Series still alive as England (and rain) defy Sri Lanka

Dec 13, 2007

Michael Vaughan was in sublime form once again on the final morning at Colombo...•AFP

Vaughan acknowledges applause for his fifty but fell for 62•AFP

46.1 Silva to Cook, OUT, well, well, what a start...round the wicket outside off stump, Cook pushes forward and gets an outside to slip which is easily taken by Mahela Jayawardene. A first Test wicket for Silva and what a start to the final session for Sri Lanka•Getty Images

But in the end, the rain forced the match to end in a draw - with all to play for in the final Test at Galle •Getty Images

...and together with Alastair Cook, the pair put on another century opening stand•AFP

Cook punches down the ground as England took the attack to Sri Lanka, going to lunch on 152 for 1•Getty Images

60.4 Muralitharan to Bell, OUT, a breakthrough, Bell trying to be aggressive by going over the top, but doesn't middle the shot and offers Michael Vandort a catch at long-on. Vandort made good ground and held it low coming forwards•AFP

After Vaughan fell, Ian Bell also looked in elegant touch•Getty Images

Kevin Pietersen clobbered a six over midwicket, England's only maximum of the match•AFP