England Triumph at Lord's: Takes 2-0 Lead in Series with Dominant Win

England clinched a decisive 190-run win over Sri Lanka at Lord's.

The victory gives England a 2-0 lead in the series.

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Gus Atkinson shone with a century and a five-wicket haul.

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Joe Root scored centuries in both innings, setting a new record.

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England set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 483 runs.

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England won the first Test by five wickets, adding to their series lead.

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England will play the final Test at The Oval on September 6.

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Joe Root's back-to-back centuries made him England’s leading century-maker.

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Joe Root has 200 catches for England too.

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Joe Root's father was also present in the Lord's.

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