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England versus Sri Lanka day one of the second test at Lords Joe Root's record equaling Century welcome to breaking news TV today we're covering the action from Lords where England faced Sri Lanka on day one of the second test it was a day full of excitement with Joe rot making history by equaling a major record let's dive into the highlights the day began with a surprising decision from Sri Lanka's Captain dananjaya Des Silva who chose to bowl first under clear skies the decision looked risky but proved effective early on liru kumara brought into the team for extra Pace struck quickly by dismissing Dan Lawrence for just nine runs England was soon in trouble at 42-2 after also losing stand in Captain oie Pope Joe rot came to the crease with England in a tough spot he steadied the Innings and formed a crucial partnership with Ben Ducket who scored 40 before being dismissed Root's experience was vital as he rebuilt the Innings with Harry Brook despite Brook's promising start he was out for 33 leaving England at 131 to4 rot continued to Anchor the Innings and built a key partnership with Jamie Smith adding 62 runs for the fifth Wicket although Smith only managed 21 his partnership with root was crucial the highlight of the day was Joe root reaching his Century his 33rd in test Cricket which equaled Alistair Cook's record for the most test Centuries by an English player Root's innings was a display of skill and patience and he was eventually out for 143 his Innings provided England with a strong Foundation Gus Atkinson also made a significant impact the young all-rounder scored his Maiden test 50 and was unbeaten on 74 by the end of the day Atkinson's Innings including a huge six helped England reach 358 to7 in his post-match comments Joe rude expressed his enjoyment of The Game and his focus on helping England push past 400 runs on day two as we look forward to day two England is in a strong Position will Joe Root's Century prove decisive and can Gus Atkinson convert his 50 into 100 stay tuned for more updates