Sri Lanka didn't look to defend as they scored at a healthy rate of nearly 3.5 runs per over. Earlier, Sri Lanka came out with a lot of positive intent as they reached 118 for 1 at tea after being asked to follow- on. Post lunch, Lanka began their second innings after being asked to follow-on. Karunaratne scored his 13th Test half-century off 83 balls, while Mendis scored his 5th Test half-century off 53 balls as they countered the Indian bowling for once. In the very next over, Yadav had Kusal Mendis (24) caught at mid-on, striking a double body blow to Sri Lanka s hopes of defiance on this day.

Source: dna August 05, 2017 12:53 UTC