Galle, July 29: We all knew that team India has been set a huge target in front of the hosters Sri Lanka in first test match here at Galle.
Sri Lanka has collapsed 4 four wickets before lunch, left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (2/42) dealt two crucial blows in the form of Kusal Mendis (36) and Angelo Mathews (2) just after lunch to leave the hosts tottering at 116/4.
But Opener Dimuth Karunaratne and stumper Niroshan Dickwella steadied Sri Lanka and they reach to reach 192/4 at tea
Karunaratne (85 not out), Niroshan Dickwella (48 not out) went undefeated.
they have been added 76 runs for the fifth wicket.
Brief Scores: India 600, 240/3 declared vs Sri Lanka 291, 192/4 (Dimuth Karunaratne 85 batting, Niroshan Dickwella 48 batting, Ravindra Jadeja 2/42).