Jamie Smith bludgeoned a 71-ball century, the fastest in England Lions history, to give his side a slim chance of victory in the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A in Galle. Smith’s blitzkrieg surpassed Luke Wright’s 91-ball hundred against New Zealand A in 2008-09, and consisted of 13 fours and eight sixes. The youngster was dismissed for 126 from 82 balls, having pushed the Lions to a formidable 405 in 76.4 overs in reply to Sri Lanka’s 332 in the first innings.
A record-breaking day for Jamie Smith!
The @surreycricket batter’s 71-ball century was the fastest ever for England Lions, beating the previous record set by @lukewright204 (91 balls) in 2008/09.
Sri Lanka A finished day 3 on 202/3, leading by 129 runs.
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