James Anderson bagged his 30th five-wicket haul in Test cricket on Day 2 of the second Test match between England and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. The England pacer now has 606 wickets in cricket's longest format. He is currently the fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. He is behind Anil Kumble, who has 619 wickets to his name. Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan stands at  the top list with 67 five-wicket hauls in the longest format.

Anderson reached the milestone after dismissing Niroshan Dickwella for 92 runs. He also dismissed Suranga Lakmal (0), Angelo Mathews (110), Kusal Perera (6), Oshada Fernando (0) and Lahiru Thirimanne (43). He is now sixth in the list of bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, overtaking former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath.

On Saturday, after completing his five-wicket haul, Suranga Lakmal became Anderson's sixth wicket as the England pacer finished the innings with figures of 6/40. Anderson confined Sri Lanka to a 381 first innings.

All ten wickets dropped to seam when England were bowling, Mark wood took 3 wickets and Sam Curran got 1.