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England set Sri Lanka 390 to win first Test

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England declare on 267-8 at the start of the fifth day of the first Test at Lord's, setting Sri Lanka a total of 390 to win.

England captain Alastair Cook has declared on 267-8 to set Sri Lanka a total of 390 to win the first Test at Lord's.

Cook has decided to declare on his side's overnight total to give the tourists a full day at the crease.

Gary Ballance hit his maiden Test century to help England recover on day four, after they had fallen to 117-5 at tea.

The 24-year-old was supported by Stuart Broad and Liam Plunkett as England added 150 runs in the evening session.

Ballance's unbeaten knock of 104 came off 189 balls.

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Englands Gary Ballance plays a sweep shot watched by Sri Lankas wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene (L) and Sri Lankas Mahela Jayawardene (C) during play on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's cricket groun
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