England wins first test

Cricket: Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence held their nerve in a 52run unbroken stand to guide England to a sevenwicket win on the fifth and final morning of the seriesopening test against Sri Lanka.

England ensured it did not have any more hiccups in erasing the remaining 36 required on the last day after Sri Lanka had set up a tricky 74run target on a turning wicket.

Bairstow was unbeaten on 35 off 65 balls and Lawrence, who hit a gritty halfcentury in the first innings, finished 21 not out. — AAP