposing 6 feet 7 inches, Hull was brought into the team despite having only 16 wickets in 10 first-class matches. However, his inclusion was justified by his impressive performance for the England Lions, where he took five wickets against Sri Lanka in their alone warm-up match last month.
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Sri Lanka also made strategic adjustments. Kusal Mendis was brought back into the top order after Nishan Madushka was dropped, aiming to strengthen their batting lineup. Additionally, left-arm paceman Asitha Fernando was recalled, replacing left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. This change reflected Sri Lanka’s decision to go with a four-man seam attack, possibly to take advantage of the pitch and weather conditions that favored pace over spin.
The third Test at the Oval was crucial for Sri Lanka, as they aimed to avoid a clean sweep in the series. With England in strong form, having won the first two matches convincingly, the pressure was on Sri Lanka to perform and regain some ground. The early decision to field and the strategic team changes were part of Sri Lanka’s plan to counter England’s dominance and possibly turn the tide in their favor.
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The match promised to be an intense contest, with both teams eager to prove their mettle in challenging conditions. Fans and cricket enthusiasts were keenly watching to see how the strategies would play out on the field.
