England take a surprise victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test, after the tourists collapsed to an embarrassing 82 all out in the second innings.
Chris Tremlett and Graeme Swann bowled England to a remarkable innings victory after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 82 in the first Test in Cardiff.
A draw seemed likely after rain delayed the start of day five until 1500 BST.
But England declared after two overs on 496-5, a first-innings lead of 96, as soon as Ian Bell reached his century.
Tremlett (4-40) grabbed two early wickets, before he and Swann (4-16) combined to tear through the tourists, with Stuart Broad finishing them off.
With the last eight wickets falling in just over an hour after the tea interval, it left England victorious by an innings and 14 runs.
It was an amazing end to a day's play that had begun with few supporters in the stands and even fewer expectations that the game would end in anything but a draw.
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England 496-5 declared beat Sri Lanka 400 & 82 by an innings and 14 runs
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