Kumar Sangakkara's six-and-a-half hour 119 was the 25th century of his 97-Test career
, but his first in nine attempts in England.
In partnership first with the nightwatchman Rangana Herath, and then with his fellow stalwart Thilan Samaraweera, he repelled England's advances on a pitch that Andrew Strauss ruefully remarked was effectively a day three wicket.
Sangakkara's previous best in England was 66 runs from 17 innings
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