Dilshan century leads strong Sri Lankan response

Jun 04, 2011

Matt Prior clips to leg during his century on the second morning...•PA Photos

Stuart Broad played aggressively during his 54•Getty Images

...and was eventually bowled for 126•Getty Images

Tharanga Paranavitana drives square on the off side•Getty Images

Dilshan was also in pain when a rising ball from Chris Tremlett jammed against his thumb•AFP

Steven Finn, though, broke the 207-run opening partnership, getting Paranavitana to edge to slip. Sri Lanka were 231 for 1 at stumps•Getty Images

...and celebrates reaching his second Lord's hundred•PA Photos

Chanaka Welegedara trapped Stuart Broad lbw•Getty Images

Tillakaratne Dilshan launched Sri Lanka's innings with a flurry of boundaries•Getty Images

Ian Bell was struck a painful blow on the lower back while fielding at short leg•Getty Images

There were injuries in the crowd too, as an MCC member required some assistance after being hit by a six struck by Dilshan•Getty Images

Matt Prior watches another edge fly through the slips...•PA Photos

Alastair Cook dropped a sitter from Tharanga Paranvitana at third slip•Getty Images

Bell lay on the ground recovering for some time after the blow•Getty Images

Dilshan went on to a century, finishing the day unbeaten on 127 •Getty Images