Cook and Pietersen take England to 260-3 at lunch

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Cook and Pietersen take England to 260-3 at lunch

Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen took England to a commanding 260-3 at lunch Tuesday, giving the home side a chance of setting Sri Lanka a challenging total.

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Published: Tue 7 Jun 2011, 6:15 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 7:26 AM

England added 111 runs as Cook reached 87 not out, just short of an 18th test century. Pietersen moved comfortably to 72, his highest score since a double hundred in Adelaide in December, before he was bowled by left-arm spinner Rangana Herath.

With 72 overs remaining at Lord’s, England has time and wickets in hand to add to its 267-run lead and emulate its approach to the first test by putting pressure on the tourists with a declaration.

England declared with 50 overs left in Cardiff and bowled out Sri Lanka for 82 to win by an innings and 14 runs.


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