Despite rainy weather, play at Old Trafford resumed with a slight delay. England started the day at 22 for 0, with Ben Duckett on 13 and Dan Lawrence on 9. The floodlights were on, making it a good time to bowl, especially for Sri Lanka who were looking to take advantage of the conditions. Duckett got off to a good start, driving a couple through the covers, but was soon dismissed LBW by a delivery that swung back. Lawrence survived an LBW scare thanks to height, with technology confirming the ball would have bounced over the top.
Sri Lanka reviewed another LBW decision against Lawrence, but height saved him again. England was at 29 for 0 after the first 5 overs of the day. Duckett was looking comfortable until he was eventually dismissed for 18. The session times were revised to account for the lost overs, with play resuming at 1.15 pm and the evening session extending until 7.30 pm.
Despite the rain interruptions, fans were looking forward to a good day of cricket. The commentary box banter kept the spirits high, with discussions ranging from past England teams to karaoke disruptions at the ground. Overall, the day held promising prospects for both teams, and fans were eager to see how the match would unfold.
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