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England vs Sri Lanka, Only Test at London, Aug 27 1998 - Match Highlights

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Only Test, The Oval, August 27 - 31, 1998, Sri Lanka tour of England
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England FlagEngland
445 & 181
Sri Lanka FlagSri Lanka
(T:36) 591 & 37/0

Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets

Player Of The Match
7/155, 30 & 9/65
muthiah-muralidaran
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Sri Lanka Innings
Player NameRB
ST Jayasuriya
not out2417
MS Atapattu
not out913
Extras(lb 4)
Total37(0 wkts; 5 ovs)
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