Jamie Smith's Maiden Century Puts England Ahead in First Test Against Sri Lanka

England's bowlers capitalize on Smith's performance, leaving Sri Lanka struggling on day three at Old Trafford.

• Jamie Smith scores 111, becoming the youngest English wicketkeeper to hit a Test century.
• England posts 358, gaining a 122-run lead over Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews and Kamindu Mendis fight back with half-centuries.
• England's bowlers, including Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, take key wickets, reducing Sri Lanka to 204 for six.
• Dinesh Chandimal returns to bat after an injury scare but Sri Lanka faces an uphill battle.

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