Sri Lanka Aims for Victory in Second Test

Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and opted to bowl in the second Test against England at Lord's, hoping to secure a crucial victory to climb the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Following a five-wicket loss in the first Test at Old Trafford, Sri Lanka made two changes, bringing in Pathum Nissanka for Kusal Mendis and Lahiru Kumara for Vishwa Fernando. England, missing injured seamer Mark Wood, replaced him with Olly Stone, marking his return to the Test side after three years. De Silva emphasized the importance of winning to gain WTC points and noted his team's increased confidence despite their previous defeat. The match is significant for Sri Lanka, who have struggled historically at Lord's, having drawn six and lost two of their last eight Tests there. With the pressure on, both teams are looking to secure a win that could set the stage for a decisive final Test next month at the Oval.