England checked by Malinga burst

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COLOMBO, Dec 9 (BBC): Lasith Malinga struck twice in two deliveries with the second new ball as England closed day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka on 258-5.
Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook put on 133 in 39 overs, an England record for the first wicket against Sri Lanka.
Vaughan hit 12 fours in a fluent 87 but wickets fell in consecutive overs, Kevin Pietersen given out caught when the ball seemed to have been grounded.
Cook made a battling 81 from 234 balls before he was unfortunate to fall lbw.
Seeking to level the series following the disappointing final day slide in Kandy, Vaughan displayed a positive intent from the moment he chose to bat on an excellent looking batting surface in hot, humid conditions.
Counterpart Mahela Jayawardene suggested he was not too unhappy to bowl first, but neither the wily Chaminda Vaas nor the erratic Malinga was able to make an early breakthrough as England's openers ensured their team made the most of winning the toss.
England 258 for 5 (Collingwood 49*, Prior 10*) v Sri Lanka.