Cricket Scorecard

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

India have declared! Over 100 runs in the second session and it's safe to say that another session has belonged to India. They have plenty of runs on the board and the pressure will be on Sri Lanka. It's been a sensational batting performance. We witnessed four Indian batters getting to a solid start yesterday, and none of them went on to make a big total. Pant's blistering knock helped India reach over 350, and today riding on Jadeja's unbeaten 175, along with Ashwin's half-century, India hav

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, Shorter delivery on middle. Shami punches it to long on for a single.  Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma calls his batters in and India declare! India finish with 574/8 in their first innings!

Sri Lanka will be ruining the fact that they failed to put any pressure on the Indian lower order. They did get wickets on Day 1 despite leaking runs at a brisk rate with top-order Indian batters failing to carry their starts. However, Sri Lanka were pretty flat in the morning session and this afternoon session on Day 2. They failed to put any pressure on Indian batters and the injury to Kumara didn’t help their cause either. There was not much movement for the pacers, Lasith Embuldeniya as w

Dhananjaya de Silva (18-1-77-1) is back into the attack.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery around leg. Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg for a single.

Shami has been hit on his back by the throw from the fielder at the non-striker's end as he completes a quick single. He seems to be in some pain but nothing serious and is ready to resume.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja tries to go over cover, but the ball goes off the outer half of the bat towards point. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Back of a length, outside off. Mohammed Shami taps it to point and scampers through to the other end. There is a throw at the non-striker's end, but the ball hits Shami on the back. That brings up the 100 run partnership between these two!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Change of pace now! A slower one, angling in on middle, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja eases it to long for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another length ball, around off. Mohammed Shami looks to push this away but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, ! Edgy runs! Tad fuller, wide of off. Mohammed Shami leans to drive but the ball goes off the outside edge past the second slip fielder for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, TWO LEG BYES! Shorter now, around the pads. Mohammed Shami tries to flick this, but the ball brushes off his pads towards fine leg. Two taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter ball now, full in length, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, very full, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it towards square leg for a brace. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Bang! Another fuller ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja shimmies down the track and smashes it over long on for a biggie!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, BYES! Nothing is going Sri Lanka's way here! A fuller ball, down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja looks to sweep but he misses. Niroshan Dickwella too fails to grab the ball, as it sneaks in through his legs towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Fuller, around off. Mohammed Shami pushes taps it to mid-off. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another length delivery, outside off. Mohammed Shami guides it towards cover. The fielder from point slides to stop the ball but fails, another fielder from cover runs for the ball, but he too fails to get hold of the ball. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Angling in, on middle. Mohammed Shami tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Tad fuller now, outside off. Mohammed Shami drives and finds the fielder at cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Good-length delivery, on middle. Mohammed Shami defends it out solidly. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Touch shorter again, on middle. Mohammed Shami punches it down to long on. Mohammed Shami denies a single a this time. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, ! Cut away! Lasith Embuldeniya drops it slightly short, spinning away, outside off. Mohammed Shami slashes it past cover for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Quicker and flatter, on middle. Mohammed Shami hangs back and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Down the leg side, touch shorter, Ravindra Jadeja gets low and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tad shorter, an arm ball, around the pads. Mohammed Shami looks to flick this, but he the ball goes off the outside edge towards point. A single taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Loopy ball, fuller, on middle. Mohammed Shami blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! A boundary to end the over! Vishwa Fernando drops it short, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja picks up the length, and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, On a length, around off. Shami pushes it towards point and takes a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, A good-length delivery, around off. Shami drives it to mid off.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, ! Mohammed Shami adds salt to the wound! A fuller ball, wide of off. Mohammed Shami leans and drives it past cover for a beautiful boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A mix-up...and no harm done! A run out chance but Sri Lanka make a mess of it! An easy opportunity for Sri Lanka. A length ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards mid-wicket. They run the first one fast, Mohammed Shami comes back for the second, but he is sent back by Ravindra Jadeja mid-way. The fielder though throws it at the wrong end, towards the bowler. Vishwa Fernando too collects the ball and whips the bails off, of the non-strike

Drinks! India are in a dominating position and Jadeja is making sure that India get to a position where they can dictate this game completely. India lost Jayant Yadav early in this session but Shami has been solid and is giving good company to his partner. Sri Lanka will be just hoping that India will declare soon but they need to step up and take these two wickets as quickly as possible. Vishwa Fernando (23-1-111-2) is back on.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays back, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a brace. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle. Mohammed Shami pulls it towards fine leg. No run taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Suranga Lakmal drops it short now, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it towards deep square leg. This time Ravindra Jadeja rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Another fuller ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives it straight to the fielder at deep cover. Another do ball. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller now, spraying it down leg. Ravindra Jadeja clips it towards square leg. No run taken! 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Shami gets off the mark on his 15th delivery! Length ball, around middle and leg. Mohammed Shami flicks it to fine leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A length delivery, on off. Shami blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Ravindra Jadeja brings up his 150 in style! A loopy ball, fuller and around off. Ravindra Jadeja dances down the track and tonks it over long off for a biggie!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, No ball and Four! Shorter ball again, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Dhananjaya de Silva has overstepped here and a no ball is called. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and pushes it on the left of the bowler. Mohammed Shamiwanted a single there, but Ravindra Jadeja says no. Dhananjaya de Silva does well to run to his left and cut the ball out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pushes it towards cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full once again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out watchfully. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up nicely, very full, around off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A full toss this time on middle. Shami plays it down to mid on.

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Mohammed Shami. Not bat involved, confirms UltraEdge. Ball Tracker indicates it is the umpire's call on wickets hitting. The on-field decision stands. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A fuller delivery on middle. Shami blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, NOT ! LEG BYES! A length delivery on middle and leg. Shami looks to work it towards the leg side but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a big appeal. The umpire though is not interested. The ball goes towards the off side and the fielder at gully has a shy at the batter's end but misses and the ball goes towards the fence for a boundary as there is no one backing up. In the meanwhile, Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW. The replays rol

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! Lakmal bangs this one short on off. Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single this time. Lakmal has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A low full toss on middle. Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A fullish delivery on off. Jadeja drives it to mid on.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around off. Jadeja gets a thick outside edge this time as he looks to defend it. The ball goes towards the gully fielder.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Quicker and flatter delivery on off. Shami defends it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Another poor delivery and punished by Jadeja! This is slightly short and down the leg side again. Jadeja pulls it towards backward square leg for another boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Lasith Embuldeniya overcompensates and serves this short around leg. Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and tries to stop it with a dive but it goes through him for a boundary. 500 up for India!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Great use of the feet there! A tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja skips down the track and tonks it straight down the ground for a maximum.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up on middle. Jadeja blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, This time a bit quicker on off. Shami blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, Loopy delivery around off. Shami pushes it to covers.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad short this time and turning away. It is around off and Jadeja punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Another flighted delivery on off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten this time! Tossed up on middle and there is turn and bounce for Dhananjaya de Silva. It beats the outside edge of Jadeja's blade as he looks to defend.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva (16-1-65-1) comes back to bowl. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Another rock-solid defence by Shami! Tossed up nicely on off and equally nicely defended off the front foot by Shami.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tossed up around off. Shami defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A quicker delivery on leg. Jadeja works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side off the back foot this time.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air on middle. Jadeja pushes it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery  on middle. Jadeja blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, So a single to end the over and Jadeja will retain the strike. A short delivery on middle. Jadeja pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time an even better shot! Overpitched on middle. Jadeja drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. The fielder at long on has no chance to stop it.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Nicely played this time! Back of a length, around off. Jadeja steers it in the gap towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja flicks it towards cow corner for a couple this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja steers it towards deep point. No single taken again.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A short delivery, around off. Jadeja pulls it firmly to deep mid-wicket but denies a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, An arm ball this time, quicker and flatter on middle. Shami goes back and defends it comfortably.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, A flatter delievry on middle. Shami blocks this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja skips down the track and pushes it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker and flatter on middle. Jadeja plays it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle this time. Jadeja brings out a reverse-sweep this time and hits it towards the third man region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks it out off the front foot.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another solid block by Shami! On a length, around off. Shami goes back and defends it.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, A good-length delivery, around off. Shami gets right behind it and blocks it.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery this time on middle. Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly shorter delivery and around off. Jadeja looks to pull again but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja gets forward and defends this.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Ohh...lucky for Jadeja! A short delivery around off. Jadeja looks to pull it but gets the inside edge. The ball just goes over the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tossed up delivery on middle. Shami gets forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This one is pitched on leg and turning further down the leg side. Jadeja tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja plays it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air on middle. Jadeja gets well forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Another tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja knocks it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller now, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Mohammed Shami walks out to bat. 

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, ! TAKEN! Vishwa Fernando is rewarded for his hard work and Jayant Yadav walks back early. Vishwa Fernando was trying to angle the ball across Yadav in the previous deliveries and he does that yet again. He pitches this around off and takes the ball across the batter. Yadav goes for a big booming drive but this time he gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes towards the first slip fielder and Lahiru Thirimanne takes a good low catch. So eight down

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A tad fuller delivery this time, on off. Yadav defends this off the front foot.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A good-length delivery, around off. Yadav defends this watchully towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, This one is angled across the batter again. It is on a length and outside off. Yadav looks to push at it but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A fuller delivery, outside off. Yadav lets it go this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Stifled appeal there but no damage done! A length delivery around off. Jadeja tries to work it towards the off side but the ball hits his pads first and then his bat. The ball goes towards third man for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? Vishwa Fernando (20-1-94-1) it is!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Slower in the air, on middle. Yadav blocks it out off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Another loopy delivery on middle. Yadav pushes it towards the leg side this time.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up again, on middle stump line. Yadav defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up delivery, on middle. Yadav gets forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery, outside off. Jadeja pushes it towards point for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Lasith Embuldeniya starts with a flatter delivery around leg. Yadav looks to defend off the front foot. However, he misses. The ball hits his pads and goes towards the off side and a leg bye is taken. There is some excitement shown by Sri Lankan players as the ball hit the pad but going down leg.

We are back for the second session! The players are out in the middle. Jayant Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will resume their batting. Lasith Embuldeniya will begin with the ball. Here we go...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Sri Lanka needed this session to go their way but they were quite flat and they never looked like taking a wicket this morning. They are surely hampered by the loss of Lahiru Kumara and their decision to play only one frontline spinner has turned out to be a disaster. The wicket no doubt is good to bat on but Sri Lanka will be mighty disappointed with this session, though there was some respite with Lakmal getting rid of Ashwin at the fag-end of the session. Sri Lanka need some inspiration and

This session was always going to be crucial in the context of this Test match and the duo of Jadeja-Ashwin have made sure that India are in a dominating position now. Both batters were calm and composed and displayed their worth as genuine all-rounders with chanceless knocks until Ashwin departed trying to take on a short ball. Jadeja reached his second century in Test cricket, a fitting tribute to his mentor and legend, Shane Warne who played a major part in his growth during his Rajasthan day

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Shorter again, outside off. Jayant Yadav taps it towards point and scampers through to the other end. That will be Lunch on Day 2!

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Back of a length, on middle. Jayant Yadav shows the full face of his bat and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to the bowler, who fails to stop the ball. Single taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja watches it sail through to the keeper. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and a no ball is given.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short delivery, around off. Jadeja ducks under it comfortably.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A short ball angling into the body this time. Jadeja ducks under it.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery and down the leg side this time. Jadeja lets it go. An official warning has been given to Suranga Lakmal for landing on the danger area. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up nicely on off. Yadav gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Very full again, on middle. Jayant Yadav lunges and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Loopy ball, on middle. Jayant Yadav defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Fuller ball, on middle. Jayant Yadav leans to defend but gets a slight inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, HUNDRED FOR RAVINDRA JADEJA!A shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it towards deep point for a single. That is his second Test hundred and he is delighted. Out comes his sword and he celebrates with his trademark celebration! 

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Ends the over with another shorter ball, around middle. Jayant Yadav taps it towards short leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Short again, around off. Jayant Yadav defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sri Lanka finally have a breakthrough! Suranga Lakmal has broken this partnerhsip. Ravichandran Ashwin departs after a fine innings! Suranga Lakmal drops it short again, much higher this time, head high. Ravichandran Ashwin goes to pull again, but he manages to get a slight top-edge back to the keeper. Niroshan Dickwella takes an easy catch. Ravichandran Ashwin walks back before the umpire even raises his finger. 

Jayant Yadav is the next man in.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Nicely done! Fraction short, on the body. Ravichandran Ashwin pullls this towards deep mid-wicket. It does not go off the middle of the bat, but the ball will race away towards the fence for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and taps it to cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Ravindra Jadeja on 99 now. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long on for a single. He moves on to 98 and he will keep strike for the next over!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Runs are flowing for India at the moment! Another gorgeous drive. Lasith Embuldeniya serves a half-volley this time, around off, loopy delivery as well. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward and creams it past cover for a boundary. He moves to 97 with that!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full and around off. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja drills it towards the right of the bowler, who dives and makes good stop

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off, fuller in length. Ravindra Jadeja leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Very full, on middle, slower through the air. Ravichandran Ashwin works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards the vacant square leg region for a brace. 450 up for India! 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin chops it onto the ground, over the fielder at gully for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Fraction shorter now, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it towards deep point and rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This one lands on a length, outside off again. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards the fielder at cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, around off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and tries to block it, but gets an inside edge back to the bowler. 

Suranga Lakmal (20-1-74-1) is back into the attack.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and cuts it towards the fielder at gully. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter now, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin defends it out. A maiden over! First of the day!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, around off, full again. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin shows the full face of his bat and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin presses forward and drives it to the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another loopy ball, outside off, full in length. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it towards the fielder at cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Outside off, fuller in length. Ravichandran Ashwin opens the face of his bat and pushes it towards point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full and outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and blocks it out solidly. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Glorious! Very full, outside off, slower through the air again. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and drives it beautifully past cover for a gorgeous boundary. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja chops it towards point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short in length, around middle, this one stays low as well. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover for a single. Fifty for Ravichandran Ashwin! He has looked so composed! Good half-century from him!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Short, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter this time, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it off the back foot towards deep cover. The fielder runs to his left, dives, and makes a good stop. Two taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full in length, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and tucks it towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Exquisite timing! He has made it look so easy! Very full, slower through the air, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin shimmies down the pitch and pushes it gently past mid on for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, outside off, on a fuller length. Ravindra Jadeja leans, opens the face of his bat, and pushes it towards point. Single taken!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller this time, tosses it up on this occasion, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and blocks it out towards the mid-wicket region. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter ball, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, very full again, Ravindra Jadeja drives it with the inner half of his bat past mid on for a single. That brings up the 100-run stand between these two!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out towards the off side. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives it to the fielder at short cover.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Spinning it in, outside off, touch shorter this time. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it off the back foot towards deep point for a single. He retains the strike!

Lasith Embuldeniya (34-2-130-2) is back into the attack. The loss of Lahiru Kumara is really hurting Sri Lanka. They need some inspiration from somewhere and Lasith Embuldeniya need to step up here.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery, full in length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and tries to block but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man. Two runs taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward, drives, and finds the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower through the air, outside off, on a fuller length. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and drives it towards deep cover. Single taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Lasith Embuldeniya goes 'round the wicket, serves a loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it in, outside off, tad shorter. Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks it off the back foot towards deep square leg. Two taken!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fullish delivery again, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and tucks it to square leg. Another dot ball. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower through the air, full and on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and taps it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away past mid-wicket for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Lovely shot! Very full on this occasion, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin presents the full face of the bat and drives it past mid off for a boundary. He moves on to 41 with that!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fraction shorter, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and defends it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.  

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin guides towards deep point for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja slashes it towards past point. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays back and pushes it towards deep cover and rotates the strike. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pushed quicker on leg. Ashwin works it to deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower in the air, on middle. Ashwin drives it back to the bowler.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes fuller, on off. Ashwin drives it to sweeper cover for a couple.

DRINKS! Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are looking quite comfortable at the crease. They have been scoring runs and have not the let the bowlers trouble them. The duo has put 79 runs together and will be looking to carry on the same way till Lunch. Sri Lanka have been wicketless so far, and they will have to break this partnership and not let India get away with a bigger total. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker delivery on middle. Ashwin gets forward and defends it towards the leg side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on off. Jadeja drives it to long off for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter and quicker delivery on middle. Jadeja goes back and blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery, outside off. Ashwin pushes it to covers this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery, around off and a bit of extra bounce this time. Ashwin defends this but takes his hands off the handle as the ball hits high on the bat.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery and wider outside off. Ashwin leaves it alone.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! What a shot! This is full outside off. Ashwin leans forward and plays a lovely cover-drive as the ball races away towards the fence in a flash.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length from 'round the wicket on off. Ashwin pushes it towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Nicely played! Short and wide, outside off.  Ashwin goes back and cuts it through covers for a lovely boundary. Vishwa Fernando needs to be much fuller.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, A fullish delivery on middle again. This time Ashwin knocks it down to long on for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja drives it to mid on for a quick single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on middle. Jadeja defends this off the front foot towards short leg.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, A slightly shorter delivery, around off. Ashwin punches it to covers for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and on off. Ashwin blocks it out this time.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Coming 'round the wicket straightaway. This is fuller on off. Ashwin drives it back to the bowler.

Dhananjaya de Silva (11-1-47-1) comes into the attack. He replaces Lasith Embuldeniya. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time Jadeja gets a bit lucky! A good bouncer this time angling into the body, on off. Jadeja looks to sway away from the line of the ball. However, the ball hits his bat and goes over the slip cordon for a boundary. 400 up for India!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Another delivery on middle and fuller. Jadeja drives it nicely again but straight to the mid on fielder.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time on middle. Jadeja drives it to mid on.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time a boundary with sheer timing! A fullish delivery angling into middle and leg. Jadeja flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This time fuller on off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This one pitches on leg and turns further down the leg side. Jadeja gets a glove on it as he looks to tuck it away and gets a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is again quicker on off. Ashwin misreads the length this time and there is hardly any foot movement as he drives it to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pushed quicker on middle and leg. Ashwin defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side off the front foot for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Again outside off and fuller this time. Ashwin leaves it alone comfortably.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angled across the right-hander again, outside off. Ashwin goes chasing for it but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ashwin chops it to point this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Well bowled! A very full delivery on off and middle. Ashwin digs it out towards mid off. A hint of inswing there.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A fullish delivery, around off. Jadeja presse forward and opens the face of his blade a little. The ball goes through to the deep point fielder for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, on off. Jadeja dabs it towards the off side and looks for a single. However, Ashwin sends him back.

First bowling change of the morning! Vishwa Fernando (16-1-69-1) comes to bowl. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Six singles in the over! A fuller delivery on middle and leg. Jadeja works it towards square leg for another single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and outside off. Ashwin cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Another easy single! A fuller delivery, on middle. Jadeja drives it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, On middle and leg. Ashwin goes back and nudges it towards deep square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On the pads of the left-hander from 'round the wicket. Jadeja works it towards square leg for a single. That brings up the 50 run partnership between these two. Both the batters are looking quite comfortable out there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, A flatter delivery on middle. Ashwin works it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is full and down the leg side. Jadeja looks to flick it but misses. The ball goes through to the keeper, Niroshan Dickwella.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja goes back and punches it to mid on.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Another good stride forward from Jadeja and a defensive shot towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery angling into middle. Jadeja defends this off the front foot solidly. He is looking quite compact and looks set to get a big one here.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery from 'round the wicket on off. Jadeja blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, around off. Ashwin punches it with nice timing to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is fuller and outside off. Ashwin drives it to deep exra-cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, An arm delivery this time, darting into leg. Ashwin looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits his pads but it is going down leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and flatter outside off. Ashwin tries to cut it but mistimes it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air, on off. Jadaja drives it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller on middle this time. Ashwin skips down the track and works it through mid-wicket for three runs as the fielder in the deep cuts it off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up nicely on off. Ashwin defends it off the front foot.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is full and outside off. Jadeja lets it go watcfully. Lanka need wickets and they need them quickly here

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, It is full again, on off. Jadeja is well forward to defend it again. Only a little movement this morning for Suranga Lakmal.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is slightly fuller on off. Jadeja gets forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around off at 125 kph. Jadeja punches this through covers and gets a couple as the fielder in the deep cuts it off.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja defends this off the back foot comfortably.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length from 'round the wicket angling into Jadeja, on off. He blocks it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Floated ball again, fuller in length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it towards point. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, spinning away from the right-hander, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it in on the pads, tad shorter. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and works it away towards square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, flighted ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin drives it towards deep cover for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it towards long on and rotates the strike. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, fuller ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is not interested. Length ball, angling in on the pads. Ravindra Jadeja leans to flick but misses and gets hit on his pads. That was probably sliding down leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, spraying it down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick but misses. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Top shot! Shorter ball, width on offer this time. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and cuts it over the fielder at gully for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it off the back foot towards the fielder at cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in on middle, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja shows the full face of the bat and defends it out solidly. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, spinning in, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Loopy ball, turning it in on middle, fuller ball. Ravindra Jadeja strides forward to block it but misses and gets rapped on the front pad. The impact was probably outside there. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, around midde. Ravindra Jadeja leans and taps it towards the fielder at short leg. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it off the back foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it out solidly. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, around off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to mid on. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets that go through.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in, on a length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Fifty for Ravindra Jadeja! He brings up his half-century in style! Shorter ball, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease, gets on top of the bounce and pushes it past cover for a boundary. He will be looking to carry on and get a big score today.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Suranga Lakmal starts with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leavs it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal will start from the other end.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another fuller ball, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, around off, pitches it up. Ravichandran Ashwin drives and finds the fielder at mid off. 

The action is all set to begin on Day 2! This first hour will be crucial with a new cherry of just five overs old at Sri Lanka's disposal. Both teams are wearing black bands and served a minute of silence in the memory of the late Shane Warne earlier. The Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are into the middle as well to resume their innings. Lasith Embuldeniya to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted delivery, full in length, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and slashes it past point for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, tosses it up, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Lasith Embuldeniya begins with a loopy ball, fuller, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Ajit Agarkar are near the pitch. Ajit Agarkar says it still looks like a batting wicket, there are bare pitches and we can still expect some turn. Mentions that a little bit wear and tear on Day 2 and Sri Lanka will only find it tough to bat on. Deep Dasgupta adds that the pitch is only going to start favouring the spinners.

As we build towards Day 2 of this Test match it is worth mentioning that the cricketing world will be poorer with the shocking news of the passing away of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4, 2022. Warney was a legend and once in a century player in a true sense, his artistry with the ball mesmerized generations of young kids around the world and with 708 Test wickets, he showed the world that conditions doesn’t matter if you have class and

The first day of this Test match turned out to be quite an absorbing one with pitch assisting both bowlers and batters, the competition was quite even between the two sides. India did score runs at a brisk rate but kept losing wickets and that ensured that Sri Lanka were always in the game. However, Pant’s counter-attacking knock tilted the day in India’s favour and with still some batting to go, India will be looking to put a big score on the board on Day 2. The first session holds the key

Hello and a warm welcome to Day 2 of this first Test match between India and Sri Lanka. The first day was quite an engrossing one and India have their noses slightly ahead with over 350 runs on the board despite losing six wickets on Day 1. However, Lanka are still very much in the game and they need to bowl well in this first session of Day 2. Let’s see how things pan out in this crucial Day 2 of this Test match.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 …

Hanuma Vihari is down for a chat. He says that he felt good going out in the middle, he enjoyed his time and he feels good to grab this opportunity of batting at number 3. Mentions that if the team requires him to bat at a different position he will be happy to do it, but his preferred position is to bat at number 3. States that initially the ball was coming on nicely to the bat but once the ball got old, it got tougher, but Rishabh is a different player altogether as he made it look easy. Infor

This is only the first day of the Test match but it is quite evident that Sri Lanka have made a mistake by going with just one frontline spinner. The injury to Kumara have made things worse for them, however, they have still managed to pick six wickets and have not let the game drift away completely for them. Lasith Embuldeniya was the pick of the bowlers as he bowled with great accuracy and clever change of pace but Pant was brutal towards him in the final session. It is still a decent day fo

Rishabh Pant unleashed all his might in the final session and despite India losing the wicket of Iyer, Pant made sure that all the pressure was on Lankans for the most part of the final session. He took Lasith Embuldeniya and Dhananjaya de Silva to the cleaners and that forced the Lankan skipper to bring his pacers back. However, the new ball brought some respite for Lankans as Pant missed out on a well-deserved century. The pair of Jadeja and Ashwin made sure that there are no more setbacks

What an engrossing day of Test cricket! Every time, India seems to be going ahead quite comfortably, Sri Lanka have made found a way back into this game with a wicket. However, India have scored at quite a decent rate and that has made sure that despite them losing six wickets, India will go back as the happier side at the end of Day 1.

Right then, that is all we have from Day 1 of this Test match! It has been quite a riveting day of Test cricket and we can expect more of the same on Day 2.  The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4.00 am GMT). Our coverage, as you know, will start well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Right then, that is all we have from Day 1 of this Test match! It has been quite a riveting day of Test cricket and we can expect more of the same on Day 2. The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4.00 am GMT). Our coverage, as you know, will start well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Top shot! Suranga Lakmal drops it short, angling it down the leg side. Ravichandran Ashwin pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary. That will be Stumps on Day 1!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, jagging back in, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards square leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another length ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and punches it past extra cover for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, An inswinger, on a length, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point and rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to push this away, but he manages to get an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 350 up for India!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Cut away! Quicker one, outside off, touch shorter. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and cuts it past first slip for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on middle, this one keeps very low and Ravindra Jadeja does well to get his bat down on time. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja leans and tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full and around middle and off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block this but he misses and gets rapped on the front pad. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Glorious! Ravichandran Ashwin gets off the mark in some style! Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin gets on top of the bounce and punches it past cover for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, LEG BYES! On a length, darting it on the thigh pads. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to tuck this away, but he misses and the ball brushes off his pads and rolls towards the fine leg fence.  

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Much fuller now, nipping in, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin drives it to the fielder at mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Good-length delivery, jagging back in on the pads. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards square leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, This one lands on a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover once again. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Length ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Edgy runs! Length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to push this away, but the ball goes off the inside edge past the leg pole, towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad fuller, outside off, shaping away. Ravindra Jadeja lets that go through. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Another length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to cut this away but misses. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja dabs it towards gully. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! This is on a good length, outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone. Vishwa Fernando has overstepped and Jadeja lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it with the inner half of his bat towards mid on. 

Ravichandran Ashwin is the next man in.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, ! TIMBER! The new ball has done the trick for Sri Lanka! Suranga Lakmal strikes and sends back Rishabh Pant. A big, big wicket this for Sri Lanka. A length ball, nipping back in, around middle. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and tries to block this but he misses and the ball goes between bat and pad to clip the bails off. Rishabh Pant cannot believe it, he sits down in disappointment. No hundred for him. But it's been a sensational innings, he rece

Review! Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW against Pant here. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that there is a big inside edge. So the original decision stays and Pant will continue.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Fuller, sliding down leg. Rishabh Pant misses his flick. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, NOT ! A low full toss, on the pads. Rishabh Pant looks to flick but he seems to have missed it. Sri Lanka players appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no. They opt for a review! UltraEdge confirms Rishabh Pant's get a big inside edge onto the pads. The on-field decision stands. 

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Ravindra Jadeja. Bat involved confirms UltraEdge! So Ravindra Jadeja will continue as the original decision stays.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, nipping back in sharply, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja looks to push this away but gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball rolls towards point and the batters sneak in a single. Good running!

The second new ball is available now! Sri Lanka have immediately taken the second new ball and Suranga Lakmal comes back to bowl. Also, we are now into over time! 30 minutes of play extended for today. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, NOT ! Vishwa Fernando serves this on a length, on middle and leg. Jadeja looks to clip but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is a big appeal from the Lankan players and they decide to take review after some consultation. However, the UltraEdge confirms that Jadeja has got a bat on this one and he will continue with his innings.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off. Pant drives it to deep point for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on off. Pant punches it to covers. Just a biggie away from his century now, will he get it with a maximum?

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Shorter delivery on middle and leg. Pant looks to pull it but misses. The ball hits him  on his body.

4 fielders outside the circle for Pant. He is on 93 and the second new ball is just one over away. Can he get to his century before that?

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja punches it to cover and takes a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Rishabh Pant takes a single now! A slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant skips down the track and looks to heave it across the line. He gets the inside edge of his blade right of the keeper for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Now he takes a single to retain the strike! A flatter delivery on middle and leg. Pant works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Another one, what an entertainer he is! A fuller delivery on middle. Pant dances down the track and bisects long off and long on to perfection for another boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! He goes again and gets a boundary again! This is on middle. Pant skips down the track and hits this towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, On middle and leg. Pant paddle it fine bit uppishly towards fine leg and gets a couple. Vishwa Fernando runs to his left and stops it with a dive.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side and now they take a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A slightly shorter delivery, outside off. Jadeja pushes it towards the off side. Pant at the non-striker's end looks for a single but is sent back.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Ohh...he was looking for a single there! A length delivery, around off. Pant dabs it with soft hands towards gully but fails to find a gap.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A very full delivery on middle by Vishwa Fernando! Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket and the batters run three as the fielder in the deep does well to stop it with a dive.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg, a length delivery this. Jadeja works it fine towards long leg for a couple.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on middle. Jadeja works it towards mid on this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and nipping into the batter this time. Jadeja gets the inside edge onto his pads as he tries to work it towards the leg side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, outside off. Jadeja lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando (13-1-56-1) is back into the attack. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant,  On middle this time. Pant skips down the track again but pushes it towards the leg side camly this time. Almost playing games with everyone out there.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Oh, my word! This guy is taking the game away from Lanka here! On off and slower in the air again. Pant dances down the track and hammers it straight down the ground for a biggie. The fielders are there in the deep but does it make any difference to this talented guy!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Pant's special, a one-handed slog! A fuller delivery on middle. Pant skips down the track and hits it straight down the ground, one bounce towards the fence.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, 300 up for India! A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on off. Jadeja prods foward and blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter on off. Jadeja punches it to covers now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! 22 runs from the over! He has taken the best bowler of the day to the cleaners here! A slightly shorter length delivery, outside off. Pant cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly short, around off. Pant late cuts this toward third man fence for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant blocks this out off the back foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! He is playing with the mindset of the bowler now! Lasith Embuldeniya pulls his length back this time and bowls this on off pole. Pant rocks back and cuts it through covers for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Here we go...again a massive hit from Pant! A fuller delivery on off. Pant dances down the track and hammers this way deep into the crowd towards wide long on fence.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Rishabh Pant, you beauty! What a shot! Tossed up on middle. Pant skips down the track and slams it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, on off. Jadeja gets well forward again and blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery on off. Jadeja defends this again off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on off. Jadeja gets well forward and blocks it.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller this time, on off. Jadeja drives it to covers.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A quicker delivery on middle and leg. Jadeja works it towards the leg side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Poor delivery by Dhananjaya de Silva! He serves a half-tracker on middle. Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker on middle and leg. Pant looks to reverse-sweep it but misses. The ball hits him on the pads but it is pitching outside leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, On middle and leg. Pant flicks it to mid-wicket and there is a misfield there but no run is taken.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja pushes it to long on for an easy single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fifty for Rishabh Pant! 8th fifty in Test cricket for him. He came in at critical time and has delivered for his team. A flatter delivery on leg. Pant works it towards backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Again on the pads. Jadeja works it to deep square leg for a single now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg and turning into the pads. Jadeja works it towards leg slip.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on off. Jadeja drives it to long off for a single. These are easy singles that Lanka need to look at.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower and slighlty shorter outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone this time.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Another full delivery, on off. Pant drives it to long off for an easy single.

DRINKS! The story remains the same! The batters are scoring runs, while the bowlers are toiling hard for wickets. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are looking quite comfortable at the crease. The second new ball is just a few overs away now, Sri Lanka pacers will hope they can cause some trouble with it. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on off. Jadeja pushes it to mid on and takes a quick single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Another tossed up delivery on off. Pant dances down the track and miscues his slog to long on for a single. There are fielders in the deep but Pant is not going to shy away.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on middle. Pant defends this off the front foot towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Again on the shorter side and this time a bit of width as well! It is outside off. Jadeja rocks back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Jadeja uses the depth of the crease to perfection there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and quicker on off. Jadeja goes back this time and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Nicely tossed up around off at 78 kph. Jadeja goes forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on off. Jadeja goes back and works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya (24-2-72-2) comes back into the attack.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up this time on middle. Pant skips down the track and pushes it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly shorter outside off. Jadeja cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, around off. Jadeja chops it towards point for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A full delivery on middle. Pant drives it right of mid on. Angelo Mathews there dives and keeps it to just a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A fullish delivery, on off. Pant skips down the track and pushes it towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, This one nips back in as it pitches on off. Jadeja gets forward and looks to defend but gets the inside edge past stumps behind square on the leg side for a single. There is an appeal from the bowler but there is a big inside-edge and no one else is interested.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Slighlty shorter, outside off. Jadeja tries to cuts it away fine and opens the face of his blade but hits this straight to the fielder at gully.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, On a length and angling into middle and leg. Pant works it towards square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and works it away towards mid on. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on a fuller length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards extra cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards deep cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant leans and blocks it out watchfully. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Full again, on middle. Rishabh Pant makes room and cuts it towards the fielder at point. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and blocks it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Is this a fair catch? The soft signal is not out! The replays roll in and they show that the ball has touched the ground as he tries to catch it with a dive. So Ravindra Jadeja will continue. Good reflexes shown by Lahiru Thirimanne. However, not good enough.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, around off. Rishabh Pant defends it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, outside off, Pant drives and finds the fielder at mid off. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Leg bye! Another length delivery, jagging back in on middle. Ravindra Jadeja misses his flick and the ball defects off his pads and rolls towards point. The batters sneak in a leg bye!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, coming back in, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and slashes it towards the fielder at gully, who collects the ball on the bounce. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Fraction short, outside off. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and taps it towards deep cover and rotates the strike!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up again, outside off, full in length. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, loopy ball. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full now, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Not the best follow-up delivery! Shorter one, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja swivels and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A tough chance goes down! Another loopy ball, full in length, spinning away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge towards first slip. Lahiru Thirimanne dives and stretches his right hand to grab the ball, but the ball has made contact with the ground in the process. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Spinning away, outside off, shorter ball. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards deep cover for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant leans and blocks it out this time. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Firing it in on middle, flatter ball. Rishabh Pant blocks it out off the back foot once again. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Flat and quick again, on middle. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Firing it in on middle, shorter ball. Rishabh Pant does well to stay back and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, on middle, and full in length. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Tosses it up, full and on middle. Rishabh Pant advances down the pitch and dabs it towards cover-point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long off for  single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter now, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Much fuller, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge past the fielder at first slip for two runs. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, spinning away, outside off. Rishabh Pant pushes it towards deep cover for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad quicker and flatter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pushes it towards mid on.  

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Much slower through the air now, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Shorter and quicker, around middle and off. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards point for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, ! Clever shot! A fuller ball, loopy one, around the leg pole. Rishabh Pant gets down on his knee and sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja slashes it towards cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it towards mid on for a single. He retains the strike. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and taps it to point. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to the fielder at mid on. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long on for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and quicker, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out off the back foot. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Another loopy ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward and defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, A fuller delivery on off. Pant skips down the track and pushes it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara is walking off the field! This is not a good news from Sri Lankan point of view. There seems to be some kind of niggle but doesn't looks that serious as he was walking off quite comfortably off the field. Kusal Mendis is the substitute fielder replacing him. Let's hope that Lahiru Kumara will be back on the field pretty soon.

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, ! Good shot by Pant! Slightly shorter outside off this time. Pant cuts it through point for a boundary. Nice shot beats the diving fielder at backward point comfortably.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter, on the pads. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Beauty! Slower through the air, full again, spinning away outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja is the next man in.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Review! Shreyas Iyer has been given out LBW here! He has taken a review straightaway! He is in trouble if he has not got bat on this one. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows no bat involved. The Ball Tracker rolls and it shows three reds, so Shreyas Iyer has to walk back.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Shreyas Iyer, ! LBW! Dhananjaya de Silva comes back into the attack and strikes on his first ball! He picks up the wicket of Shreyas Iyer! A peach of a delivery! A fuller ball, turning it in on middle. Shreyas Iyer looks to defend this but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball spins back into him and hits him on the back pad. The umpire raises his finger immediately after the appeal. Shreyas Iyer opts for a review! No bat involved confirms UltraEdge. Thr

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Rishabh Pant pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Much fuller now, down the leg side on this occasion. Rishabh Pant tries to flick but misses. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Another length delivery, outside off, at 133.4 clicks. Rishabh Pant opens the face of the bat and guides it past point for a brace. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, around the off pole. Rishabh Pant leans and defends it out. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Fraction shorter, on middle. Rishabh Pant shows the full face of the bat and defends it out. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A length ball, wide of off. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and slashes it towards deep cover for a brace. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Another one on that middle and leg line. Iyer is well forward to block it again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Goes over the wicket now and serves this on middle and leg. Iyer defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, A flatter delivery on middle and coming through with the arm at 83.6 kph. Iyer works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A slightly shorter delivery on middle. A natraj pull-shot by Pant this time to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower in the air around leg. Iyer works it to mid-wicket for a single. Iyer looks for a second run there but Pant sends him back.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up nicely on middle. Iyer gets well forward and blocks it.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, A good-length delivery, around off. Iyer looks to defend it but the ball catches the inside edge of his blade. It goes past stumps behind square on the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, ! Lovely timing by Iyer! A fullish delivery that is drifting on the pads. Iyer uses his wrists and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, A good-length delivery, on off at 138.2 kph. Iyer opens the face of his blade and hits it to point.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Another short delivery, on off. Not very high this time and Pant pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A good bouncer this time on off at 141.1 kph. Pant sways away from the line of the ball.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off. Pant blocks it out towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Loopy delivery, on off. Iyer nicely defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower in the air, on off. Iyer gets right forward to block it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter delivery on middle this time. Pant goes deep in his crease and pulls it in his own unusual fashion towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, This is interesting! Another loopy delivery on middle. Pant advances again but is nowhere near the pitch off the ball and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on middle this time. Pant skips down the track but ends up just defending it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! A rare bad delivery by Lasith Embuldeniya! A flatter delivery turning into leg. Pant clips it fine towards long leg for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, This one holds on the surface a little bit! On a length, around off. Iyer plays it a tad early and checks his shot but plays it quite well in the end.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Another delivery, on that good length and around off. Iyer defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, outside off. Iyer pushes it towards the off side now.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, on off. Iyer watches it carefully and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, ! This time he decides to not back away from his natural instinct! A fullish delivery, around off. Iyer goes with the flow and drives it uppishly over covers for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, On a good length, around off. Probably coming into Iyer a little this time. He looks to drive it towards the off side but gets the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes slower and fuller on off. Pant takes a step or two well forward and defends it nicely.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, This is outside off. Iyer pushes it towards point and takes a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes shorter on middle. Pant uses the depth of the crease and works it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker this time on off at 89.2 kph. Pant defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly shorter on off. Iyer goes back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Like the first session, India have lost two wickets in this session as well. They were cruising along nicely in the first hour of the session, but both Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli perished soon and failed to make it big. Hanuma Vihari did play a fine knock of 58 after being promoted to number 3.  All the four batters got to a good start but they failed to go big. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are currently at the crease and building a partnership. India will be hoping they go on and p

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle. Iyer defends it towards short leg.

A much better session for Sri Lanka! A good display of bowling from them in this session and they will be mighty pleased with their effort. They did not let the batters score freely this time and got rid of two set batters, Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli. Lasith Embuldeniya once again was the stand-out bowler, as he got the big wicket of Kohli and kept things tight as well. The only thing Sri Lanka will be disappointed with would be about the no balls. They will look to minimize those in the f

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Hits that length hard again, on off. Pant gets forward and defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A good-length delivery, outside off. Pant leaves it alone.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, ! Typical Rishabh Pant! A length deliver, outside off. Pant skips down the track and makes room for himself. He hits this over the cover fielder for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, First run of the final session, and with that, the 200 comes up for India! A fullish delivery, outside off. Iyer drives it towards deep point for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Goes slightly shorter this time, on off. Iyer goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.

Suranga Lakmal will bowl from the other end. 

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Lakmal starts with a full delivery, on off. Iyer drives it to mid off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker again, around off. Pant pushes it towards the off side. A maiden to start the session.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter on middle and turning into Pant. He looks to work it away but gets hit high on the pads.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes fuller this time, on off. Pant flicks it to mid-wicket.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and shorter again, on middle. Pant pushes it left of the bowler.

We are back for the final session! The players are out in the middle. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant will resume the batting for India. Lasith Embuldeniya will begin with the ball. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A flatter and slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant goes back and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off. Pant gets well forward and defends it. Very slow in the air to start this session by Lasith Embuldeniya.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Another delivery on that tight line, on off. Iyer gets well forward and negotiates it safely. At Tea on Day 1, India are 199/4!

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, around off. Iyer drives it on up towards the cover fielder.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Bit fuller and around off. Iyer drives it to covers this time.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery angling into middle this time. Iyer pushes it towards the leg side.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, This time a length delivery, on off. Iyer blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, ! Glorious shot! A fullish delivery, around off. Iyer leans forward and drives it. He opens the face of his blade a little and gets it wide of deep extra-cover fielder for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slower in the air, on off. Pant gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off. Pant defends this towards the off side with soft hands.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, A fuller delivery, on off. Iyer pushes it to covers for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Edge this time but the ball falls short of the first slip fielder! A tossed up delivery on middle. There is drift and turn this time and the ball catches the outside edge of Iyer's blade as he looks to defend. The ball falls short of Lahiru Thirimanne at first slip and Iyer survives.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly quicker at 83.9 kph on middle. Iyer defends this again off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle. Iyer gets well forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Pulls his length back this time, around off. Pant rides the bounce and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly fuller on middle. Iyer glances it to deep square leg for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and angling into middle and leg at 126.7 kph. Iyer defends this comfortably towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, This time a quick single! A length delivery around off. Pant pushes it with soft hands towards the off side and takes a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off and angling across Pant. He defends this off the front foot afain.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A good-length delivery, on off. Pant defends it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker now, an arm ball, tad shorter, on middle. Shreyas Iyer stays back and misses his flick. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller ball, outside off, tosses it up on this occasion. Shreyas Iyer leans and chips it towards cover. Dimuth Karunaratne dives it to his right and collects it on the bounce. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tad shorter, around middle. Shreyas Iyer goes back and flicks with the inner half of his bat towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tad quicker, around middle. Rishabh Pant rocks back and whips it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on middle. Pant leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter ball, turning it away, outside off. Shreyas Iyer stays back and pushes it towards cover. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Another length delivery, outside off. Rishabh Pant looks to block this but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, This one lands on a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery, outside off. Shreyas Iyer hangs back and pushes it towards deep cover and rotates the strike. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Another length delivery, outside off. Shreyas Iyer cuts it towards deep point. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Another length delivery, outside off, at 135.1 clicks. Shreyas Iyer does not fiddle with it.  

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, On a length, outside off. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter ball, around middle. Shreyas Iyer pushes it towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant steps down the pitch again and knocks it past mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller ball, outside off, turning it away from the right-hander, Shreyas Iyer dabs it towards point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tad shorter, turning it in, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps advances down the pitch and pushes it towards long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Bangs! First six of the innings! Fuller ball, turning it in, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and tonks it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, spinning it in, on middle. Rishabh Pant defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Full in length, outside off, at 128.1 clicks. Shreyas Iyer lets that go through. End of another successful over for Sri Lanka!

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Fullish ball again, shaping away outside off. Shreyas Iyer offers no shot.

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Pitches it up, outside off, shaping away. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, ! CHOPPED ON! Vishwa Fernando strikes this time! He gets rid of another set batter. Hanuma Vihari departs after a fine innings! Fuller ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and looks to drive this, but the ball goes off the inside edge of his blade and knocks the leg stump over! Just want Sri Lanka needed. Two new batters at the crease now. 

Shreyas Iyer walks in at number 6.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Very full, outside off again. Hanuma Vihari pushes it to the fielder at point. 

Vishwa Fernando will continue.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, on middle and off, full in length. Hanuma Vihari eases it to long off for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, No ball! Fuller ball again, slower through the air again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstepped once again and a no ball is given! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Much slower through this time, outside off, loopy ball. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, on middle. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full and around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Full again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari taps it towards square leg off the back foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari lunges and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, On a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant cuts it onto the ground and the ball flies over the fielder at gully. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, shaping back in, around the fifth stump line. Rishabh Pant shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Angling into the left-hander, on a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant offers no shot to that. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, This one lands on a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari slashes it towards deep point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, ! CLEANED HIM UP! That's a huge, huge wicket! Change of ends for Lasith Embuldeniya has worked for Sri Lanka! Lasith Embuldeniya strikes once again and sends back Virat Kohli this time. A fuller ball, this one lands around middle and turns away towards the off pole. Virat Kohli rocks back and tries to defend this, but he gets beaten past the outside edge as the ball spins away from him and knocks the off stump. India lose their third wicket. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Shorter now, turning it into the left-hander. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid-wicket. An excellent over from Lasith Embuldeniya!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, SLower through the air, full again on middle. Rishabh Pant pushes it uppishly towards the bowler. The ball falls just short of Lasith Embuldeniya. 

Rishabh Pant walks in at number 5.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A loopy ball, fuller, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Flighted delivery, full and outside off. Virat Kohli leans and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, full in length, on middle. Virat Kohli leans and pushes it towards mid on. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On a length again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another length delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, No ball! Full ball, wide of off. Hanuma Vihari drives it uppishly away from his towards Dhananjaya de Silva at point, who drops the catch. Lucky for him, Vishwa Fernando has overstepped has a no ball is called! That is the 7th no ball of the innings. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, around off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point for a single.  

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, ! Wow, wonderful shot! Very full, wide of off. Virat Kohli presses forward, reaches out to it, and creams it past cover for a beautiful boundary. He moves to 40 now!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, On a length, around middle. Virat Kohli defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter one again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and pushes it past first slip for a brace. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari stays back and dabs it towards point. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari drives and finds the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Pitches it up again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it towards point. 

Drinks! This partnership is going along quite nicely and India are in a position of strength now. Both the batters are looking quite comfortable in the middle and apart from Lasith Embuldeniya, Sri Lankan bowers are not threatening these two batters enough to produce some positive result for the Lankans. They need to break this partnership quickly otherwise a big first innings score is right on the cards!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, outside off, on a fuller length. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Another length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another length ball, wide of off. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and slashes it towards deep point. the fielder there runs across to his right and cuts it out. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Length ball, width on offer. Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep cover for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, outside off, at 136.7 clicks. Virat Kohli watches it sail through to the keeper. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Tad fuller, wide of off this time. Virat Kohli offers no shot to that. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another delivery that is slower in the air, on off. Vihari defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up around off. Vihari get well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, A fullish delivery on off. Kohli drives it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker delivery on middle. Kohli works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Ohh...in the air for a while! A slighlty shorter delivery on off and this one holds on the surface a bit and Kohli pushes it a tad early. The ball goes in the air but falls short of the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, NO NALL!  Third no ball by the spinner! A fuller delivery, around off. Kohli pushes it towards the off side as Lasith Embuldeniya oversteps again.

Change of ends for Lasith Embuldeniya! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle. Kohli gets well forward and defends it.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, around off. Vihari watches it till the end and lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another harmless length delivery, outside off. Vihari leaves it alone.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, outside off. Vihari lets it go this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, around off. Vihari blocks it out calmly as ever.

Vishwa Fernando (5-0-35-0) comes back into the attack. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, 8000 Test runs for Kohli in his 100th Test match! What a tremendous achievement by a tremendous player! 6th Indian to reach the landmark! A length delivery, outside off. Kohli pushes it to deep cover for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, A slightly shorter delivery, way outside off from 'round the wicket. Kohli leaves it alone.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, around off at 142.6 kph. Vihari is solid in his defence. India are going along nicely here.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, around off at 138 kph. Kohli pushes it towards the off side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Kumara goes back of a length again, outside off. Vihari pushes it towards deep point for a single again.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off. Kohli punches it to deep cover for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, on off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, ! SHOT! Short and width provided this time. Kohli cuts it to through covers for a boundary. More of a back foot punch this, plays it well in front of square.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Slower in the air, on off. Kohli drives it towards the off side and takes a single. 150 up for India! Lasith Embuldeniya has been bowling non-stop from one end, will we see him bowling another over?

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Quicker and fuller on middle. Vihari pushes it to mid on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on off at 82 kph. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on middle again. Kohli works it right of mid on and takes a quick single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy delivery on middle. Kohli works it to mid-wicket.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up on off. Vihari drives it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Fifty for Hanuma Vihari! He has been given the opportunity to bat at number 3 today and he has grabbed it with both hands. A shorter delivery on middle. Vihari pulls it to fine leg for a single. He would like to get a big one here!

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, on middle. Kohli works it to deep square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Kumara bangs this short around leg. Kohli looks to pull but misses. The ball goes just past his gloves there.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, on off. Vihari works it towards the leg side for a single. A bit of reverse swing there!

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari punches this off the back foot towards the off side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A short delivery and down the leg side. Vihari looks to pull it but misses.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and around leg. Kohli looks to work it towards the leg side but misses and the ball hits his pads. However, it is going down leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Goes fuller on off. Vihari drives it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Pulls his length back a little and pushes this one a tad quicker on middle and leg. Vihari defends it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another loopy delivery on middle. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly slower on middle. Vihari defends it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, On middle and fuller at 84.4 kph. Vihari drives it back to the bowler.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Goes a bit more fuller this time on off at 141.1 kph. Kohli drives it to mid on.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, A good-length delivery around off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off. Vihari rides the bounce and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, This is short and wider outside off. Kohli cuts it to deep point for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, A good-length delivery, outside off. Kohli decides to leave it alone. This is the line you need to bowl to Kohli.

Lahiru Kumara (6-1-29-1) is back on!

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari punches it to covers for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another tossed up delivery on off. Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, He goes fuller this time and slower in the air on off. Kohli gets well forward now to block it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another delivery on the shorter side on off. Kohli is solid in his defence again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and fatter on off. Kohli goes back and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, NO BALL! Fuller on off. Vihari drives it to deep cover for a single. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstpped again and this is poor from the spinner.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air on off. Vihari gets forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on off. Kohli drives it left of the bowler. Lasith Embuldeniya dives to stop it but ends up deflecting it towards the mid off region for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, On a length, around off and this one nips back in. Kohli looks to push it towards the off side but gets the inside edge behind square on the leg side for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller this time on off. Kohli looks to drive it towards the off side but the ball hits the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, This time a shorter length delivery on off at 124 kph. Vihari pulls it to fine leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery and shapinng into Vihari a little. Vihari gets forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, around off. Virat Kohli stays back and pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, A length delivery on off. Kohli blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely bowled this time. Loopy delivery around off. Vihari presses forward to defend but the ball catches the outside edge of his blade. It goes through the third man region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! A fuller delivery, outside off. Kohli drives it to deep cover for a single. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, ! Short and Kohli uses the depth of the crease to a great effect! Lasith Embuldeniya has been bowling short in this over and ends up bowling another short delivery on off. Kohli goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up this around off. Kohli gets forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and flatter on off. Kohli blocks this off the back foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Around off and turning away a little. Kohli goes back and punches it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, A flatter and shorter delivery, around off. Vihari cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, around middle. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and looks to block this, but the ball goes off the outside edge past point for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish delivery now, touch wider of the off stump. Hanuma Vihari does not fiddle with that. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a length now, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and leaves it alone.  

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off, at 130.0 clicks. Hanuma Vihari lets that go through to the keeper. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, NO BALL! Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari offers no shot on that. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped and the umpire signals a no ball. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, ! Lovely shot! Perfect timing on that one. A length ball, angling in on the pads. Hanuma Vihari flicks it past mid on for a glorious boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, shaping in, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Very full, on middle, flighted ball. Virat Kohli knocks it towards mid off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, around off, full in length. Virat Kohli lunges and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter and an arm ball, on middle. Hanuma Vihari pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller again. Hanuma Vihari leans and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower through the air, spinning away, around off. Hanuma Vihari stays back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, coming back in, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Outside off now, on a length. Virat Kohli blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! Length ball, angling in on the pads again. Virat Kohli shuffles across and tries to flick this but misses and gets hit on the pads. That was sliding down leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, ! Top shot! Tadd fuller, angling in on the pads. Virat Kohli waits for it, uses his wrists and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal will start from the other end. So Sri Lanka opting for the combination of spin-pace after Lunch.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Length again, jagging back in, around middle. Virat Kohli taps it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, angling in, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders his arms. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery, full in length, around off. Hanuma Vihari lunges and blocks it out solidly. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller again, around middle and leg. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out towards the leg side. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, full and outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out. 

We are back for the middle session! Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle. Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli also walk out to resume their innings. Lasith Embuldeniya to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Hanuma Vihari will be on strike. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted delivery, fuller again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari defends it out off the front foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, ! Hanuma Vihari begins the post-Lunch session with a boundary! Very full, loopy, on middle. Hanuma Vihari drills it past mid on for a boundary. 

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 …

The pitch had little help for the seam bowlers at the start but Vishwa Fernando failed to bowl at consistent lines and lengths. Lakmal though was quite good but it was the extra pace of Kumara that brought them their first breakthrough as Kumara got rid of dangerous Rohit Sharma. However, the star of this session for Sri Lanka was Lasith Embuldeniya who bowled with great control and his change of pace troubled almost all Indian batters. He got the set Agarwal and it will be interesting to see

The first session of any Test match is very crucial and we can safely say that both teams will be quite happy with their effort in this session. India started off in a positive fashion as Rohit and Mayank went about their business in quite a confident manner. However, Rohit departed just when he was looking ominous for Sri Lanka and then his opening partner Agarwal also could not build on the start he got. India’s new number 3, Vihari and the man playing his 100th Test, Virat Kohli ensured tha

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Shorter one now, on middle. Virat Kohli punches it down to long on and runs across to the other end. The fielder there throws it towards the bowler's end, and there is no back up there. An overthrow taken! That will be lunch on Day 1!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari eases it down to long on for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, around middle. Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket. A misfield there allows them to take a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Tad shorter, turning it in, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, on middle. Virat Kohli pushes it back to the bowler.  

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Dhananjaya de Silva goes over the wicket now, serves a loopy ball, full in length, around middle. Virat Kohli defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted delivery, outside off. Blocked out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller, outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery again, around middle and leg. Hanuma Vihari tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter one now, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari stays back and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full and outside off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, very full, on middle. Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep square leg for three runs. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Floated delivery, fuller ball, around middle. Hanuma Vihari pushes it back to the bowler.  

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off, fuller ball. Hanuma Vihari defends it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, on middle, on a fuller length. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Fuller now, flatter. Virat Kohli knocks it towards long on for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Shorter ball, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Floated delivery, fuller, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point for a single. He retains the strike!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, around off, full in length. Virat Kohli lunges and defends. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another fuller ball, slower through the air again, around middle. Virat Kohli presses forward and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, full again, around off. Virat Kohli leans and blocks it out solidly. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Fuller now, around middle. Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter now, spinning away, outside off. Hanuma Vihari, on the back foot pushes it towards deep cover for a single. That brings up the 100 for India!

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari pushes it off the back foot towards point for a single. He will keep strike for the next over!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Tad shorter, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point and rotates the strike!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Another length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli blocks it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, ! A straight drive cannot get better than that! Very full, around off. Virat Kohli presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the bowler for a glorious boundary!

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Quick single! On a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and taps it towards cover-point. Single taken! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Lovely delivery! Another loopy ball, full again, outside off. Virat Kohli leans to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Flatter now, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid on. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller, outside off. Hanuma Vihari pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari eases it to the fielder at mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower through the air, spinning away, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On the pads this time. Vihari easily flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Ohh..the angle from 'round the wicket nearly does the trick here! A good-length delivery from 'round the wicket, around off. Vihari looks to defend it but the ball straightens a bit after coming into him from the angle. It catches the outside edge of his blade. However, the ball falls short of the first slip fielder. The ball hits his finger and goes behind him for a couple.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari blocks it out this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish delivery, outside off from 'round the wicket. Vihari drives it back to the bowler now. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, ! Vihari is looking quite comfortable here, he plays a lovely shot again! An overpitched delivery, outside off. Vihari gets a good stride forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando comes back into the attack. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A full delivery on middle and leg. Vihari flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Again tossed up, outside off. Kohli pushes it towards covers now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Ohh..in the air but safe! Tossed up on off and very slow in the air. Kohli tries to work it towards the leg side. However, he gets a leading edge and the ball goes towards deep extra-cover region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle. Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, ! LBW! Lasith Embuldeniya strikes! He has been brilliant so far and is finally rewarded! Mayank Agarwal has to walk back and he will be disappointed but a very good delivery this! An arm ball this time on middle. Agarwal presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball hits him on the front pad. There is a huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Mayank Agarwal consults with Hanuma Vihari but they decide to not tak

The crowd erupts as Virat Kohli walks out to bat on his 100th Test. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Slower in the air, around off. Agarwal pushes it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Shorter on off this time. Agarwal goes back and punches it to covers. Dimuth Karunaratne does well to stop it this time.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Another back of a length delivery on middle. Vihari plays it calmly towards the leg side again.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle. Vihari blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle. Vihari defends it calmly towards the leg side. 

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, on off. Vihari is compact in his defence again. It goes towards mid off but no single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter this time but down the leg side. Vihari looks to pull it but misses. The keeper does well to dive to his left and stop it.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off at 148.7 kph. Vihari goes back and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tries a quicker delivery this time and goes a fraction short around off. Vihari goes back and punches it through cover-point for three runs. Actually Dimuth Karunaratne misfields there as he slides to stop it and that allows them to take three runs.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower and tossed up around off. Vihari gets forward again and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air, around off at 79.6 kph. Vihari gets forward and defends it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another lovely delivery. He is bowling on that tight line and the length that it making the batter play on the front foot. Vihari though does well to block it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly quicker this time, on off. Vihari blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on off. Vihari defends this off the front foot.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A short delivery this time on middle. Agarwal ducks under it.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle and leg at 143 kph. Vihari is hurried by that ball and manages to work it towards the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, around off. Vihari waits for it and then plays it late towards the off side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle and leg and this one nips back in sharply. Vihari looks to work it towards the leg side but misses and the ball hits him high on the pads.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, around off at 141 kph. Agarwal pushes it towards point for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, Full delivery on off. Agarwal drives it to mid off. Better line from Kumara.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on off. Agarwal drives it to long off for an easy single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Loopy delivery on middle this time. Agarwal defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly shorter outside off. Vihari cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Quicker on middle. This time Vihari blocks it out comfortably.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air on middle. Vihari defends but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal from the Lankan players but the inside-edge saves Vihari there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on off. Agarwal drives it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A length delivery on middle. Agarwal clips it to deep square leg for a single. He needs to be around that off stump line.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, around leg. Vihari glances it to fine leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, on off. Vihari just blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length and around leg this time. Vihari looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads but it is going down leg. Vihari misses out on a scoring opportunity there!

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A fullish delivery around off. Agarwal leans forward and drives it through covers. The fielder there puts in a dive and saves a run for his team as the batters run three.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, On a length and this one nips back into middle and leg. Agarwal defends this off the inside half of his blade to square leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another lovely delivery! Tossed up outside off and turning away this time. Vihari gets forward and looks to push at it but gets beaten off the outside edge.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on middle this time. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Again provides a bit of width and Agarwal goes deep in his crease again and cuts it to deep cover for a single.

DRINKS! The first hour has certainly belonged to India. They have been scoring quite freely here. But Sri Lanka have done well to break the opening partnership by getting the big wicket of Rohit Sharma. They need to capitalize on the same now. While India will be looking to build another partnership here with the pitch looking nice and flat. Also, it's time for some spin! Lasith Embuldeniya comes into the attack. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, ! Nicely played! Slower in the air and slightly shorter with a bit of width outside off. Agarwal waits for it and cuts it through point for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Slower in the air and outside off. Agarwal pushes it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up nicely on middle. Agarwal defends this off the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, This time a pacy full delivery on middle at 147.2 kph. Vihari blocks it out towards the leg side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, The short-pitch stuff continues. It is down the leg side and Vihari just lets it go.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Another shorter length delivery around leg. Vihari lets it go and the keeper moves to his left and fails to collect it cleanly.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Bangs this short on middle at 147.3 kph. Vihari though ducks under it quite comfortably.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length ball, on middle. Vihari blocks it out this time.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, ! Nice shot! Beautifully driven! A fullish delivery around off. Vihari drives as he takes a stride forward and creams it through covers for a boundary. Indian batters are enjoying some pace from Kumara.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off at 122.9 kph. Vihari turns it towards mid-wicket for an easy single.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery and this time he corrects his line. Serves this on middle and Vihari blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, ! So first boundary for Vihari but a poor line from Lakmal! A length delivery, drifting on the pads this time. Vihari clips it past square leg for a boundary. Easy pickings for him.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, on off at 128.3 kph. Vihari is well forward this time and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, on middle. Vihari plays back to this ball, it stays a tad low but Vihari manages to block it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a good length, around off. Vihari presses forward and defends it solidly.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, angling in, around off. Hanuma Vihari shuffles across, and he jabs his bat down, but the ball goes off the inside edge towards fine leg for a single. He gets off the mark! A successful over for Sri Lanka!

Hanuma Vihari walks in at number 3.

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! CAUGHT! Lahiru Kumara draws first blood! He has been expensive but he has been rewarded now. He gets rid of Rohit Sharma. Lahiru Kumara set him up earlier with a few short balls and tempts him again to go after it, but Rohit Sharma holes out this time. Short, angling it in on middle. Rohit Sharma once again goes for the pull shot, this time he gets cramped for room and the ball goes off the top edge towards Suranga Lakmal at fine leg who takes a good

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Fuller now, around off. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid off. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Another short ball and the result is the same! Fraction short though this time, around middle. Rohit Sharma stays back, and pulls it past mid-wicket for another boundary. 50 up for India! 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! A short ball to Rohit Sharma will always be punished! Lahiru Kumara drops it short, around off. Rohit Sharma picks up the length and pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Full in length, outside off, at 140.6 clicks. Rohit Sharma presses forward and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Fullish again, around middle. Mayank Agarwal defends it towards mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Swinging it in, on a length, around the pads. Mayank Agarwal works it away towards square leg for a couple of runs. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Tad fuller now, angling in, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Shaping back in, around the pads, on a length. Rohit Sharma tucks it towards deep square leg. Single taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma presses forward and leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma offers no shot to that. 

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, Yorker-length delivery, on middle. Mayank Agarwal digs it out towards cover. 9 runs off Lahiru Kumara's first over!

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it off the back foot towards deep cover for a single. 

So here is the first bowling change of this Test match. Lahiru Kumara comes into the attack now. He replaces Vishwa Fernando.

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Wonderful shot! Too full, wide of off. Rohit Sharma leans, opens the face of the bat, and carves it past cover for a boundary. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, around middle and off, on a length. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid on. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Welcome to the attack, Lahiru Kumara! A full toss, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma clips it past mid on for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, on a length. Mayank Agarwal pushes it towards cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it towards gully. Pathum Nissanka there dives to his right and makes a good stop. Saved a certain boundary there! 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, swinging it in, around off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Fraction shorter now, around middle. Mayank Agarwal pulls it gently past mid-wicket for a brace. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and the umpire signals a no ball!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length delivery, angling in around middle, at 127.4 clicks. Mayank Agarwal blocks it towards gully. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Angling in around middle and off. Rohit Sharma defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, around the fifth stump line. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Shaping away, on a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend this off the back foot, but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Classy! Fuller ball again, ouside off. Mayank Agarwal presses forward, presents the full face of the ball, and pushes it past mid off for a beautiful boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Touch fuller, around off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it towards cover-point. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards cover and scampers through to the other end for a quick single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma defends it towards mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, sliding down leg. Mayank Agarwal misses his flick.

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length, around middle. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, ! Edgy runs! Fullish delivery, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans to block this but gets an outside edge left of the diving gully fielder. The ball races away towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, No ball! Good-length delivery, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it towards point. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and a no ball is called!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Well bowled! On a length, outside off, at around 129 clicks. Mayank Agarwal presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Angling in again, on a length, around middle and leg, at 127.6 clicks, Mayank Agarwal taps it towards square leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Angling in, on middle, on a fuller length. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Shaping away, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma taps it towards point. 13 runs off the over!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, ! Glorious! Full-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma leans, opens the face of his bat, and drives it past gully for a boundary. Third boundary of the over!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around middle. Rohit Sharma blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Much fuller now, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leans to drive but gets an inside edge towards fine leg. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Back-to-back boundaries! Fraction short again, outside off. Mayank Agarwal stays in his crease, opens the face of the bat, and guides it past point for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Mayank Agarwal gets off the mark in style! Vishwa Fernando drops it short, outside off. Mayank Agarwal gets on his toes and pushes it past cover for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Length, outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards cover. No run there!

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger now, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, ! First boundary for Rohit Sharma and India! Perfect timing on this occasion! Touch fuller, darting it around the pads. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Lenth ball, around the pads. Rohit Sharma once again looks to clip this on the leg side but gets an outside edge towards the fielder at gully, who once again, collects it on the bounce. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Extra bounce! Fraction shorter, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma looks to flick it on the leg side, but the ball goes off the leading edge towards gully, who collects it on a couple of bounces. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Swing and a miss! Forcing the batter to dive this time! Tad fuller, shaping away, outside off at 136.2 clicks. Mayank Agarwal leans and looks to drive but misses. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length delivery, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans and blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, An outswinger this time, on a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal lets that go through. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Swinging it in, around middle, on a length. Mayank Agarwal tries to defend but gets an inside edge through his legs towards short fine leg. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma opens the face of the bat and pushes it towards cover for a single. Rohit Sharma and India are up and running!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Vishwa Fernando begins with a tad fuller ball, nipping in, around middle. Rohit Sharma looks to block this but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Good ball to begin with for Vishwa Fernando!

Vishwa Fernando will share the new ball with Suranga Lakmal.

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Another length delivery, shaping away, around off. Mayank Agarwal stays in his crease and blocks it out watchfully. A maiden to begin with!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, An outswinger, outside off, on a length, at 129.1 clicks. Mayank Agarwal shoulders his arms at it. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! A beautiful delivery! On a length, an outswinger, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle as they take their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal are the openers for India and they walk out to the middle now. Suranga Lakmal to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Mayank Agarwal will be on strike. Here we go...

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Another good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to block this but gets a bottom edge towards third slip, who collects it on the bounce. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Suranga Lakmal begins with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

All the players are out in the middle for their respective national anthem. It will be Sri Lanka's national anthem followed by India's. We are done with the anthems and it is time for action to begin now!

Virat Kohli is being felicitated for his 100th Test. A proud moment for Virat Kohli, as he receives a special cap from his childhood hero, Rahul Dravid! Virat Kohli says that it's a special moment for him, and he thanks all his teammates and family for their support. States that in today's generation they play a lot of cricket with all the formats of the game, but he is feeling proud to play his 100 games in the purest format of the game and receive his 100th Test cap from his childhood her

Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that they would have batted first as well, they are playing with 3 seamers, but the wicket looks good to bat on. Mentions that they have played 300 tests but they have never won in India, but they want to create history here and do something different today. Informs that they are playing with 3 seamers and 2 spinners.

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bat first. He says that it is similar Indian condition and it is important to score big while batting first. He says that it is a big opportunity for him to lead the Test team and he never dreamt of it but would like to do well here. He mentions that there has been a buzz around the team and says that this is a special occasion for Virat and everyone and they are looking forward to this game. Mentions that they are playing with three spinn

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Lahiru Thirimanne, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara. 

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jayant Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.  

TOSS - India have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first. 

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Russel Arnold are down near the pitch. Russel says it looks different and it looks like a batting track but a deeper look will show some cracks but they are not likely to break. He mentions that there is grass in the back of a length area of the pitch and there will be help for spinners as well. Both Deep and Russel mention that the team winning the toss should bat first.

... FIRST TEST ...

Hello and welcome folks! It’s time for the first Test between India and Sri Lanka to get underway! After an exciting T20I series, it’s time for some red-ball cricket. India will be high on confidence coming into this game after a dominant performance in the shortest format. Although their last Test series against South Africa did not go their way, they will be eager to get back to winning ways in the longest format. While Sri Lanka will have to leave their white-ball woes behind them and

Sri Lanka have not been at their best in Test cricket in India. But they are well and truly capable of changing things around. Skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne and Lasith Embuldeniya are the players who have displayed their magic in Test cricket and they will be the ones to watch out for. The visitors will have to get their best game forward and prove their worth against India.

It’s a new and fresh start for India in the longest format of the game, as Rohit Sharma is all set to take over the Test captaincy. India have roped in some young and talented players as well after players like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ishant Sharma were left out. This will also be Virat Kohli's 100th Test and he will be eager to score big on this special occasion. A lot to look forward to in this match. Who will dominate Day 1 of this Test? We will find out. Stay tuned for th

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

India have declared! Over 100 runs in the second session and it's safe to say that another session has belonged to India. They have plenty of runs on the board and the pressure will be on Sri Lanka. It's been a sensational batting performance. We witnessed four Indian batters getting to a solid start yesterday, and none of them went on to make a big total. Pant's blistering knock helped India reach over 350, and today riding on Jadeja's unbeaten 175, along with Ashwin's half-century, India hav

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, Shorter delivery on middle. Shami punches it to long on for a single.  Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma calls his batters in and India declare! India finish with 574/8 in their first innings!

Sri Lanka will be ruining the fact that they failed to put any pressure on the Indian lower order. They did get wickets on Day 1 despite leaking runs at a brisk rate with top-order Indian batters failing to carry their starts. However, Sri Lanka were pretty flat in the morning session and this afternoon session on Day 2. They failed to put any pressure on Indian batters and the injury to Kumara didn’t help their cause either. There was not much movement for the pacers, Lasith Embuldeniya as w

Dhananjaya de Silva (18-1-77-1) is back into the attack.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery around leg. Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg for a single.

Shami has been hit on his back by the throw from the fielder at the non-striker's end as he completes a quick single. He seems to be in some pain but nothing serious and is ready to resume.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja tries to go over cover, but the ball goes off the outer half of the bat towards point. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Back of a length, outside off. Mohammed Shami taps it to point and scampers through to the other end. There is a throw at the non-striker's end, but the ball hits Shami on the back. That brings up the 100 run partnership between these two!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Change of pace now! A slower one, angling in on middle, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja eases it to long for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another length ball, around off. Mohammed Shami looks to push this away but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, ! Edgy runs! Tad fuller, wide of off. Mohammed Shami leans to drive but the ball goes off the outside edge past the second slip fielder for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, TWO LEG BYES! Shorter now, around the pads. Mohammed Shami tries to flick this, but the ball brushes off his pads towards fine leg. Two taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter ball now, full in length, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, very full, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it towards square leg for a brace. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Bang! Another fuller ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja shimmies down the track and smashes it over long on for a biggie!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, BYES! Nothing is going Sri Lanka's way here! A fuller ball, down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja looks to sweep but he misses. Niroshan Dickwella too fails to grab the ball, as it sneaks in through his legs towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Fuller, around off. Mohammed Shami pushes taps it to mid-off. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another length delivery, outside off. Mohammed Shami guides it towards cover. The fielder from point slides to stop the ball but fails, another fielder from cover runs for the ball, but he too fails to get hold of the ball. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Angling in, on middle. Mohammed Shami tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Tad fuller now, outside off. Mohammed Shami drives and finds the fielder at cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Good-length delivery, on middle. Mohammed Shami defends it out solidly. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Touch shorter again, on middle. Mohammed Shami punches it down to long on. Mohammed Shami denies a single a this time. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, ! Cut away! Lasith Embuldeniya drops it slightly short, spinning away, outside off. Mohammed Shami slashes it past cover for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Quicker and flatter, on middle. Mohammed Shami hangs back and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Down the leg side, touch shorter, Ravindra Jadeja gets low and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tad shorter, an arm ball, around the pads. Mohammed Shami looks to flick this, but he the ball goes off the outside edge towards point. A single taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Loopy ball, fuller, on middle. Mohammed Shami blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! A boundary to end the over! Vishwa Fernando drops it short, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja picks up the length, and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, On a length, around off. Shami pushes it towards point and takes a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, A good-length delivery, around off. Shami drives it to mid off.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, ! Mohammed Shami adds salt to the wound! A fuller ball, wide of off. Mohammed Shami leans and drives it past cover for a beautiful boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A mix-up...and no harm done! A run out chance but Sri Lanka make a mess of it! An easy opportunity for Sri Lanka. A length ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards mid-wicket. They run the first one fast, Mohammed Shami comes back for the second, but he is sent back by Ravindra Jadeja mid-way. The fielder though throws it at the wrong end, towards the bowler. Vishwa Fernando too collects the ball and whips the bails off, of the non-strike

Drinks! India are in a dominating position and Jadeja is making sure that India get to a position where they can dictate this game completely. India lost Jayant Yadav early in this session but Shami has been solid and is giving good company to his partner. Sri Lanka will be just hoping that India will declare soon but they need to step up and take these two wickets as quickly as possible. Vishwa Fernando (23-1-111-2) is back on.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays back, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a brace. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle. Mohammed Shami pulls it towards fine leg. No run taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Suranga Lakmal drops it short now, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it towards deep square leg. This time Ravindra Jadeja rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Another fuller ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives it straight to the fielder at deep cover. Another do ball. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller now, spraying it down leg. Ravindra Jadeja clips it towards square leg. No run taken! 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Shami gets off the mark on his 15th delivery! Length ball, around middle and leg. Mohammed Shami flicks it to fine leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A length delivery, on off. Shami blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Ravindra Jadeja brings up his 150 in style! A loopy ball, fuller and around off. Ravindra Jadeja dances down the track and tonks it over long off for a biggie!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, No ball and Four! Shorter ball again, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Dhananjaya de Silva has overstepped here and a no ball is called. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and pushes it on the left of the bowler. Mohammed Shamiwanted a single there, but Ravindra Jadeja says no. Dhananjaya de Silva does well to run to his left and cut the ball out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pushes it towards cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full once again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out watchfully. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up nicely, very full, around off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A full toss this time on middle. Shami plays it down to mid on.

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Mohammed Shami. Not bat involved, confirms UltraEdge. Ball Tracker indicates it is the umpire's call on wickets hitting. The on-field decision stands. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A fuller delivery on middle. Shami blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, NOT ! LEG BYES! A length delivery on middle and leg. Shami looks to work it towards the leg side but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a big appeal. The umpire though is not interested. The ball goes towards the off side and the fielder at gully has a shy at the batter's end but misses and the ball goes towards the fence for a boundary as there is no one backing up. In the meanwhile, Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW. The replays rol

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! Lakmal bangs this one short on off. Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single this time. Lakmal has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A low full toss on middle. Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A fullish delivery on off. Jadeja drives it to mid on.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around off. Jadeja gets a thick outside edge this time as he looks to defend it. The ball goes towards the gully fielder.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Quicker and flatter delivery on off. Shami defends it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Another poor delivery and punished by Jadeja! This is slightly short and down the leg side again. Jadeja pulls it towards backward square leg for another boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Lasith Embuldeniya overcompensates and serves this short around leg. Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and tries to stop it with a dive but it goes through him for a boundary. 500 up for India!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Great use of the feet there! A tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja skips down the track and tonks it straight down the ground for a maximum.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up on middle. Jadeja blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, This time a bit quicker on off. Shami blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, Loopy delivery around off. Shami pushes it to covers.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad short this time and turning away. It is around off and Jadeja punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Another flighted delivery on off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten this time! Tossed up on middle and there is turn and bounce for Dhananjaya de Silva. It beats the outside edge of Jadeja's blade as he looks to defend.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva (16-1-65-1) comes back to bowl. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Another rock-solid defence by Shami! Tossed up nicely on off and equally nicely defended off the front foot by Shami.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tossed up around off. Shami defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A quicker delivery on leg. Jadeja works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side off the back foot this time.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air on middle. Jadeja pushes it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery  on middle. Jadeja blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, So a single to end the over and Jadeja will retain the strike. A short delivery on middle. Jadeja pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time an even better shot! Overpitched on middle. Jadeja drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. The fielder at long on has no chance to stop it.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Nicely played this time! Back of a length, around off. Jadeja steers it in the gap towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja flicks it towards cow corner for a couple this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja steers it towards deep point. No single taken again.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A short delivery, around off. Jadeja pulls it firmly to deep mid-wicket but denies a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, An arm ball this time, quicker and flatter on middle. Shami goes back and defends it comfortably.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, A flatter delievry on middle. Shami blocks this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja skips down the track and pushes it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker and flatter on middle. Jadeja plays it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle this time. Jadeja brings out a reverse-sweep this time and hits it towards the third man region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks it out off the front foot.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another solid block by Shami! On a length, around off. Shami goes back and defends it.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, A good-length delivery, around off. Shami gets right behind it and blocks it.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery this time on middle. Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly shorter delivery and around off. Jadeja looks to pull again but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja gets forward and defends this.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Ohh...lucky for Jadeja! A short delivery around off. Jadeja looks to pull it but gets the inside edge. The ball just goes over the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tossed up delivery on middle. Shami gets forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This one is pitched on leg and turning further down the leg side. Jadeja tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja plays it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air on middle. Jadeja gets well forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Another tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja knocks it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller now, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Mohammed Shami walks out to bat. 

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, ! TAKEN! Vishwa Fernando is rewarded for his hard work and Jayant Yadav walks back early. Vishwa Fernando was trying to angle the ball across Yadav in the previous deliveries and he does that yet again. He pitches this around off and takes the ball across the batter. Yadav goes for a big booming drive but this time he gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes towards the first slip fielder and Lahiru Thirimanne takes a good low catch. So eight down

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A tad fuller delivery this time, on off. Yadav defends this off the front foot.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A good-length delivery, around off. Yadav defends this watchully towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, This one is angled across the batter again. It is on a length and outside off. Yadav looks to push at it but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A fuller delivery, outside off. Yadav lets it go this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Stifled appeal there but no damage done! A length delivery around off. Jadeja tries to work it towards the off side but the ball hits his pads first and then his bat. The ball goes towards third man for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? Vishwa Fernando (20-1-94-1) it is!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Slower in the air, on middle. Yadav blocks it out off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Another loopy delivery on middle. Yadav pushes it towards the leg side this time.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up again, on middle stump line. Yadav defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up delivery, on middle. Yadav gets forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery, outside off. Jadeja pushes it towards point for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Lasith Embuldeniya starts with a flatter delivery around leg. Yadav looks to defend off the front foot. However, he misses. The ball hits his pads and goes towards the off side and a leg bye is taken. There is some excitement shown by Sri Lankan players as the ball hit the pad but going down leg.

We are back for the second session! The players are out in the middle. Jayant Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will resume their batting. Lasith Embuldeniya will begin with the ball. Here we go...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Sri Lanka needed this session to go their way but they were quite flat and they never looked like taking a wicket this morning. They are surely hampered by the loss of Lahiru Kumara and their decision to play only one frontline spinner has turned out to be a disaster. The wicket no doubt is good to bat on but Sri Lanka will be mighty disappointed with this session, though there was some respite with Lakmal getting rid of Ashwin at the fag-end of the session. Sri Lanka need some inspiration and

This session was always going to be crucial in the context of this Test match and the duo of Jadeja-Ashwin have made sure that India are in a dominating position now. Both batters were calm and composed and displayed their worth as genuine all-rounders with chanceless knocks until Ashwin departed trying to take on a short ball. Jadeja reached his second century in Test cricket, a fitting tribute to his mentor and legend, Shane Warne who played a major part in his growth during his Rajasthan day

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Shorter again, outside off. Jayant Yadav taps it towards point and scampers through to the other end. That will be Lunch on Day 2!

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Back of a length, on middle. Jayant Yadav shows the full face of his bat and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to the bowler, who fails to stop the ball. Single taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja watches it sail through to the keeper. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and a no ball is given.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short delivery, around off. Jadeja ducks under it comfortably.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A short ball angling into the body this time. Jadeja ducks under it.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery and down the leg side this time. Jadeja lets it go. An official warning has been given to Suranga Lakmal for landing on the danger area. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up nicely on off. Yadav gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Very full again, on middle. Jayant Yadav lunges and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Loopy ball, on middle. Jayant Yadav defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Fuller ball, on middle. Jayant Yadav leans to defend but gets a slight inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, HUNDRED FOR RAVINDRA JADEJA!A shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it towards deep point for a single. That is his second Test hundred and he is delighted. Out comes his sword and he celebrates with his trademark celebration! 

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Ends the over with another shorter ball, around middle. Jayant Yadav taps it towards short leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Short again, around off. Jayant Yadav defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sri Lanka finally have a breakthrough! Suranga Lakmal has broken this partnerhsip. Ravichandran Ashwin departs after a fine innings! Suranga Lakmal drops it short again, much higher this time, head high. Ravichandran Ashwin goes to pull again, but he manages to get a slight top-edge back to the keeper. Niroshan Dickwella takes an easy catch. Ravichandran Ashwin walks back before the umpire even raises his finger. 

Jayant Yadav is the next man in.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Nicely done! Fraction short, on the body. Ravichandran Ashwin pullls this towards deep mid-wicket. It does not go off the middle of the bat, but the ball will race away towards the fence for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and taps it to cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Ravindra Jadeja on 99 now. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long on for a single. He moves on to 98 and he will keep strike for the next over!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Runs are flowing for India at the moment! Another gorgeous drive. Lasith Embuldeniya serves a half-volley this time, around off, loopy delivery as well. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward and creams it past cover for a boundary. He moves to 97 with that!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full and around off. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja drills it towards the right of the bowler, who dives and makes good stop

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off, fuller in length. Ravindra Jadeja leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Very full, on middle, slower through the air. Ravichandran Ashwin works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards the vacant square leg region for a brace. 450 up for India! 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin chops it onto the ground, over the fielder at gully for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Fraction shorter now, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it towards deep point and rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This one lands on a length, outside off again. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards the fielder at cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, around off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and tries to block it, but gets an inside edge back to the bowler. 

Suranga Lakmal (20-1-74-1) is back into the attack.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and cuts it towards the fielder at gully. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter now, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin defends it out. A maiden over! First of the day!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, around off, full again. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin shows the full face of his bat and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin presses forward and drives it to the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another loopy ball, outside off, full in length. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it towards the fielder at cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Outside off, fuller in length. Ravichandran Ashwin opens the face of his bat and pushes it towards point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full and outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and blocks it out solidly. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Glorious! Very full, outside off, slower through the air again. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and drives it beautifully past cover for a gorgeous boundary. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja chops it towards point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short in length, around middle, this one stays low as well. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover for a single. Fifty for Ravichandran Ashwin! He has looked so composed! Good half-century from him!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Short, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter this time, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it off the back foot towards deep cover. The fielder runs to his left, dives, and makes a good stop. Two taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full in length, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and tucks it towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Exquisite timing! He has made it look so easy! Very full, slower through the air, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin shimmies down the pitch and pushes it gently past mid on for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, outside off, on a fuller length. Ravindra Jadeja leans, opens the face of his bat, and pushes it towards point. Single taken!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller this time, tosses it up on this occasion, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and blocks it out towards the mid-wicket region. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter ball, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, very full again, Ravindra Jadeja drives it with the inner half of his bat past mid on for a single. That brings up the 100-run stand between these two!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out towards the off side. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives it to the fielder at short cover.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Spinning it in, outside off, touch shorter this time. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it off the back foot towards deep point for a single. He retains the strike!

Lasith Embuldeniya (34-2-130-2) is back into the attack. The loss of Lahiru Kumara is really hurting Sri Lanka. They need some inspiration from somewhere and Lasith Embuldeniya need to step up here.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery, full in length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and tries to block but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man. Two runs taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward, drives, and finds the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower through the air, outside off, on a fuller length. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and drives it towards deep cover. Single taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Lasith Embuldeniya goes 'round the wicket, serves a loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it in, outside off, tad shorter. Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks it off the back foot towards deep square leg. Two taken!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fullish delivery again, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and tucks it to square leg. Another dot ball. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower through the air, full and on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and taps it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away past mid-wicket for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Lovely shot! Very full on this occasion, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin presents the full face of the bat and drives it past mid off for a boundary. He moves on to 41 with that!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fraction shorter, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and defends it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.  

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin guides towards deep point for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja slashes it towards past point. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays back and pushes it towards deep cover and rotates the strike. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pushed quicker on leg. Ashwin works it to deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower in the air, on middle. Ashwin drives it back to the bowler.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes fuller, on off. Ashwin drives it to sweeper cover for a couple.

DRINKS! Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are looking quite comfortable at the crease. They have been scoring runs and have not the let the bowlers trouble them. The duo has put 79 runs together and will be looking to carry on the same way till Lunch. Sri Lanka have been wicketless so far, and they will have to break this partnership and not let India get away with a bigger total. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker delivery on middle. Ashwin gets forward and defends it towards the leg side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on off. Jadeja drives it to long off for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter and quicker delivery on middle. Jadeja goes back and blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery, outside off. Ashwin pushes it to covers this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery, around off and a bit of extra bounce this time. Ashwin defends this but takes his hands off the handle as the ball hits high on the bat.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery and wider outside off. Ashwin leaves it alone.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! What a shot! This is full outside off. Ashwin leans forward and plays a lovely cover-drive as the ball races away towards the fence in a flash.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length from 'round the wicket on off. Ashwin pushes it towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Nicely played! Short and wide, outside off.  Ashwin goes back and cuts it through covers for a lovely boundary. Vishwa Fernando needs to be much fuller.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, A fullish delivery on middle again. This time Ashwin knocks it down to long on for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja drives it to mid on for a quick single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on middle. Jadeja defends this off the front foot towards short leg.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, A slightly shorter delivery, around off. Ashwin punches it to covers for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and on off. Ashwin blocks it out this time.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Coming 'round the wicket straightaway. This is fuller on off. Ashwin drives it back to the bowler.

Dhananjaya de Silva (11-1-47-1) comes into the attack. He replaces Lasith Embuldeniya. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time Jadeja gets a bit lucky! A good bouncer this time angling into the body, on off. Jadeja looks to sway away from the line of the ball. However, the ball hits his bat and goes over the slip cordon for a boundary. 400 up for India!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Another delivery on middle and fuller. Jadeja drives it nicely again but straight to the mid on fielder.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time on middle. Jadeja drives it to mid on.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time a boundary with sheer timing! A fullish delivery angling into middle and leg. Jadeja flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This time fuller on off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This one pitches on leg and turns further down the leg side. Jadeja gets a glove on it as he looks to tuck it away and gets a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is again quicker on off. Ashwin misreads the length this time and there is hardly any foot movement as he drives it to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pushed quicker on middle and leg. Ashwin defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side off the front foot for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Again outside off and fuller this time. Ashwin leaves it alone comfortably.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angled across the right-hander again, outside off. Ashwin goes chasing for it but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ashwin chops it to point this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Well bowled! A very full delivery on off and middle. Ashwin digs it out towards mid off. A hint of inswing there.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A fullish delivery, around off. Jadeja presse forward and opens the face of his blade a little. The ball goes through to the deep point fielder for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, on off. Jadeja dabs it towards the off side and looks for a single. However, Ashwin sends him back.

First bowling change of the morning! Vishwa Fernando (16-1-69-1) comes to bowl. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Six singles in the over! A fuller delivery on middle and leg. Jadeja works it towards square leg for another single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and outside off. Ashwin cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Another easy single! A fuller delivery, on middle. Jadeja drives it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, On middle and leg. Ashwin goes back and nudges it towards deep square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On the pads of the left-hander from 'round the wicket. Jadeja works it towards square leg for a single. That brings up the 50 run partnership between these two. Both the batters are looking quite comfortable out there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, A flatter delivery on middle. Ashwin works it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is full and down the leg side. Jadeja looks to flick it but misses. The ball goes through to the keeper, Niroshan Dickwella.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja goes back and punches it to mid on.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Another good stride forward from Jadeja and a defensive shot towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery angling into middle. Jadeja defends this off the front foot solidly. He is looking quite compact and looks set to get a big one here.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery from 'round the wicket on off. Jadeja blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, around off. Ashwin punches it with nice timing to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is fuller and outside off. Ashwin drives it to deep exra-cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, An arm delivery this time, darting into leg. Ashwin looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits his pads but it is going down leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and flatter outside off. Ashwin tries to cut it but mistimes it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air, on off. Jadaja drives it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller on middle this time. Ashwin skips down the track and works it through mid-wicket for three runs as the fielder in the deep cuts it off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up nicely on off. Ashwin defends it off the front foot.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is full and outside off. Jadeja lets it go watcfully. Lanka need wickets and they need them quickly here

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, It is full again, on off. Jadeja is well forward to defend it again. Only a little movement this morning for Suranga Lakmal.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is slightly fuller on off. Jadeja gets forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around off at 125 kph. Jadeja punches this through covers and gets a couple as the fielder in the deep cuts it off.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja defends this off the back foot comfortably.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length from 'round the wicket angling into Jadeja, on off. He blocks it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Floated ball again, fuller in length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it towards point. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, spinning away from the right-hander, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it in on the pads, tad shorter. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and works it away towards square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, flighted ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin drives it towards deep cover for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it towards long on and rotates the strike. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, fuller ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is not interested. Length ball, angling in on the pads. Ravindra Jadeja leans to flick but misses and gets hit on his pads. That was probably sliding down leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, spraying it down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick but misses. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Top shot! Shorter ball, width on offer this time. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and cuts it over the fielder at gully for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it off the back foot towards the fielder at cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in on middle, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja shows the full face of the bat and defends it out solidly. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, spinning in, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Loopy ball, turning it in on middle, fuller ball. Ravindra Jadeja strides forward to block it but misses and gets rapped on the front pad. The impact was probably outside there. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, around midde. Ravindra Jadeja leans and taps it towards the fielder at short leg. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it off the back foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it out solidly. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, around off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to mid on. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets that go through.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in, on a length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Fifty for Ravindra Jadeja! He brings up his half-century in style! Shorter ball, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease, gets on top of the bounce and pushes it past cover for a boundary. He will be looking to carry on and get a big score today.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Suranga Lakmal starts with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leavs it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal will start from the other end.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another fuller ball, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, around off, pitches it up. Ravichandran Ashwin drives and finds the fielder at mid off. 

The action is all set to begin on Day 2! This first hour will be crucial with a new cherry of just five overs old at Sri Lanka's disposal. Both teams are wearing black bands and served a minute of silence in the memory of the late Shane Warne earlier. The Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are into the middle as well to resume their innings. Lasith Embuldeniya to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted delivery, full in length, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and slashes it past point for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, tosses it up, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Lasith Embuldeniya begins with a loopy ball, fuller, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Ajit Agarkar are near the pitch. Ajit Agarkar says it still looks like a batting wicket, there are bare pitches and we can still expect some turn. Mentions that a little bit wear and tear on Day 2 and Sri Lanka will only find it tough to bat on. Deep Dasgupta adds that the pitch is only going to start favouring the spinners.

As we build towards Day 2 of this Test match it is worth mentioning that the cricketing world will be poorer with the shocking news of the passing away of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4, 2022. Warney was a legend and once in a century player in a true sense, his artistry with the ball mesmerized generations of young kids around the world and with 708 Test wickets, he showed the world that conditions doesn’t matter if you have class and

The first day of this Test match turned out to be quite an absorbing one with pitch assisting both bowlers and batters, the competition was quite even between the two sides. India did score runs at a brisk rate but kept losing wickets and that ensured that Sri Lanka were always in the game. However, Pant’s counter-attacking knock tilted the day in India’s favour and with still some batting to go, India will be looking to put a big score on the board on Day 2. The first session holds the key

Hello and a warm welcome to Day 2 of this first Test match between India and Sri Lanka. The first day was quite an engrossing one and India have their noses slightly ahead with over 350 runs on the board despite losing six wickets on Day 1. However, Lanka are still very much in the game and they need to bowl well in this first session of Day 2. Let’s see how things pan out in this crucial Day 2 of this Test match.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 …

Hanuma Vihari is down for a chat. He says that he felt good going out in the middle, he enjoyed his time and he feels good to grab this opportunity of batting at number 3. Mentions that if the team requires him to bat at a different position he will be happy to do it, but his preferred position is to bat at number 3. States that initially the ball was coming on nicely to the bat but once the ball got old, it got tougher, but Rishabh is a different player altogether as he made it look easy. Infor

This is only the first day of the Test match but it is quite evident that Sri Lanka have made a mistake by going with just one frontline spinner. The injury to Kumara have made things worse for them, however, they have still managed to pick six wickets and have not let the game drift away completely for them. Lasith Embuldeniya was the pick of the bowlers as he bowled with great accuracy and clever change of pace but Pant was brutal towards him in the final session. It is still a decent day fo

Rishabh Pant unleashed all his might in the final session and despite India losing the wicket of Iyer, Pant made sure that all the pressure was on Lankans for the most part of the final session. He took Lasith Embuldeniya and Dhananjaya de Silva to the cleaners and that forced the Lankan skipper to bring his pacers back. However, the new ball brought some respite for Lankans as Pant missed out on a well-deserved century. The pair of Jadeja and Ashwin made sure that there are no more setbacks

What an engrossing day of Test cricket! Every time, India seems to be going ahead quite comfortably, Sri Lanka have made found a way back into this game with a wicket. However, India have scored at quite a decent rate and that has made sure that despite them losing six wickets, India will go back as the happier side at the end of Day 1.

Right then, that is all we have from Day 1 of this Test match! It has been quite a riveting day of Test cricket and we can expect more of the same on Day 2.  The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4.00 am GMT). Our coverage, as you know, will start well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Right then, that is all we have from Day 1 of this Test match! It has been quite a riveting day of Test cricket and we can expect more of the same on Day 2. The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4.00 am GMT). Our coverage, as you know, will start well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Top shot! Suranga Lakmal drops it short, angling it down the leg side. Ravichandran Ashwin pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary. That will be Stumps on Day 1!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, jagging back in, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards square leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another length ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and punches it past extra cover for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, An inswinger, on a length, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point and rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to push this away, but he manages to get an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 350 up for India!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Cut away! Quicker one, outside off, touch shorter. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and cuts it past first slip for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on middle, this one keeps very low and Ravindra Jadeja does well to get his bat down on time. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja leans and tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full and around middle and off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block this but he misses and gets rapped on the front pad. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Glorious! Ravichandran Ashwin gets off the mark in some style! Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin gets on top of the bounce and punches it past cover for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, LEG BYES! On a length, darting it on the thigh pads. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to tuck this away, but he misses and the ball brushes off his pads and rolls towards the fine leg fence.  

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Much fuller now, nipping in, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin drives it to the fielder at mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Good-length delivery, jagging back in on the pads. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards square leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, This one lands on a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover once again. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Length ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Edgy runs! Length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to push this away, but the ball goes off the inside edge past the leg pole, towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad fuller, outside off, shaping away. Ravindra Jadeja lets that go through. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Another length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to cut this away but misses. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja dabs it towards gully. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! This is on a good length, outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone. Vishwa Fernando has overstepped and Jadeja lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it with the inner half of his bat towards mid on. 

Ravichandran Ashwin is the next man in.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, ! TIMBER! The new ball has done the trick for Sri Lanka! Suranga Lakmal strikes and sends back Rishabh Pant. A big, big wicket this for Sri Lanka. A length ball, nipping back in, around middle. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and tries to block this but he misses and the ball goes between bat and pad to clip the bails off. Rishabh Pant cannot believe it, he sits down in disappointment. No hundred for him. But it's been a sensational innings, he rece

Review! Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW against Pant here. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that there is a big inside edge. So the original decision stays and Pant will continue.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Fuller, sliding down leg. Rishabh Pant misses his flick. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, NOT ! A low full toss, on the pads. Rishabh Pant looks to flick but he seems to have missed it. Sri Lanka players appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no. They opt for a review! UltraEdge confirms Rishabh Pant's get a big inside edge onto the pads. The on-field decision stands. 

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Ravindra Jadeja. Bat involved confirms UltraEdge! So Ravindra Jadeja will continue as the original decision stays.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, nipping back in sharply, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja looks to push this away but gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball rolls towards point and the batters sneak in a single. Good running!

The second new ball is available now! Sri Lanka have immediately taken the second new ball and Suranga Lakmal comes back to bowl. Also, we are now into over time! 30 minutes of play extended for today. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, NOT ! Vishwa Fernando serves this on a length, on middle and leg. Jadeja looks to clip but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is a big appeal from the Lankan players and they decide to take review after some consultation. However, the UltraEdge confirms that Jadeja has got a bat on this one and he will continue with his innings.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off. Pant drives it to deep point for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on off. Pant punches it to covers. Just a biggie away from his century now, will he get it with a maximum?

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Shorter delivery on middle and leg. Pant looks to pull it but misses. The ball hits him  on his body.

4 fielders outside the circle for Pant. He is on 93 and the second new ball is just one over away. Can he get to his century before that?

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja punches it to cover and takes a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Rishabh Pant takes a single now! A slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant skips down the track and looks to heave it across the line. He gets the inside edge of his blade right of the keeper for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Now he takes a single to retain the strike! A flatter delivery on middle and leg. Pant works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Another one, what an entertainer he is! A fuller delivery on middle. Pant dances down the track and bisects long off and long on to perfection for another boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! He goes again and gets a boundary again! This is on middle. Pant skips down the track and hits this towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, On middle and leg. Pant paddle it fine bit uppishly towards fine leg and gets a couple. Vishwa Fernando runs to his left and stops it with a dive.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side and now they take a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A slightly shorter delivery, outside off. Jadeja pushes it towards the off side. Pant at the non-striker's end looks for a single but is sent back.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Ohh...he was looking for a single there! A length delivery, around off. Pant dabs it with soft hands towards gully but fails to find a gap.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A very full delivery on middle by Vishwa Fernando! Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket and the batters run three as the fielder in the deep does well to stop it with a dive.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg, a length delivery this. Jadeja works it fine towards long leg for a couple.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on middle. Jadeja works it towards mid on this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and nipping into the batter this time. Jadeja gets the inside edge onto his pads as he tries to work it towards the leg side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, outside off. Jadeja lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando (13-1-56-1) is back into the attack. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant,  On middle this time. Pant skips down the track again but pushes it towards the leg side camly this time. Almost playing games with everyone out there.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Oh, my word! This guy is taking the game away from Lanka here! On off and slower in the air again. Pant dances down the track and hammers it straight down the ground for a biggie. The fielders are there in the deep but does it make any difference to this talented guy!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Pant's special, a one-handed slog! A fuller delivery on middle. Pant skips down the track and hits it straight down the ground, one bounce towards the fence.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, 300 up for India! A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on off. Jadeja prods foward and blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter on off. Jadeja punches it to covers now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! 22 runs from the over! He has taken the best bowler of the day to the cleaners here! A slightly shorter length delivery, outside off. Pant cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly short, around off. Pant late cuts this toward third man fence for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant blocks this out off the back foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! He is playing with the mindset of the bowler now! Lasith Embuldeniya pulls his length back this time and bowls this on off pole. Pant rocks back and cuts it through covers for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Here we go...again a massive hit from Pant! A fuller delivery on off. Pant dances down the track and hammers this way deep into the crowd towards wide long on fence.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Rishabh Pant, you beauty! What a shot! Tossed up on middle. Pant skips down the track and slams it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, on off. Jadeja gets well forward again and blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery on off. Jadeja defends this again off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on off. Jadeja gets well forward and blocks it.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller this time, on off. Jadeja drives it to covers.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A quicker delivery on middle and leg. Jadeja works it towards the leg side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Poor delivery by Dhananjaya de Silva! He serves a half-tracker on middle. Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker on middle and leg. Pant looks to reverse-sweep it but misses. The ball hits him on the pads but it is pitching outside leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, On middle and leg. Pant flicks it to mid-wicket and there is a misfield there but no run is taken.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja pushes it to long on for an easy single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fifty for Rishabh Pant! 8th fifty in Test cricket for him. He came in at critical time and has delivered for his team. A flatter delivery on leg. Pant works it towards backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Again on the pads. Jadeja works it to deep square leg for a single now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg and turning into the pads. Jadeja works it towards leg slip.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on off. Jadeja drives it to long off for a single. These are easy singles that Lanka need to look at.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower and slighlty shorter outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone this time.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Another full delivery, on off. Pant drives it to long off for an easy single.

DRINKS! The story remains the same! The batters are scoring runs, while the bowlers are toiling hard for wickets. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are looking quite comfortable at the crease. The second new ball is just a few overs away now, Sri Lanka pacers will hope they can cause some trouble with it. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on off. Jadeja pushes it to mid on and takes a quick single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Another tossed up delivery on off. Pant dances down the track and miscues his slog to long on for a single. There are fielders in the deep but Pant is not going to shy away.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on middle. Pant defends this off the front foot towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Again on the shorter side and this time a bit of width as well! It is outside off. Jadeja rocks back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Jadeja uses the depth of the crease to perfection there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and quicker on off. Jadeja goes back this time and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Nicely tossed up around off at 78 kph. Jadeja goes forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on off. Jadeja goes back and works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya (24-2-72-2) comes back into the attack.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up this time on middle. Pant skips down the track and pushes it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly shorter outside off. Jadeja cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, around off. Jadeja chops it towards point for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A full delivery on middle. Pant drives it right of mid on. Angelo Mathews there dives and keeps it to just a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A fullish delivery, on off. Pant skips down the track and pushes it towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, This one nips back in as it pitches on off. Jadeja gets forward and looks to defend but gets the inside edge past stumps behind square on the leg side for a single. There is an appeal from the bowler but there is a big inside-edge and no one else is interested.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Slighlty shorter, outside off. Jadeja tries to cuts it away fine and opens the face of his blade but hits this straight to the fielder at gully.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, On a length and angling into middle and leg. Pant works it towards square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and works it away towards mid on. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on a fuller length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards extra cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards deep cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant leans and blocks it out watchfully. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Full again, on middle. Rishabh Pant makes room and cuts it towards the fielder at point. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and blocks it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Is this a fair catch? The soft signal is not out! The replays roll in and they show that the ball has touched the ground as he tries to catch it with a dive. So Ravindra Jadeja will continue. Good reflexes shown by Lahiru Thirimanne. However, not good enough.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, around off. Rishabh Pant defends it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, outside off, Pant drives and finds the fielder at mid off. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Leg bye! Another length delivery, jagging back in on middle. Ravindra Jadeja misses his flick and the ball defects off his pads and rolls towards point. The batters sneak in a leg bye!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, coming back in, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and slashes it towards the fielder at gully, who collects the ball on the bounce. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Fraction short, outside off. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and taps it towards deep cover and rotates the strike!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up again, outside off, full in length. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, loopy ball. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full now, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Not the best follow-up delivery! Shorter one, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja swivels and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A tough chance goes down! Another loopy ball, full in length, spinning away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge towards first slip. Lahiru Thirimanne dives and stretches his right hand to grab the ball, but the ball has made contact with the ground in the process. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Spinning away, outside off, shorter ball. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards deep cover for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant leans and blocks it out this time. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Firing it in on middle, flatter ball. Rishabh Pant blocks it out off the back foot once again. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Flat and quick again, on middle. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Firing it in on middle, shorter ball. Rishabh Pant does well to stay back and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, on middle, and full in length. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Tosses it up, full and on middle. Rishabh Pant advances down the pitch and dabs it towards cover-point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long off for  single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter now, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Much fuller, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge past the fielder at first slip for two runs. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, spinning away, outside off. Rishabh Pant pushes it towards deep cover for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad quicker and flatter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pushes it towards mid on.  

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Much slower through the air now, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Shorter and quicker, around middle and off. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards point for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, ! Clever shot! A fuller ball, loopy one, around the leg pole. Rishabh Pant gets down on his knee and sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja slashes it towards cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it towards mid on for a single. He retains the strike. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and taps it to point. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to the fielder at mid on. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long on for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and quicker, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out off the back foot. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Another loopy ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward and defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, A fuller delivery on off. Pant skips down the track and pushes it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara is walking off the field! This is not a good news from Sri Lankan point of view. There seems to be some kind of niggle but doesn't looks that serious as he was walking off quite comfortably off the field. Kusal Mendis is the substitute fielder replacing him. Let's hope that Lahiru Kumara will be back on the field pretty soon.

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, ! Good shot by Pant! Slightly shorter outside off this time. Pant cuts it through point for a boundary. Nice shot beats the diving fielder at backward point comfortably.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter, on the pads. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Beauty! Slower through the air, full again, spinning away outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja is the next man in.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Review! Shreyas Iyer has been given out LBW here! He has taken a review straightaway! He is in trouble if he has not got bat on this one. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows no bat involved. The Ball Tracker rolls and it shows three reds, so Shreyas Iyer has to walk back.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Shreyas Iyer, ! LBW! Dhananjaya de Silva comes back into the attack and strikes on his first ball! He picks up the wicket of Shreyas Iyer! A peach of a delivery! A fuller ball, turning it in on middle. Shreyas Iyer looks to defend this but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball spins back into him and hits him on the back pad. The umpire raises his finger immediately after the appeal. Shreyas Iyer opts for a review! No bat involved confirms UltraEdge. Thr

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Rishabh Pant pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Much fuller now, down the leg side on this occasion. Rishabh Pant tries to flick but misses. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Another length delivery, outside off, at 133.4 clicks. Rishabh Pant opens the face of the bat and guides it past point for a brace. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, around the off pole. Rishabh Pant leans and defends it out. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Fraction shorter, on middle. Rishabh Pant shows the full face of the bat and defends it out. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A length ball, wide of off. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and slashes it towards deep cover for a brace. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Another one on that middle and leg line. Iyer is well forward to block it again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Goes over the wicket now and serves this on middle and leg. Iyer defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, A flatter delivery on middle and coming through with the arm at 83.6 kph. Iyer works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A slightly shorter delivery on middle. A natraj pull-shot by Pant this time to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower in the air around leg. Iyer works it to mid-wicket for a single. Iyer looks for a second run there but Pant sends him back.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up nicely on middle. Iyer gets well forward and blocks it.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, A good-length delivery, around off. Iyer looks to defend it but the ball catches the inside edge of his blade. It goes past stumps behind square on the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, ! Lovely timing by Iyer! A fullish delivery that is drifting on the pads. Iyer uses his wrists and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, A good-length delivery, on off at 138.2 kph. Iyer opens the face of his blade and hits it to point.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Another short delivery, on off. Not very high this time and Pant pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A good bouncer this time on off at 141.1 kph. Pant sways away from the line of the ball.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off. Pant blocks it out towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Loopy delivery, on off. Iyer nicely defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower in the air, on off. Iyer gets right forward to block it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter delivery on middle this time. Pant goes deep in his crease and pulls it in his own unusual fashion towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, This is interesting! Another loopy delivery on middle. Pant advances again but is nowhere near the pitch off the ball and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on middle this time. Pant skips down the track but ends up just defending it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! A rare bad delivery by Lasith Embuldeniya! A flatter delivery turning into leg. Pant clips it fine towards long leg for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, This one holds on the surface a little bit! On a length, around off. Iyer plays it a tad early and checks his shot but plays it quite well in the end.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Another delivery, on that good length and around off. Iyer defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, outside off. Iyer pushes it towards the off side now.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, on off. Iyer watches it carefully and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, ! This time he decides to not back away from his natural instinct! A fullish delivery, around off. Iyer goes with the flow and drives it uppishly over covers for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, On a good length, around off. Probably coming into Iyer a little this time. He looks to drive it towards the off side but gets the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes slower and fuller on off. Pant takes a step or two well forward and defends it nicely.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, This is outside off. Iyer pushes it towards point and takes a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes shorter on middle. Pant uses the depth of the crease and works it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker this time on off at 89.2 kph. Pant defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly shorter on off. Iyer goes back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Like the first session, India have lost two wickets in this session as well. They were cruising along nicely in the first hour of the session, but both Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli perished soon and failed to make it big. Hanuma Vihari did play a fine knock of 58 after being promoted to number 3.  All the four batters got to a good start but they failed to go big. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are currently at the crease and building a partnership. India will be hoping they go on and p

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle. Iyer defends it towards short leg.

A much better session for Sri Lanka! A good display of bowling from them in this session and they will be mighty pleased with their effort. They did not let the batters score freely this time and got rid of two set batters, Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli. Lasith Embuldeniya once again was the stand-out bowler, as he got the big wicket of Kohli and kept things tight as well. The only thing Sri Lanka will be disappointed with would be about the no balls. They will look to minimize those in the f

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Hits that length hard again, on off. Pant gets forward and defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A good-length delivery, outside off. Pant leaves it alone.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, ! Typical Rishabh Pant! A length deliver, outside off. Pant skips down the track and makes room for himself. He hits this over the cover fielder for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, First run of the final session, and with that, the 200 comes up for India! A fullish delivery, outside off. Iyer drives it towards deep point for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Goes slightly shorter this time, on off. Iyer goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.

Suranga Lakmal will bowl from the other end. 

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Lakmal starts with a full delivery, on off. Iyer drives it to mid off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker again, around off. Pant pushes it towards the off side. A maiden to start the session.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter on middle and turning into Pant. He looks to work it away but gets hit high on the pads.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes fuller this time, on off. Pant flicks it to mid-wicket.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and shorter again, on middle. Pant pushes it left of the bowler.

We are back for the final session! The players are out in the middle. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant will resume the batting for India. Lasith Embuldeniya will begin with the ball. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A flatter and slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant goes back and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off. Pant gets well forward and defends it. Very slow in the air to start this session by Lasith Embuldeniya.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Another delivery on that tight line, on off. Iyer gets well forward and negotiates it safely. At Tea on Day 1, India are 199/4!

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, around off. Iyer drives it on up towards the cover fielder.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Bit fuller and around off. Iyer drives it to covers this time.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery angling into middle this time. Iyer pushes it towards the leg side.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, This time a length delivery, on off. Iyer blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, ! Glorious shot! A fullish delivery, around off. Iyer leans forward and drives it. He opens the face of his blade a little and gets it wide of deep extra-cover fielder for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slower in the air, on off. Pant gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off. Pant defends this towards the off side with soft hands.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, A fuller delivery, on off. Iyer pushes it to covers for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Edge this time but the ball falls short of the first slip fielder! A tossed up delivery on middle. There is drift and turn this time and the ball catches the outside edge of Iyer's blade as he looks to defend. The ball falls short of Lahiru Thirimanne at first slip and Iyer survives.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly quicker at 83.9 kph on middle. Iyer defends this again off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle. Iyer gets well forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Pulls his length back this time, around off. Pant rides the bounce and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly fuller on middle. Iyer glances it to deep square leg for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and angling into middle and leg at 126.7 kph. Iyer defends this comfortably towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, This time a quick single! A length delivery around off. Pant pushes it with soft hands towards the off side and takes a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off and angling across Pant. He defends this off the front foot afain.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A good-length delivery, on off. Pant defends it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker now, an arm ball, tad shorter, on middle. Shreyas Iyer stays back and misses his flick. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller ball, outside off, tosses it up on this occasion. Shreyas Iyer leans and chips it towards cover. Dimuth Karunaratne dives it to his right and collects it on the bounce. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tad shorter, around middle. Shreyas Iyer goes back and flicks with the inner half of his bat towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tad quicker, around middle. Rishabh Pant rocks back and whips it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on middle. Pant leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter ball, turning it away, outside off. Shreyas Iyer stays back and pushes it towards cover. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Another length delivery, outside off. Rishabh Pant looks to block this but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, This one lands on a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery, outside off. Shreyas Iyer hangs back and pushes it towards deep cover and rotates the strike. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Another length delivery, outside off. Shreyas Iyer cuts it towards deep point. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Another length delivery, outside off, at 135.1 clicks. Shreyas Iyer does not fiddle with it.  

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, On a length, outside off. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter ball, around middle. Shreyas Iyer pushes it towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant steps down the pitch again and knocks it past mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller ball, outside off, turning it away from the right-hander, Shreyas Iyer dabs it towards point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tad shorter, turning it in, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps advances down the pitch and pushes it towards long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Bangs! First six of the innings! Fuller ball, turning it in, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and tonks it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, spinning it in, on middle. Rishabh Pant defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Full in length, outside off, at 128.1 clicks. Shreyas Iyer lets that go through. End of another successful over for Sri Lanka!

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Fullish ball again, shaping away outside off. Shreyas Iyer offers no shot.

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Pitches it up, outside off, shaping away. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, ! CHOPPED ON! Vishwa Fernando strikes this time! He gets rid of another set batter. Hanuma Vihari departs after a fine innings! Fuller ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and looks to drive this, but the ball goes off the inside edge of his blade and knocks the leg stump over! Just want Sri Lanka needed. Two new batters at the crease now. 

Shreyas Iyer walks in at number 6.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Very full, outside off again. Hanuma Vihari pushes it to the fielder at point. 

Vishwa Fernando will continue.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, on middle and off, full in length. Hanuma Vihari eases it to long off for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, No ball! Fuller ball again, slower through the air again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstepped once again and a no ball is given! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Much slower through this time, outside off, loopy ball. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, on middle. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full and around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Full again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari taps it towards square leg off the back foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari lunges and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, On a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant cuts it onto the ground and the ball flies over the fielder at gully. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, shaping back in, around the fifth stump line. Rishabh Pant shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Angling into the left-hander, on a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant offers no shot to that. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, This one lands on a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari slashes it towards deep point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, ! CLEANED HIM UP! That's a huge, huge wicket! Change of ends for Lasith Embuldeniya has worked for Sri Lanka! Lasith Embuldeniya strikes once again and sends back Virat Kohli this time. A fuller ball, this one lands around middle and turns away towards the off pole. Virat Kohli rocks back and tries to defend this, but he gets beaten past the outside edge as the ball spins away from him and knocks the off stump. India lose their third wicket. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Shorter now, turning it into the left-hander. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid-wicket. An excellent over from Lasith Embuldeniya!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, SLower through the air, full again on middle. Rishabh Pant pushes it uppishly towards the bowler. The ball falls just short of Lasith Embuldeniya. 

Rishabh Pant walks in at number 5.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A loopy ball, fuller, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Flighted delivery, full and outside off. Virat Kohli leans and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, full in length, on middle. Virat Kohli leans and pushes it towards mid on. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On a length again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another length delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, No ball! Full ball, wide of off. Hanuma Vihari drives it uppishly away from his towards Dhananjaya de Silva at point, who drops the catch. Lucky for him, Vishwa Fernando has overstepped has a no ball is called! That is the 7th no ball of the innings. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, around off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point for a single.  

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, ! Wow, wonderful shot! Very full, wide of off. Virat Kohli presses forward, reaches out to it, and creams it past cover for a beautiful boundary. He moves to 40 now!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, On a length, around middle. Virat Kohli defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter one again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and pushes it past first slip for a brace. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari stays back and dabs it towards point. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari drives and finds the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Pitches it up again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it towards point. 

Drinks! This partnership is going along quite nicely and India are in a position of strength now. Both the batters are looking quite comfortable in the middle and apart from Lasith Embuldeniya, Sri Lankan bowers are not threatening these two batters enough to produce some positive result for the Lankans. They need to break this partnership quickly otherwise a big first innings score is right on the cards!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, outside off, on a fuller length. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Another length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another length ball, wide of off. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and slashes it towards deep point. the fielder there runs across to his right and cuts it out. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Length ball, width on offer. Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep cover for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, outside off, at 136.7 clicks. Virat Kohli watches it sail through to the keeper. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Tad fuller, wide of off this time. Virat Kohli offers no shot to that. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another delivery that is slower in the air, on off. Vihari defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up around off. Vihari get well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, A fullish delivery on off. Kohli drives it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker delivery on middle. Kohli works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Ohh...in the air for a while! A slighlty shorter delivery on off and this one holds on the surface a bit and Kohli pushes it a tad early. The ball goes in the air but falls short of the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, NO NALL!  Third no ball by the spinner! A fuller delivery, around off. Kohli pushes it towards the off side as Lasith Embuldeniya oversteps again.

Change of ends for Lasith Embuldeniya! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle. Kohli gets well forward and defends it.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, around off. Vihari watches it till the end and lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another harmless length delivery, outside off. Vihari leaves it alone.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, outside off. Vihari lets it go this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, around off. Vihari blocks it out calmly as ever.

Vishwa Fernando (5-0-35-0) comes back into the attack. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, 8000 Test runs for Kohli in his 100th Test match! What a tremendous achievement by a tremendous player! 6th Indian to reach the landmark! A length delivery, outside off. Kohli pushes it to deep cover for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, A slightly shorter delivery, way outside off from 'round the wicket. Kohli leaves it alone.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, around off at 142.6 kph. Vihari is solid in his defence. India are going along nicely here.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, around off at 138 kph. Kohli pushes it towards the off side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Kumara goes back of a length again, outside off. Vihari pushes it towards deep point for a single again.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off. Kohli punches it to deep cover for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, on off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, ! SHOT! Short and width provided this time. Kohli cuts it to through covers for a boundary. More of a back foot punch this, plays it well in front of square.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Slower in the air, on off. Kohli drives it towards the off side and takes a single. 150 up for India! Lasith Embuldeniya has been bowling non-stop from one end, will we see him bowling another over?

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Quicker and fuller on middle. Vihari pushes it to mid on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on off at 82 kph. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on middle again. Kohli works it right of mid on and takes a quick single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy delivery on middle. Kohli works it to mid-wicket.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up on off. Vihari drives it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Fifty for Hanuma Vihari! He has been given the opportunity to bat at number 3 today and he has grabbed it with both hands. A shorter delivery on middle. Vihari pulls it to fine leg for a single. He would like to get a big one here!

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, on middle. Kohli works it to deep square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Kumara bangs this short around leg. Kohli looks to pull but misses. The ball goes just past his gloves there.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, on off. Vihari works it towards the leg side for a single. A bit of reverse swing there!

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari punches this off the back foot towards the off side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A short delivery and down the leg side. Vihari looks to pull it but misses.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and around leg. Kohli looks to work it towards the leg side but misses and the ball hits his pads. However, it is going down leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Goes fuller on off. Vihari drives it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Pulls his length back a little and pushes this one a tad quicker on middle and leg. Vihari defends it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another loopy delivery on middle. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly slower on middle. Vihari defends it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, On middle and fuller at 84.4 kph. Vihari drives it back to the bowler.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Goes a bit more fuller this time on off at 141.1 kph. Kohli drives it to mid on.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, A good-length delivery around off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off. Vihari rides the bounce and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, This is short and wider outside off. Kohli cuts it to deep point for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, A good-length delivery, outside off. Kohli decides to leave it alone. This is the line you need to bowl to Kohli.

Lahiru Kumara (6-1-29-1) is back on!

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari punches it to covers for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another tossed up delivery on off. Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, He goes fuller this time and slower in the air on off. Kohli gets well forward now to block it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another delivery on the shorter side on off. Kohli is solid in his defence again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and fatter on off. Kohli goes back and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, NO BALL! Fuller on off. Vihari drives it to deep cover for a single. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstpped again and this is poor from the spinner.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air on off. Vihari gets forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on off. Kohli drives it left of the bowler. Lasith Embuldeniya dives to stop it but ends up deflecting it towards the mid off region for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, On a length, around off and this one nips back in. Kohli looks to push it towards the off side but gets the inside edge behind square on the leg side for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller this time on off. Kohli looks to drive it towards the off side but the ball hits the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, This time a shorter length delivery on off at 124 kph. Vihari pulls it to fine leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery and shapinng into Vihari a little. Vihari gets forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, around off. Virat Kohli stays back and pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, A length delivery on off. Kohli blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely bowled this time. Loopy delivery around off. Vihari presses forward to defend but the ball catches the outside edge of his blade. It goes through the third man region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! A fuller delivery, outside off. Kohli drives it to deep cover for a single. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, ! Short and Kohli uses the depth of the crease to a great effect! Lasith Embuldeniya has been bowling short in this over and ends up bowling another short delivery on off. Kohli goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up this around off. Kohli gets forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and flatter on off. Kohli blocks this off the back foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Around off and turning away a little. Kohli goes back and punches it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, A flatter and shorter delivery, around off. Vihari cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, around middle. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and looks to block this, but the ball goes off the outside edge past point for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish delivery now, touch wider of the off stump. Hanuma Vihari does not fiddle with that. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a length now, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and leaves it alone.  

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off, at 130.0 clicks. Hanuma Vihari lets that go through to the keeper. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, NO BALL! Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari offers no shot on that. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped and the umpire signals a no ball. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, ! Lovely shot! Perfect timing on that one. A length ball, angling in on the pads. Hanuma Vihari flicks it past mid on for a glorious boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, shaping in, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Very full, on middle, flighted ball. Virat Kohli knocks it towards mid off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, around off, full in length. Virat Kohli lunges and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter and an arm ball, on middle. Hanuma Vihari pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller again. Hanuma Vihari leans and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower through the air, spinning away, around off. Hanuma Vihari stays back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, coming back in, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Outside off now, on a length. Virat Kohli blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! Length ball, angling in on the pads again. Virat Kohli shuffles across and tries to flick this but misses and gets hit on the pads. That was sliding down leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, ! Top shot! Tadd fuller, angling in on the pads. Virat Kohli waits for it, uses his wrists and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal will start from the other end. So Sri Lanka opting for the combination of spin-pace after Lunch.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Length again, jagging back in, around middle. Virat Kohli taps it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, angling in, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders his arms. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery, full in length, around off. Hanuma Vihari lunges and blocks it out solidly. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller again, around middle and leg. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out towards the leg side. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, full and outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out. 

We are back for the middle session! Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle. Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli also walk out to resume their innings. Lasith Embuldeniya to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Hanuma Vihari will be on strike. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted delivery, fuller again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari defends it out off the front foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, ! Hanuma Vihari begins the post-Lunch session with a boundary! Very full, loopy, on middle. Hanuma Vihari drills it past mid on for a boundary. 

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 …

The pitch had little help for the seam bowlers at the start but Vishwa Fernando failed to bowl at consistent lines and lengths. Lakmal though was quite good but it was the extra pace of Kumara that brought them their first breakthrough as Kumara got rid of dangerous Rohit Sharma. However, the star of this session for Sri Lanka was Lasith Embuldeniya who bowled with great control and his change of pace troubled almost all Indian batters. He got the set Agarwal and it will be interesting to see

The first session of any Test match is very crucial and we can safely say that both teams will be quite happy with their effort in this session. India started off in a positive fashion as Rohit and Mayank went about their business in quite a confident manner. However, Rohit departed just when he was looking ominous for Sri Lanka and then his opening partner Agarwal also could not build on the start he got. India’s new number 3, Vihari and the man playing his 100th Test, Virat Kohli ensured tha

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Shorter one now, on middle. Virat Kohli punches it down to long on and runs across to the other end. The fielder there throws it towards the bowler's end, and there is no back up there. An overthrow taken! That will be lunch on Day 1!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari eases it down to long on for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, around middle. Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket. A misfield there allows them to take a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Tad shorter, turning it in, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, on middle. Virat Kohli pushes it back to the bowler.  

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Dhananjaya de Silva goes over the wicket now, serves a loopy ball, full in length, around middle. Virat Kohli defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted delivery, outside off. Blocked out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller, outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery again, around middle and leg. Hanuma Vihari tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter one now, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari stays back and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full and outside off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, very full, on middle. Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep square leg for three runs. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Floated delivery, fuller ball, around middle. Hanuma Vihari pushes it back to the bowler.  

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off, fuller ball. Hanuma Vihari defends it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, on middle, on a fuller length. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Fuller now, flatter. Virat Kohli knocks it towards long on for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Shorter ball, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Floated delivery, fuller, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point for a single. He retains the strike!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, around off, full in length. Virat Kohli lunges and defends. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another fuller ball, slower through the air again, around middle. Virat Kohli presses forward and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, full again, around off. Virat Kohli leans and blocks it out solidly. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Fuller now, around middle. Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter now, spinning away, outside off. Hanuma Vihari, on the back foot pushes it towards deep cover for a single. That brings up the 100 for India!

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari pushes it off the back foot towards point for a single. He will keep strike for the next over!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Tad shorter, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point and rotates the strike!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Another length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli blocks it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, ! A straight drive cannot get better than that! Very full, around off. Virat Kohli presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the bowler for a glorious boundary!

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Quick single! On a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and taps it towards cover-point. Single taken! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Lovely delivery! Another loopy ball, full again, outside off. Virat Kohli leans to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Flatter now, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid on. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller, outside off. Hanuma Vihari pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari eases it to the fielder at mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower through the air, spinning away, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On the pads this time. Vihari easily flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Ohh..the angle from 'round the wicket nearly does the trick here! A good-length delivery from 'round the wicket, around off. Vihari looks to defend it but the ball straightens a bit after coming into him from the angle. It catches the outside edge of his blade. However, the ball falls short of the first slip fielder. The ball hits his finger and goes behind him for a couple.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari blocks it out this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish delivery, outside off from 'round the wicket. Vihari drives it back to the bowler now. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, ! Vihari is looking quite comfortable here, he plays a lovely shot again! An overpitched delivery, outside off. Vihari gets a good stride forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando comes back into the attack. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A full delivery on middle and leg. Vihari flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Again tossed up, outside off. Kohli pushes it towards covers now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Ohh..in the air but safe! Tossed up on off and very slow in the air. Kohli tries to work it towards the leg side. However, he gets a leading edge and the ball goes towards deep extra-cover region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle. Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, ! LBW! Lasith Embuldeniya strikes! He has been brilliant so far and is finally rewarded! Mayank Agarwal has to walk back and he will be disappointed but a very good delivery this! An arm ball this time on middle. Agarwal presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball hits him on the front pad. There is a huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Mayank Agarwal consults with Hanuma Vihari but they decide to not tak

The crowd erupts as Virat Kohli walks out to bat on his 100th Test. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Slower in the air, around off. Agarwal pushes it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Shorter on off this time. Agarwal goes back and punches it to covers. Dimuth Karunaratne does well to stop it this time.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Another back of a length delivery on middle. Vihari plays it calmly towards the leg side again.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle. Vihari blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle. Vihari defends it calmly towards the leg side. 

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, on off. Vihari is compact in his defence again. It goes towards mid off but no single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter this time but down the leg side. Vihari looks to pull it but misses. The keeper does well to dive to his left and stop it.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off at 148.7 kph. Vihari goes back and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tries a quicker delivery this time and goes a fraction short around off. Vihari goes back and punches it through cover-point for three runs. Actually Dimuth Karunaratne misfields there as he slides to stop it and that allows them to take three runs.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower and tossed up around off. Vihari gets forward again and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air, around off at 79.6 kph. Vihari gets forward and defends it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another lovely delivery. He is bowling on that tight line and the length that it making the batter play on the front foot. Vihari though does well to block it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly quicker this time, on off. Vihari blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on off. Vihari defends this off the front foot.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A short delivery this time on middle. Agarwal ducks under it.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle and leg at 143 kph. Vihari is hurried by that ball and manages to work it towards the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, around off. Vihari waits for it and then plays it late towards the off side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle and leg and this one nips back in sharply. Vihari looks to work it towards the leg side but misses and the ball hits him high on the pads.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, around off at 141 kph. Agarwal pushes it towards point for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, Full delivery on off. Agarwal drives it to mid off. Better line from Kumara.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on off. Agarwal drives it to long off for an easy single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Loopy delivery on middle this time. Agarwal defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly shorter outside off. Vihari cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Quicker on middle. This time Vihari blocks it out comfortably.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air on middle. Vihari defends but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal from the Lankan players but the inside-edge saves Vihari there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on off. Agarwal drives it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A length delivery on middle. Agarwal clips it to deep square leg for a single. He needs to be around that off stump line.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, around leg. Vihari glances it to fine leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, on off. Vihari just blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length and around leg this time. Vihari looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads but it is going down leg. Vihari misses out on a scoring opportunity there!

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A fullish delivery around off. Agarwal leans forward and drives it through covers. The fielder there puts in a dive and saves a run for his team as the batters run three.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, On a length and this one nips back into middle and leg. Agarwal defends this off the inside half of his blade to square leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another lovely delivery! Tossed up outside off and turning away this time. Vihari gets forward and looks to push at it but gets beaten off the outside edge.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on middle this time. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Again provides a bit of width and Agarwal goes deep in his crease again and cuts it to deep cover for a single.

DRINKS! The first hour has certainly belonged to India. They have been scoring quite freely here. But Sri Lanka have done well to break the opening partnership by getting the big wicket of Rohit Sharma. They need to capitalize on the same now. While India will be looking to build another partnership here with the pitch looking nice and flat. Also, it's time for some spin! Lasith Embuldeniya comes into the attack. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, ! Nicely played! Slower in the air and slightly shorter with a bit of width outside off. Agarwal waits for it and cuts it through point for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Slower in the air and outside off. Agarwal pushes it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up nicely on middle. Agarwal defends this off the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, This time a pacy full delivery on middle at 147.2 kph. Vihari blocks it out towards the leg side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, The short-pitch stuff continues. It is down the leg side and Vihari just lets it go.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Another shorter length delivery around leg. Vihari lets it go and the keeper moves to his left and fails to collect it cleanly.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Bangs this short on middle at 147.3 kph. Vihari though ducks under it quite comfortably.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length ball, on middle. Vihari blocks it out this time.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, ! Nice shot! Beautifully driven! A fullish delivery around off. Vihari drives as he takes a stride forward and creams it through covers for a boundary. Indian batters are enjoying some pace from Kumara.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off at 122.9 kph. Vihari turns it towards mid-wicket for an easy single.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery and this time he corrects his line. Serves this on middle and Vihari blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, ! So first boundary for Vihari but a poor line from Lakmal! A length delivery, drifting on the pads this time. Vihari clips it past square leg for a boundary. Easy pickings for him.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, on off at 128.3 kph. Vihari is well forward this time and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, on middle. Vihari plays back to this ball, it stays a tad low but Vihari manages to block it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a good length, around off. Vihari presses forward and defends it solidly.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, angling in, around off. Hanuma Vihari shuffles across, and he jabs his bat down, but the ball goes off the inside edge towards fine leg for a single. He gets off the mark! A successful over for Sri Lanka!

Hanuma Vihari walks in at number 3.

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! CAUGHT! Lahiru Kumara draws first blood! He has been expensive but he has been rewarded now. He gets rid of Rohit Sharma. Lahiru Kumara set him up earlier with a few short balls and tempts him again to go after it, but Rohit Sharma holes out this time. Short, angling it in on middle. Rohit Sharma once again goes for the pull shot, this time he gets cramped for room and the ball goes off the top edge towards Suranga Lakmal at fine leg who takes a good

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Fuller now, around off. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid off. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Another short ball and the result is the same! Fraction short though this time, around middle. Rohit Sharma stays back, and pulls it past mid-wicket for another boundary. 50 up for India! 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! A short ball to Rohit Sharma will always be punished! Lahiru Kumara drops it short, around off. Rohit Sharma picks up the length and pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Full in length, outside off, at 140.6 clicks. Rohit Sharma presses forward and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Fullish again, around middle. Mayank Agarwal defends it towards mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Swinging it in, on a length, around the pads. Mayank Agarwal works it away towards square leg for a couple of runs. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Tad fuller now, angling in, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Shaping back in, around the pads, on a length. Rohit Sharma tucks it towards deep square leg. Single taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma presses forward and leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma offers no shot to that. 

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, Yorker-length delivery, on middle. Mayank Agarwal digs it out towards cover. 9 runs off Lahiru Kumara's first over!

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it off the back foot towards deep cover for a single. 

So here is the first bowling change of this Test match. Lahiru Kumara comes into the attack now. He replaces Vishwa Fernando.

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Wonderful shot! Too full, wide of off. Rohit Sharma leans, opens the face of the bat, and carves it past cover for a boundary. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, around middle and off, on a length. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid on. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Welcome to the attack, Lahiru Kumara! A full toss, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma clips it past mid on for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, on a length. Mayank Agarwal pushes it towards cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it towards gully. Pathum Nissanka there dives to his right and makes a good stop. Saved a certain boundary there! 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, swinging it in, around off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Fraction shorter now, around middle. Mayank Agarwal pulls it gently past mid-wicket for a brace. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and the umpire signals a no ball!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length delivery, angling in around middle, at 127.4 clicks. Mayank Agarwal blocks it towards gully. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Angling in around middle and off. Rohit Sharma defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, around the fifth stump line. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Shaping away, on a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend this off the back foot, but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Classy! Fuller ball again, ouside off. Mayank Agarwal presses forward, presents the full face of the ball, and pushes it past mid off for a beautiful boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Touch fuller, around off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it towards cover-point. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards cover and scampers through to the other end for a quick single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma defends it towards mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, sliding down leg. Mayank Agarwal misses his flick.

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length, around middle. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, ! Edgy runs! Fullish delivery, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans to block this but gets an outside edge left of the diving gully fielder. The ball races away towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, No ball! Good-length delivery, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it towards point. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and a no ball is called!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Well bowled! On a length, outside off, at around 129 clicks. Mayank Agarwal presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Angling in again, on a length, around middle and leg, at 127.6 clicks, Mayank Agarwal taps it towards square leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Angling in, on middle, on a fuller length. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Shaping away, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma taps it towards point. 13 runs off the over!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, ! Glorious! Full-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma leans, opens the face of his bat, and drives it past gully for a boundary. Third boundary of the over!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around middle. Rohit Sharma blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Much fuller now, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leans to drive but gets an inside edge towards fine leg. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Back-to-back boundaries! Fraction short again, outside off. Mayank Agarwal stays in his crease, opens the face of the bat, and guides it past point for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Mayank Agarwal gets off the mark in style! Vishwa Fernando drops it short, outside off. Mayank Agarwal gets on his toes and pushes it past cover for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Length, outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards cover. No run there!

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger now, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, ! First boundary for Rohit Sharma and India! Perfect timing on this occasion! Touch fuller, darting it around the pads. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Lenth ball, around the pads. Rohit Sharma once again looks to clip this on the leg side but gets an outside edge towards the fielder at gully, who once again, collects it on the bounce. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Extra bounce! Fraction shorter, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma looks to flick it on the leg side, but the ball goes off the leading edge towards gully, who collects it on a couple of bounces. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Swing and a miss! Forcing the batter to dive this time! Tad fuller, shaping away, outside off at 136.2 clicks. Mayank Agarwal leans and looks to drive but misses. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length delivery, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans and blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, An outswinger this time, on a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal lets that go through. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Swinging it in, around middle, on a length. Mayank Agarwal tries to defend but gets an inside edge through his legs towards short fine leg. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma opens the face of the bat and pushes it towards cover for a single. Rohit Sharma and India are up and running!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Vishwa Fernando begins with a tad fuller ball, nipping in, around middle. Rohit Sharma looks to block this but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Good ball to begin with for Vishwa Fernando!

Vishwa Fernando will share the new ball with Suranga Lakmal.

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Another length delivery, shaping away, around off. Mayank Agarwal stays in his crease and blocks it out watchfully. A maiden to begin with!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, An outswinger, outside off, on a length, at 129.1 clicks. Mayank Agarwal shoulders his arms at it. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! A beautiful delivery! On a length, an outswinger, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle as they take their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal are the openers for India and they walk out to the middle now. Suranga Lakmal to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Mayank Agarwal will be on strike. Here we go...

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Another good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to block this but gets a bottom edge towards third slip, who collects it on the bounce. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Suranga Lakmal begins with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

All the players are out in the middle for their respective national anthem. It will be Sri Lanka's national anthem followed by India's. We are done with the anthems and it is time for action to begin now!

Virat Kohli is being felicitated for his 100th Test. A proud moment for Virat Kohli, as he receives a special cap from his childhood hero, Rahul Dravid! Virat Kohli says that it's a special moment for him, and he thanks all his teammates and family for their support. States that in today's generation they play a lot of cricket with all the formats of the game, but he is feeling proud to play his 100 games in the purest format of the game and receive his 100th Test cap from his childhood her

Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that they would have batted first as well, they are playing with 3 seamers, but the wicket looks good to bat on. Mentions that they have played 300 tests but they have never won in India, but they want to create history here and do something different today. Informs that they are playing with 3 seamers and 2 spinners.

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bat first. He says that it is similar Indian condition and it is important to score big while batting first. He says that it is a big opportunity for him to lead the Test team and he never dreamt of it but would like to do well here. He mentions that there has been a buzz around the team and says that this is a special occasion for Virat and everyone and they are looking forward to this game. Mentions that they are playing with three spinn

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Lahiru Thirimanne, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara. 

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jayant Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.  

TOSS - India have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first. 

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Russel Arnold are down near the pitch. Russel says it looks different and it looks like a batting track but a deeper look will show some cracks but they are not likely to break. He mentions that there is grass in the back of a length area of the pitch and there will be help for spinners as well. Both Deep and Russel mention that the team winning the toss should bat first.

... FIRST TEST ...

Hello and welcome folks! It’s time for the first Test between India and Sri Lanka to get underway! After an exciting T20I series, it’s time for some red-ball cricket. India will be high on confidence coming into this game after a dominant performance in the shortest format. Although their last Test series against South Africa did not go their way, they will be eager to get back to winning ways in the longest format. While Sri Lanka will have to leave their white-ball woes behind them and

Sri Lanka have not been at their best in Test cricket in India. But they are well and truly capable of changing things around. Skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne and Lasith Embuldeniya are the players who have displayed their magic in Test cricket and they will be the ones to watch out for. The visitors will have to get their best game forward and prove their worth against India.

It’s a new and fresh start for India in the longest format of the game, as Rohit Sharma is all set to take over the Test captaincy. India have roped in some young and talented players as well after players like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ishant Sharma were left out. This will also be Virat Kohli's 100th Test and he will be eager to score big on this special occasion. A lot to look forward to in this match. Who will dominate Day 1 of this Test? We will find out. Stay tuned for th

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

India have declared! Over 100 runs in the second session and it's safe to say that another session has belonged to India. They have plenty of runs on the board and the pressure will be on Sri Lanka. It's been a sensational batting performance. We witnessed four Indian batters getting to a solid start yesterday, and none of them went on to make a big total. Pant's blistering knock helped India reach over 350, and today riding on Jadeja's unbeaten 175, along with Ashwin's half-century, India hav

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, Shorter delivery on middle. Shami punches it to long on for a single.  Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma calls his batters in and India declare! India finish with 574/8 in their first innings!

Sri Lanka will be ruining the fact that they failed to put any pressure on the Indian lower order. They did get wickets on Day 1 despite leaking runs at a brisk rate with top-order Indian batters failing to carry their starts. However, Sri Lanka were pretty flat in the morning session and this afternoon session on Day 2. They failed to put any pressure on Indian batters and the injury to Kumara didn’t help their cause either. There was not much movement for the pacers, Lasith Embuldeniya as w

Dhananjaya de Silva (18-1-77-1) is back into the attack.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery around leg. Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg for a single.

Shami has been hit on his back by the throw from the fielder at the non-striker's end as he completes a quick single. He seems to be in some pain but nothing serious and is ready to resume.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja tries to go over cover, but the ball goes off the outer half of the bat towards point. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Back of a length, outside off. Mohammed Shami taps it to point and scampers through to the other end. There is a throw at the non-striker's end, but the ball hits Shami on the back. That brings up the 100 run partnership between these two!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Change of pace now! A slower one, angling in on middle, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja eases it to long for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another length ball, around off. Mohammed Shami looks to push this away but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, ! Edgy runs! Tad fuller, wide of off. Mohammed Shami leans to drive but the ball goes off the outside edge past the second slip fielder for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, TWO LEG BYES! Shorter now, around the pads. Mohammed Shami tries to flick this, but the ball brushes off his pads towards fine leg. Two taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter ball now, full in length, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, very full, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it towards square leg for a brace. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Bang! Another fuller ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja shimmies down the track and smashes it over long on for a biggie!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, BYES! Nothing is going Sri Lanka's way here! A fuller ball, down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja looks to sweep but he misses. Niroshan Dickwella too fails to grab the ball, as it sneaks in through his legs towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Fuller, around off. Mohammed Shami pushes taps it to mid-off. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another length delivery, outside off. Mohammed Shami guides it towards cover. The fielder from point slides to stop the ball but fails, another fielder from cover runs for the ball, but he too fails to get hold of the ball. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Angling in, on middle. Mohammed Shami tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Tad fuller now, outside off. Mohammed Shami drives and finds the fielder at cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Good-length delivery, on middle. Mohammed Shami defends it out solidly. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Touch shorter again, on middle. Mohammed Shami punches it down to long on. Mohammed Shami denies a single a this time. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, ! Cut away! Lasith Embuldeniya drops it slightly short, spinning away, outside off. Mohammed Shami slashes it past cover for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Quicker and flatter, on middle. Mohammed Shami hangs back and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Down the leg side, touch shorter, Ravindra Jadeja gets low and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tad shorter, an arm ball, around the pads. Mohammed Shami looks to flick this, but he the ball goes off the outside edge towards point. A single taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Loopy ball, fuller, on middle. Mohammed Shami blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! A boundary to end the over! Vishwa Fernando drops it short, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja picks up the length, and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, On a length, around off. Shami pushes it towards point and takes a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, A good-length delivery, around off. Shami drives it to mid off.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, ! Mohammed Shami adds salt to the wound! A fuller ball, wide of off. Mohammed Shami leans and drives it past cover for a beautiful boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A mix-up...and no harm done! A run out chance but Sri Lanka make a mess of it! An easy opportunity for Sri Lanka. A length ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards mid-wicket. They run the first one fast, Mohammed Shami comes back for the second, but he is sent back by Ravindra Jadeja mid-way. The fielder though throws it at the wrong end, towards the bowler. Vishwa Fernando too collects the ball and whips the bails off, of the non-strike

Drinks! India are in a dominating position and Jadeja is making sure that India get to a position where they can dictate this game completely. India lost Jayant Yadav early in this session but Shami has been solid and is giving good company to his partner. Sri Lanka will be just hoping that India will declare soon but they need to step up and take these two wickets as quickly as possible. Vishwa Fernando (23-1-111-2) is back on.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays back, opens the face of the bat, and guides it towards third man for a brace. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, Another back-of-a-length delivery, around middle. Mohammed Shami pulls it towards fine leg. No run taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Suranga Lakmal drops it short now, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it towards deep square leg. This time Ravindra Jadeja rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Another fuller ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives it straight to the fielder at deep cover. Another do ball. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller now, spraying it down leg. Ravindra Jadeja clips it towards square leg. No run taken! 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Shami gets off the mark on his 15th delivery! Length ball, around middle and leg. Mohammed Shami flicks it to fine leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A length delivery, on off. Shami blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Ravindra Jadeja brings up his 150 in style! A loopy ball, fuller and around off. Ravindra Jadeja dances down the track and tonks it over long off for a biggie!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, No ball and Four! Shorter ball again, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Dhananjaya de Silva has overstepped here and a no ball is called. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and pushes it on the left of the bowler. Mohammed Shamiwanted a single there, but Ravindra Jadeja says no. Dhananjaya de Silva does well to run to his left and cut the ball out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, around off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pushes it towards cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full once again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out watchfully. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up nicely, very full, around off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A full toss this time on middle. Shami plays it down to mid on.

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Mohammed Shami. Not bat involved, confirms UltraEdge. Ball Tracker indicates it is the umpire's call on wickets hitting. The on-field decision stands. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, A fuller delivery on middle. Shami blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Mohammed Shami, NOT ! LEG BYES! A length delivery on middle and leg. Shami looks to work it towards the leg side but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a big appeal. The umpire though is not interested. The ball goes towards the off side and the fielder at gully has a shy at the batter's end but misses and the ball goes towards the fence for a boundary as there is no one backing up. In the meanwhile, Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW. The replays rol

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! Lakmal bangs this one short on off. Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single this time. Lakmal has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A low full toss on middle. Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A fullish delivery on off. Jadeja drives it to mid on.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around off. Jadeja gets a thick outside edge this time as he looks to defend it. The ball goes towards the gully fielder.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Quicker and flatter delivery on off. Shami defends it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Another poor delivery and punished by Jadeja! This is slightly short and down the leg side again. Jadeja pulls it towards backward square leg for another boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Lasith Embuldeniya overcompensates and serves this short around leg. Jadeja pulls it to backward square leg. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and tries to stop it with a dive but it goes through him for a boundary. 500 up for India!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Great use of the feet there! A tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja skips down the track and tonks it straight down the ground for a maximum.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up on middle. Jadeja blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, This time a bit quicker on off. Shami blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammed Shami, Loopy delivery around off. Shami pushes it to covers.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad short this time and turning away. It is around off and Jadeja punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Another flighted delivery on off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten this time! Tossed up on middle and there is turn and bounce for Dhananjaya de Silva. It beats the outside edge of Jadeja's blade as he looks to defend.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks this off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva (16-1-65-1) comes back to bowl. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Another rock-solid defence by Shami! Tossed up nicely on off and equally nicely defended off the front foot by Shami.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tossed up around off. Shami defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A quicker delivery on leg. Jadeja works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side off the back foot this time.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air on middle. Jadeja pushes it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery  on middle. Jadeja blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, So a single to end the over and Jadeja will retain the strike. A short delivery on middle. Jadeja pulls it to fine leg for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time an even better shot! Overpitched on middle. Jadeja drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. The fielder at long on has no chance to stop it.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Nicely played this time! Back of a length, around off. Jadeja steers it in the gap towards the third man fence for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja flicks it towards cow corner for a couple this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja steers it towards deep point. No single taken again.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A short delivery, around off. Jadeja pulls it firmly to deep mid-wicket but denies a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, An arm ball this time, quicker and flatter on middle. Shami goes back and defends it comfortably.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, A flatter delievry on middle. Shami blocks this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja skips down the track and pushes it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker and flatter on middle. Jadeja plays it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle this time. Jadeja brings out a reverse-sweep this time and hits it towards the third man region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks it out off the front foot.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, Another solid block by Shami! On a length, around off. Shami goes back and defends it.

Vishwa Fernando to Mohammed Shami, A good-length delivery, around off. Shami gets right behind it and blocks it.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery this time on middle. Jadeja flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly shorter delivery and around off. Jadeja looks to pull again but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja gets forward and defends this.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Ohh...lucky for Jadeja! A short delivery around off. Jadeja looks to pull it but gets the inside edge. The ball just goes over the stumps and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mohammed Shami, Tossed up delivery on middle. Shami gets forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This one is pitched on leg and turning further down the leg side. Jadeja tucks it to fine leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja plays it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air on middle. Jadeja gets well forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Another tossed up delivery on middle. Jadeja knocks it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller now, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Mohammed Shami walks out to bat. 

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, ! TAKEN! Vishwa Fernando is rewarded for his hard work and Jayant Yadav walks back early. Vishwa Fernando was trying to angle the ball across Yadav in the previous deliveries and he does that yet again. He pitches this around off and takes the ball across the batter. Yadav goes for a big booming drive but this time he gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes towards the first slip fielder and Lahiru Thirimanne takes a good low catch. So eight down

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A tad fuller delivery this time, on off. Yadav defends this off the front foot.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A good-length delivery, around off. Yadav defends this watchully towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, This one is angled across the batter again. It is on a length and outside off. Yadav looks to push at it but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Jayant Yadav, A fuller delivery, outside off. Yadav lets it go this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Stifled appeal there but no damage done! A length delivery around off. Jadeja tries to work it towards the off side but the ball hits his pads first and then his bat. The ball goes towards third man for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? Vishwa Fernando (20-1-94-1) it is!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Slower in the air, on middle. Yadav blocks it out off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Another loopy delivery on middle. Yadav pushes it towards the leg side this time.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up again, on middle stump line. Yadav defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up delivery, on middle. Yadav gets forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery, outside off. Jadeja pushes it towards point for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Lasith Embuldeniya starts with a flatter delivery around leg. Yadav looks to defend off the front foot. However, he misses. The ball hits his pads and goes towards the off side and a leg bye is taken. There is some excitement shown by Sri Lankan players as the ball hit the pad but going down leg.

We are back for the second session! The players are out in the middle. Jayant Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja will resume their batting. Lasith Embuldeniya will begin with the ball. Here we go...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Sri Lanka needed this session to go their way but they were quite flat and they never looked like taking a wicket this morning. They are surely hampered by the loss of Lahiru Kumara and their decision to play only one frontline spinner has turned out to be a disaster. The wicket no doubt is good to bat on but Sri Lanka will be mighty disappointed with this session, though there was some respite with Lakmal getting rid of Ashwin at the fag-end of the session. Sri Lanka need some inspiration and

This session was always going to be crucial in the context of this Test match and the duo of Jadeja-Ashwin have made sure that India are in a dominating position now. Both batters were calm and composed and displayed their worth as genuine all-rounders with chanceless knocks until Ashwin departed trying to take on a short ball. Jadeja reached his second century in Test cricket, a fitting tribute to his mentor and legend, Shane Warne who played a major part in his growth during his Rajasthan day

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Shorter again, outside off. Jayant Yadav taps it towards point and scampers through to the other end. That will be Lunch on Day 2!

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Back of a length, on middle. Jayant Yadav shows the full face of his bat and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to the bowler, who fails to stop the ball. Single taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja watches it sail through to the keeper. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and a no ball is given.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short delivery, around off. Jadeja ducks under it comfortably.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A short ball angling into the body this time. Jadeja ducks under it.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A full delivery and down the leg side this time. Jadeja lets it go. An official warning has been given to Suranga Lakmal for landing on the danger area. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Tossed up nicely on off. Yadav gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Very full again, on middle. Jayant Yadav lunges and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Loopy ball, on middle. Jayant Yadav defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Jayant Yadav, Fuller ball, on middle. Jayant Yadav leans to defend but gets a slight inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, HUNDRED FOR RAVINDRA JADEJA!A shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it towards deep point for a single. That is his second Test hundred and he is delighted. Out comes his sword and he celebrates with his trademark celebration! 

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Ends the over with another shorter ball, around middle. Jayant Yadav taps it towards short leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Jayant Yadav, Short again, around off. Jayant Yadav defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Sri Lanka finally have a breakthrough! Suranga Lakmal has broken this partnerhsip. Ravichandran Ashwin departs after a fine innings! Suranga Lakmal drops it short again, much higher this time, head high. Ravichandran Ashwin goes to pull again, but he manages to get a slight top-edge back to the keeper. Niroshan Dickwella takes an easy catch. Ravichandran Ashwin walks back before the umpire even raises his finger. 

Jayant Yadav is the next man in.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Nicely done! Fraction short, on the body. Ravichandran Ashwin pullls this towards deep mid-wicket. It does not go off the middle of the bat, but the ball will race away towards the fence for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and taps it to cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Ravindra Jadeja on 99 now. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long on for a single. He moves on to 98 and he will keep strike for the next over!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Runs are flowing for India at the moment! Another gorgeous drive. Lasith Embuldeniya serves a half-volley this time, around off, loopy delivery as well. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward and creams it past cover for a boundary. He moves to 97 with that!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full and around off. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja drills it towards the right of the bowler, who dives and makes good stop

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off, fuller in length. Ravindra Jadeja leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Very full, on middle, slower through the air. Ravichandran Ashwin works it away towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards the vacant square leg region for a brace. 450 up for India! 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin chops it onto the ground, over the fielder at gully for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Fraction shorter now, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it towards deep point and rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This one lands on a length, outside off again. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards the fielder at cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, around off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and tries to block it, but gets an inside edge back to the bowler. 

Suranga Lakmal (20-1-74-1) is back into the attack.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and cuts it towards the fielder at gully. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter now, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin defends it out. A maiden over! First of the day!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, around off, full again. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin shows the full face of his bat and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin presses forward and drives it to the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another loopy ball, outside off, full in length. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it towards the fielder at cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Outside off, fuller in length. Ravichandran Ashwin opens the face of his bat and pushes it towards point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full and outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and blocks it out solidly. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Glorious! Very full, outside off, slower through the air again. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and drives it beautifully past cover for a gorgeous boundary. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja chops it towards point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short in length, around middle, this one stays low as well. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover for a single. Fifty for Ravichandran Ashwin! He has looked so composed! Good half-century from him!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Short, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter this time, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it off the back foot towards deep cover. The fielder runs to his left, dives, and makes a good stop. Two taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full in length, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and tucks it towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Exquisite timing! He has made it look so easy! Very full, slower through the air, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin shimmies down the pitch and pushes it gently past mid on for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, outside off, on a fuller length. Ravindra Jadeja leans, opens the face of his bat, and pushes it towards point. Single taken!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller this time, tosses it up on this occasion, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and blocks it out towards the mid-wicket region. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter ball, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, very full again, Ravindra Jadeja drives it with the inner half of his bat past mid on for a single. That brings up the 100-run stand between these two!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out towards the off side. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives it to the fielder at short cover.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Spinning it in, outside off, touch shorter this time. Ravindra Jadeja cuts it off the back foot towards deep point for a single. He retains the strike!

Lasith Embuldeniya (34-2-130-2) is back into the attack. The loss of Lahiru Kumara is really hurting Sri Lanka. They need some inspiration from somewhere and Lasith Embuldeniya need to step up here.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery, full in length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lunges and tries to block but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man. Two runs taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward, drives, and finds the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower through the air, outside off, on a fuller length. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and drives it towards deep cover. Single taken!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Lasith Embuldeniya goes 'round the wicket, serves a loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it in, outside off, tad shorter. Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks it off the back foot towards deep square leg. Two taken!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fullish delivery again, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and tucks it to square leg. Another dot ball. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it to mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower through the air, full and on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and taps it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away past mid-wicket for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Lovely shot! Very full on this occasion, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin presents the full face of the bat and drives it past mid off for a boundary. He moves on to 41 with that!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fraction shorter, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and defends it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.  

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin guides towards deep point for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja slashes it towards past point. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays back and pushes it towards deep cover and rotates the strike. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pushed quicker on leg. Ashwin works it to deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower in the air, on middle. Ashwin drives it back to the bowler.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes fuller, on off. Ashwin drives it to sweeper cover for a couple.

DRINKS! Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are looking quite comfortable at the crease. They have been scoring runs and have not the let the bowlers trouble them. The duo has put 79 runs together and will be looking to carry on the same way till Lunch. Sri Lanka have been wicketless so far, and they will have to break this partnership and not let India get away with a bigger total. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Quicker delivery on middle. Ashwin gets forward and defends it towards the leg side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on off. Jadeja drives it to long off for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter and quicker delivery on middle. Jadeja goes back and blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery, outside off. Ashwin pushes it to covers this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery, around off and a bit of extra bounce this time. Ashwin defends this but takes his hands off the handle as the ball hits high on the bat.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, A length delivery and wider outside off. Ashwin leaves it alone.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! What a shot! This is full outside off. Ashwin leans forward and plays a lovely cover-drive as the ball races away towards the fence in a flash.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length from 'round the wicket on off. Ashwin pushes it towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Nicely played! Short and wide, outside off.  Ashwin goes back and cuts it through covers for a lovely boundary. Vishwa Fernando needs to be much fuller.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, A fullish delivery on middle again. This time Ashwin knocks it down to long on for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja drives it to mid on for a quick single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on middle. Jadeja defends this off the front foot towards short leg.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, A slightly shorter delivery, around off. Ashwin punches it to covers for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter and on off. Ashwin blocks it out this time.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravichandran Ashwin, Coming 'round the wicket straightaway. This is fuller on off. Ashwin drives it back to the bowler.

Dhananjaya de Silva (11-1-47-1) comes into the attack. He replaces Lasith Embuldeniya. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time Jadeja gets a bit lucky! A good bouncer this time angling into the body, on off. Jadeja looks to sway away from the line of the ball. However, the ball hits his bat and goes over the slip cordon for a boundary. 400 up for India!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Another delivery on middle and fuller. Jadeja drives it nicely again but straight to the mid on fielder.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time on middle. Jadeja drives it to mid on.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, on off. Jadeja blocks it out.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! This time a boundary with sheer timing! A fullish delivery angling into middle and leg. Jadeja flicks it through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This time fuller on off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, This one pitches on leg and turns further down the leg side. Jadeja gets a glove on it as he looks to tuck it away and gets a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is again quicker on off. Ashwin misreads the length this time and there is hardly any foot movement as he drives it to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pushed quicker on middle and leg. Ashwin defends it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up around off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side off the front foot for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Again outside off and fuller this time. Ashwin leaves it alone comfortably.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angled across the right-hander again, outside off. Ashwin goes chasing for it but misses.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, outside off. Ashwin chops it to point this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravichandran Ashwin, Well bowled! A very full delivery on off and middle. Ashwin digs it out towards mid off. A hint of inswing there.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A fullish delivery, around off. Jadeja presse forward and opens the face of his blade a little. The ball goes through to the deep point fielder for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, on off. Jadeja dabs it towards the off side and looks for a single. However, Ashwin sends him back.

First bowling change of the morning! Vishwa Fernando (16-1-69-1) comes to bowl. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Six singles in the over! A fuller delivery on middle and leg. Jadeja works it towards square leg for another single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and outside off. Ashwin cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Another easy single! A fuller delivery, on middle. Jadeja drives it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, On middle and leg. Ashwin goes back and nudges it towards deep square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On the pads of the left-hander from 'round the wicket. Jadeja works it towards square leg for a single. That brings up the 50 run partnership between these two. Both the batters are looking quite comfortable out there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, A flatter delivery on middle. Ashwin works it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is full and down the leg side. Jadeja looks to flick it but misses. The ball goes through to the keeper, Niroshan Dickwella.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja goes back and punches it to mid on.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Another good stride forward from Jadeja and a defensive shot towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery angling into middle. Jadeja defends this off the front foot solidly. He is looking quite compact and looks set to get a big one here.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery from 'round the wicket on off. Jadeja blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, around off. Ashwin punches it with nice timing to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is fuller and outside off. Ashwin drives it to deep exra-cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, An arm delivery this time, darting into leg. Ashwin looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits his pads but it is going down leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and flatter outside off. Ashwin tries to cut it but mistimes it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower in the air, on off. Jadaja drives it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller on middle this time. Ashwin skips down the track and works it through mid-wicket for three runs as the fielder in the deep cuts it off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up nicely on off. Ashwin defends it off the front foot.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is full and outside off. Jadeja lets it go watcfully. Lanka need wickets and they need them quickly here

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, It is full again, on off. Jadeja is well forward to defend it again. Only a little movement this morning for Suranga Lakmal.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, This is slightly fuller on off. Jadeja gets forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, around off at 125 kph. Jadeja punches this through covers and gets a couple as the fielder in the deep cuts it off.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja defends this off the back foot comfortably.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length from 'round the wicket angling into Jadeja, on off. He blocks it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Floated ball again, fuller in length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it towards point. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller ball, spinning away from the right-hander, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Turning it in on the pads, tad shorter. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and works it away towards square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, flighted ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin drives it towards deep cover for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted ball, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja tucks it towards long on and rotates the strike. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, fuller ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is not interested. Length ball, angling in on the pads. Ravindra Jadeja leans to flick but misses and gets hit on his pads. That was probably sliding down leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, spraying it down the leg side. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick but misses. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Top shot! Shorter ball, width on offer this time. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and cuts it over the fielder at gully for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it off the back foot towards the fielder at cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in on middle, on a length. Ravindra Jadeja shows the full face of the bat and defends it out solidly. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, spinning in, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Loopy ball, turning it in on middle, fuller ball. Ravindra Jadeja strides forward to block it but misses and gets rapped on the front pad. The impact was probably outside there. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, around midde. Ravindra Jadeja leans and taps it towards the fielder at short leg. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Full again, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it off the back foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, full, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin lunges and defends it out solidly. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, around off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to mid on. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets that go through.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Angling in, on a length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Fifty for Ravindra Jadeja! He brings up his half-century in style! Shorter ball, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease, gets on top of the bounce and pushes it past cover for a boundary. He will be looking to carry on and get a big score today.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Suranga Lakmal starts with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leavs it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal will start from the other end.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another fuller ball, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loopy ball, around off, pitches it up. Ravichandran Ashwin drives and finds the fielder at mid off. 

The action is all set to begin on Day 2! This first hour will be crucial with a new cherry of just five overs old at Sri Lanka's disposal. Both teams are wearing black bands and served a minute of silence in the memory of the late Shane Warne earlier. The Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are into the middle as well to resume their innings. Lasith Embuldeniya to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted delivery, full in length, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and slashes it past point for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, tosses it up, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Lasith Embuldeniya begins with a loopy ball, fuller, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Ajit Agarkar are near the pitch. Ajit Agarkar says it still looks like a batting wicket, there are bare pitches and we can still expect some turn. Mentions that a little bit wear and tear on Day 2 and Sri Lanka will only find it tough to bat on. Deep Dasgupta adds that the pitch is only going to start favouring the spinners.

As we build towards Day 2 of this Test match it is worth mentioning that the cricketing world will be poorer with the shocking news of the passing away of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on March 4, 2022. Warney was a legend and once in a century player in a true sense, his artistry with the ball mesmerized generations of young kids around the world and with 708 Test wickets, he showed the world that conditions doesn’t matter if you have class and

The first day of this Test match turned out to be quite an absorbing one with pitch assisting both bowlers and batters, the competition was quite even between the two sides. India did score runs at a brisk rate but kept losing wickets and that ensured that Sri Lanka were always in the game. However, Pant’s counter-attacking knock tilted the day in India’s favour and with still some batting to go, India will be looking to put a big score on the board on Day 2. The first session holds the key

Hello and a warm welcome to Day 2 of this first Test match between India and Sri Lanka. The first day was quite an engrossing one and India have their noses slightly ahead with over 350 runs on the board despite losing six wickets on Day 1. However, Lanka are still very much in the game and they need to bowl well in this first session of Day 2. Let’s see how things pan out in this crucial Day 2 of this Test match.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 …

Hanuma Vihari is down for a chat. He says that he felt good going out in the middle, he enjoyed his time and he feels good to grab this opportunity of batting at number 3. Mentions that if the team requires him to bat at a different position he will be happy to do it, but his preferred position is to bat at number 3. States that initially the ball was coming on nicely to the bat but once the ball got old, it got tougher, but Rishabh is a different player altogether as he made it look easy. Infor

This is only the first day of the Test match but it is quite evident that Sri Lanka have made a mistake by going with just one frontline spinner. The injury to Kumara have made things worse for them, however, they have still managed to pick six wickets and have not let the game drift away completely for them. Lasith Embuldeniya was the pick of the bowlers as he bowled with great accuracy and clever change of pace but Pant was brutal towards him in the final session. It is still a decent day fo

Rishabh Pant unleashed all his might in the final session and despite India losing the wicket of Iyer, Pant made sure that all the pressure was on Lankans for the most part of the final session. He took Lasith Embuldeniya and Dhananjaya de Silva to the cleaners and that forced the Lankan skipper to bring his pacers back. However, the new ball brought some respite for Lankans as Pant missed out on a well-deserved century. The pair of Jadeja and Ashwin made sure that there are no more setbacks

What an engrossing day of Test cricket! Every time, India seems to be going ahead quite comfortably, Sri Lanka have made found a way back into this game with a wicket. However, India have scored at quite a decent rate and that has made sure that despite them losing six wickets, India will go back as the happier side at the end of Day 1.

Right then, that is all we have from Day 1 of this Test match! It has been quite a riveting day of Test cricket and we can expect more of the same on Day 2.  The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4.00 am GMT). Our coverage, as you know, will start well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Right then, that is all we have from Day 1 of this Test match! It has been quite a riveting day of Test cricket and we can expect more of the same on Day 2. The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4.00 am GMT). Our coverage, as you know, will start well in advance. So do join us for the same. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Top shot! Suranga Lakmal drops it short, angling it down the leg side. Ravichandran Ashwin pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary. That will be Stumps on Day 1!

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball, jagging back in, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja works it away towards square leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another length ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin stays in his crease and punches it past extra cover for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, An inswinger, on a length, around middle and leg. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point and rotates the strike. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, On a length, around off. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to push this away, but he manages to get an inside edge towards fine leg for a single. 350 up for India!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Cut away! Quicker one, outside off, touch shorter. Ravindra Jadeja stays back and cuts it past first slip for a boundary. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on middle, this one keeps very low and Ravindra Jadeja does well to get his bat down on time. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja leans and tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full and around middle and off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block this but he misses and gets rapped on the front pad. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! Glorious! Ravichandran Ashwin gets off the mark in some style! Back of a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin gets on top of the bounce and punches it past cover for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, LEG BYES! On a length, darting it on the thigh pads. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to tuck this away, but he misses and the ball brushes off his pads and rolls towards the fine leg fence.  

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Much fuller now, nipping in, on middle. Ravichandran Ashwin drives it to the fielder at mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Good-length delivery, jagging back in on the pads. Ravichandran Ashwin tucks it towards square leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, This one lands on a length, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it towards cover once again. 

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Length ball, outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin taps it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Edgy runs! Length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to push this away, but the ball goes off the inside edge past the leg pole, towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad fuller, outside off, shaping away. Ravindra Jadeja lets that go through. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Another length ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja looks to cut this away but misses. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja dabs it towards gully. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length, wide of off. Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, NO BALL! This is on a good length, outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone. Vishwa Fernando has overstepped and Jadeja lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, around off. Jadeja defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, around middle. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it with the inner half of his bat towards mid on. 

Ravichandran Ashwin is the next man in.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, ! TIMBER! The new ball has done the trick for Sri Lanka! Suranga Lakmal strikes and sends back Rishabh Pant. A big, big wicket this for Sri Lanka. A length ball, nipping back in, around middle. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and tries to block this but he misses and the ball goes between bat and pad to clip the bails off. Rishabh Pant cannot believe it, he sits down in disappointment. No hundred for him. But it's been a sensational innings, he rece

Review! Sri Lanka have taken a review for LBW against Pant here. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that there is a big inside edge. So the original decision stays and Pant will continue.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Fuller, sliding down leg. Rishabh Pant misses his flick. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, NOT ! A low full toss, on the pads. Rishabh Pant looks to flick but he seems to have missed it. Sri Lanka players appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no. They opt for a review! UltraEdge confirms Rishabh Pant's get a big inside edge onto the pads. The on-field decision stands. 

Review! Sri Lanka have reviewed an LBW decision against Ravindra Jadeja. Bat involved confirms UltraEdge! So Ravindra Jadeja will continue as the original decision stays.

Suranga Lakmal to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, nipping back in sharply, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja looks to push this away but gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball rolls towards point and the batters sneak in a single. Good running!

The second new ball is available now! Sri Lanka have immediately taken the second new ball and Suranga Lakmal comes back to bowl. Also, we are now into over time! 30 minutes of play extended for today. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, NOT ! Vishwa Fernando serves this on a length, on middle and leg. Jadeja looks to clip but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is a big appeal from the Lankan players and they decide to take review after some consultation. However, the UltraEdge confirms that Jadeja has got a bat on this one and he will continue with his innings.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off. Pant drives it to deep point for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, on off. Pant punches it to covers. Just a biggie away from his century now, will he get it with a maximum?

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Shorter delivery on middle and leg. Pant looks to pull it but misses. The ball hits him  on his body.

4 fielders outside the circle for Pant. He is on 93 and the second new ball is just one over away. Can he get to his century before that?

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, on off. Jadeja punches it to cover and takes a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Rishabh Pant takes a single now! A slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant skips down the track and looks to heave it across the line. He gets the inside edge of his blade right of the keeper for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Now he takes a single to retain the strike! A flatter delivery on middle and leg. Pant works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Another one, what an entertainer he is! A fuller delivery on middle. Pant dances down the track and bisects long off and long on to perfection for another boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! He goes again and gets a boundary again! This is on middle. Pant skips down the track and hits this towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, On middle and leg. Pant paddle it fine bit uppishly towards fine leg and gets a couple. Vishwa Fernando runs to his left and stops it with a dive.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards the leg side and now they take a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A slightly shorter delivery, outside off. Jadeja pushes it towards the off side. Pant at the non-striker's end looks for a single but is sent back.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Ohh...he was looking for a single there! A length delivery, around off. Pant dabs it with soft hands towards gully but fails to find a gap.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A very full delivery on middle by Vishwa Fernando! Jadeja flicks it through mid-wicket and the batters run three as the fielder in the deep does well to stop it with a dive.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg, a length delivery this. Jadeja works it fine towards long leg for a couple.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on middle. Jadeja works it towards mid on this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and nipping into the batter this time. Jadeja gets the inside edge onto his pads as he tries to work it towards the leg side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, A length delivery, outside off. Jadeja lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando (13-1-56-1) is back into the attack. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant,  On middle this time. Pant skips down the track again but pushes it towards the leg side camly this time. Almost playing games with everyone out there.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Oh, my word! This guy is taking the game away from Lanka here! On off and slower in the air again. Pant dances down the track and hammers it straight down the ground for a biggie. The fielders are there in the deep but does it make any difference to this talented guy!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, ! Pant's special, a one-handed slog! A fuller delivery on middle. Pant skips down the track and hits it straight down the ground, one bounce towards the fence.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, 300 up for India! A flatter delivery on middle. Jadeja works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on off. Jadeja prods foward and blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter on off. Jadeja punches it to covers now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! 22 runs from the over! He has taken the best bowler of the day to the cleaners here! A slightly shorter length delivery, outside off. Pant cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly short, around off. Pant late cuts this toward third man fence for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant blocks this out off the back foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! He is playing with the mindset of the bowler now! Lasith Embuldeniya pulls his length back this time and bowls this on off pole. Pant rocks back and cuts it through covers for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Here we go...again a massive hit from Pant! A fuller delivery on off. Pant dances down the track and hammers this way deep into the crowd towards wide long on fence.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Rishabh Pant, you beauty! What a shot! Tossed up on middle. Pant skips down the track and slams it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, on off. Jadeja gets well forward again and blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery on off. Jadeja defends this again off the front foot.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up nicely on off. Jadeja gets well forward and blocks it.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller this time, on off. Jadeja drives it to covers.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A quicker delivery on middle and leg. Jadeja works it towards the leg side.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Poor delivery by Dhananjaya de Silva! He serves a half-tracker on middle. Jadeja pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker on middle and leg. Pant looks to reverse-sweep it but misses. The ball hits him on the pads but it is pitching outside leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, On middle and leg. Pant flicks it to mid-wicket and there is a misfield there but no run is taken.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on middle. Jadeja pushes it to long on for an easy single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fifty for Rishabh Pant! 8th fifty in Test cricket for him. He came in at critical time and has delivered for his team. A flatter delivery on leg. Pant works it towards backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Again on the pads. Jadeja works it to deep square leg for a single now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg and turning into the pads. Jadeja works it towards leg slip.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller on off. Jadeja drives it to long off for a single. These are easy singles that Lanka need to look at.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower and slighlty shorter outside off. Jadeja leaves it alone this time.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Another full delivery, on off. Pant drives it to long off for an easy single.

DRINKS! The story remains the same! The batters are scoring runs, while the bowlers are toiling hard for wickets. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are looking quite comfortable at the crease. The second new ball is just a few overs away now, Sri Lanka pacers will hope they can cause some trouble with it. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A fuller delivery on off. Jadeja pushes it to mid on and takes a quick single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Another tossed up delivery on off. Pant dances down the track and miscues his slog to long on for a single. There are fielders in the deep but Pant is not going to shy away.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on middle. Pant defends this off the front foot towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Again on the shorter side and this time a bit of width as well! It is outside off. Jadeja rocks back and cuts it through backward point for a boundary. Jadeja uses the depth of the crease to perfection there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and quicker on off. Jadeja goes back this time and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Nicely tossed up around off at 78 kph. Jadeja goes forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, A flatter delivery on off. Jadeja goes back and works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya (24-2-72-2) comes back into the attack.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up this time on middle. Pant skips down the track and pushes it to long on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly shorter outside off. Jadeja cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length, around off. Jadeja chops it towards point for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A full delivery on middle. Pant drives it right of mid on. Angelo Mathews there dives and keeps it to just a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, A fullish delivery, on off. Pant skips down the track and pushes it towards the off side.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, This one nips back in as it pitches on off. Jadeja gets forward and looks to defend but gets the inside edge past stumps behind square on the leg side for a single. There is an appeal from the bowler but there is a big inside-edge and no one else is interested.

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Slighlty shorter, outside off. Jadeja tries to cuts it away fine and opens the face of his blade but hits this straight to the fielder at gully.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, On a length and angling into middle and leg. Pant works it towards square leg for a single.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad shorter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and works it away towards mid on. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on a fuller length, around off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards extra cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and shorter, outside off. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards deep cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant leans and blocks it out watchfully. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Full again, on middle. Rishabh Pant makes room and cuts it towards the fielder at point. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and blocks it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Length ball, on the pads. Rishabh Pant flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Is this a fair catch? The soft signal is not out! The replays roll in and they show that the ball has touched the ground as he tries to catch it with a dive. So Ravindra Jadeja will continue. Good reflexes shown by Lahiru Thirimanne. However, not good enough.

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, around off. Rishabh Pant defends it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, outside off, Pant drives and finds the fielder at mid off. 

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Leg bye! Another length delivery, jagging back in on middle. Ravindra Jadeja misses his flick and the ball defects off his pads and rolls towards point. The batters sneak in a leg bye!

Vishwa Fernando to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length delivery, coming back in, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and slashes it towards the fielder at gully, who collects the ball on the bounce. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Fraction short, outside off. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and taps it towards deep cover and rotates the strike!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up again, outside off, full in length. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards cover. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, loopy ball. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid off. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full now, around off. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, ! Not the best follow-up delivery! Shorter one, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja swivels and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, A tough chance goes down! Another loopy ball, full in length, spinning away, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge towards first slip. Lahiru Thirimanne dives and stretches his right hand to grab the ball, but the ball has made contact with the ground in the process. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Spinning away, outside off, shorter ball. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards deep cover for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant leans and blocks it out this time. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Firing it in on middle, flatter ball. Rishabh Pant blocks it out off the back foot once again. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Flat and quick again, on middle. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Firing it in on middle, shorter ball. Rishabh Pant does well to stay back and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, on middle, and full in length. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Tosses it up, full and on middle. Rishabh Pant advances down the pitch and dabs it towards cover-point for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long off for  single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter now, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Much fuller, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block this but the ball goes off the outside edge past the fielder at first slip for two runs. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Rishabh Pant, Short in length, spinning away, outside off. Rishabh Pant pushes it towards deep cover for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Tad quicker and flatter, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja hangs back and pushes it towards mid on.  

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Much slower through the air now, full and on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Shorter and quicker, around middle and off. Rishabh Pant cuts it towards point for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, ! Clever shot! A fuller ball, loopy one, around the leg pole. Rishabh Pant gets down on his knee and sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja slashes it towards cover for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it towards mid on for a single. He retains the strike. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans and taps it to point. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter ball, around middle. Ravindra Jadeja knocks it to the fielder at mid on. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller again, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja eases it down to long on for a single. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and quicker, around middle and leg. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out off the back foot. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Another loopy ball, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja presses forward and defends it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, full, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and blocks it out. 

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, A fuller delivery on off. Pant skips down the track and pushes it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara is walking off the field! This is not a good news from Sri Lankan point of view. There seems to be some kind of niggle but doesn't looks that serious as he was walking off quite comfortably off the field. Kusal Mendis is the substitute fielder replacing him. Let's hope that Lahiru Kumara will be back on the field pretty soon.

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, ! Good shot by Pant! Slightly shorter outside off this time. Pant cuts it through point for a boundary. Nice shot beats the diving fielder at backward point comfortably.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses it up, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter, on the pads. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, loopy ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Beauty! Slower through the air, full again, spinning away outside off. Ravindra Jadeja leans to block but misses. 

Ravindra Jadeja is the next man in.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller ball, on middle. Ravindra Jadeja leans and defends it out. 

Review! Shreyas Iyer has been given out LBW here! He has taken a review straightaway! He is in trouble if he has not got bat on this one. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows no bat involved. The Ball Tracker rolls and it shows three reds, so Shreyas Iyer has to walk back.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Shreyas Iyer, ! LBW! Dhananjaya de Silva comes back into the attack and strikes on his first ball! He picks up the wicket of Shreyas Iyer! A peach of a delivery! A fuller ball, turning it in on middle. Shreyas Iyer looks to defend this but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball spins back into him and hits him on the back pad. The umpire raises his finger immediately after the appeal. Shreyas Iyer opts for a review! No bat involved confirms UltraEdge. Thr

Charith Asalanka to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, around middle and leg. Rishabh Pant pushes it towards mid-wicket. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Much fuller now, down the leg side on this occasion. Rishabh Pant tries to flick but misses. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Another length delivery, outside off, at 133.4 clicks. Rishabh Pant opens the face of the bat and guides it past point for a brace. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Good-length delivery, around the off pole. Rishabh Pant leans and defends it out. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Fraction shorter, on middle. Rishabh Pant shows the full face of the bat and defends it out. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A length ball, wide of off. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and slashes it towards deep cover for a brace. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Another one on that middle and leg line. Iyer is well forward to block it again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Goes over the wicket now and serves this on middle and leg. Iyer defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, A flatter delivery on middle and coming through with the arm at 83.6 kph. Iyer works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A slightly shorter delivery on middle. A natraj pull-shot by Pant this time to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower in the air around leg. Iyer works it to mid-wicket for a single. Iyer looks for a second run there but Pant sends him back.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up nicely on middle. Iyer gets well forward and blocks it.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, A good-length delivery, around off. Iyer looks to defend it but the ball catches the inside edge of his blade. It goes past stumps behind square on the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, ! Lovely timing by Iyer! A fullish delivery that is drifting on the pads. Iyer uses his wrists and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lahiru Kumara to Shreyas Iyer, A good-length delivery, on off at 138.2 kph. Iyer opens the face of his blade and hits it to point.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, Another short delivery, on off. Not very high this time and Pant pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A good bouncer this time on off at 141.1 kph. Pant sways away from the line of the ball.

Lahiru Kumara to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off. Pant blocks it out towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Loopy delivery, on off. Iyer nicely defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slower in the air, on off. Iyer gets right forward to block it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter delivery on middle this time. Pant goes deep in his crease and pulls it in his own unusual fashion towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, This is interesting! Another loopy delivery on middle. Pant advances again but is nowhere near the pitch off the ball and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up on middle this time. Pant skips down the track but ends up just defending it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! A rare bad delivery by Lasith Embuldeniya! A flatter delivery turning into leg. Pant clips it fine towards long leg for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, This one holds on the surface a little bit! On a length, around off. Iyer plays it a tad early and checks his shot but plays it quite well in the end.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Another delivery, on that good length and around off. Iyer defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, outside off. Iyer pushes it towards the off side now.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, on off. Iyer watches it carefully and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, ! This time he decides to not back away from his natural instinct! A fullish delivery, around off. Iyer goes with the flow and drives it uppishly over covers for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, On a good length, around off. Probably coming into Iyer a little this time. He looks to drive it towards the off side but gets the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes slower and fuller on off. Pant takes a step or two well forward and defends it nicely.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, This is outside off. Iyer pushes it towards point and takes a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes shorter on middle. Pant uses the depth of the crease and works it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker this time on off at 89.2 kph. Pant defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly shorter on off. Iyer goes back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Like the first session, India have lost two wickets in this session as well. They were cruising along nicely in the first hour of the session, but both Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli perished soon and failed to make it big. Hanuma Vihari did play a fine knock of 58 after being promoted to number 3.  All the four batters got to a good start but they failed to go big. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are currently at the crease and building a partnership. India will be hoping they go on and p

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle. Iyer defends it towards short leg.

A much better session for Sri Lanka! A good display of bowling from them in this session and they will be mighty pleased with their effort. They did not let the batters score freely this time and got rid of two set batters, Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli. Lasith Embuldeniya once again was the stand-out bowler, as he got the big wicket of Kohli and kept things tight as well. The only thing Sri Lanka will be disappointed with would be about the no balls. They will look to minimize those in the f

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Hits that length hard again, on off. Pant gets forward and defends it towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A good-length delivery, outside off. Pant leaves it alone.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, ! Typical Rishabh Pant! A length deliver, outside off. Pant skips down the track and makes room for himself. He hits this over the cover fielder for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, First run of the final session, and with that, the 200 comes up for India! A fullish delivery, outside off. Iyer drives it towards deep point for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Goes slightly shorter this time, on off. Iyer goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.

Suranga Lakmal will bowl from the other end. 

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Lakmal starts with a full delivery, on off. Iyer drives it to mid off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Quicker again, around off. Pant pushes it towards the off side. A maiden to start the session.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slightly shorter on middle and turning into Pant. He looks to work it away but gets hit high on the pads.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Goes fuller this time, on off. Pant flicks it to mid-wicket.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Flatter and shorter again, on middle. Pant pushes it left of the bowler.

We are back for the final session! The players are out in the middle. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant will resume the batting for India. Lasith Embuldeniya will begin with the ball. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A flatter and slightly shorter delivery on off. Pant goes back and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off. Pant gets well forward and defends it. Very slow in the air to start this session by Lasith Embuldeniya.

... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Another delivery on that tight line, on off. Iyer gets well forward and negotiates it safely. At Tea on Day 1, India are 199/4!

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery, around off. Iyer drives it on up towards the cover fielder.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Bit fuller and around off. Iyer drives it to covers this time.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, A length delivery angling into middle this time. Iyer pushes it towards the leg side.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, This time a length delivery, on off. Iyer blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, ! Glorious shot! A fullish delivery, around off. Iyer leans forward and drives it. He opens the face of his blade a little and gets it wide of deep extra-cover fielder for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Slower in the air, on off. Pant gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tossed up around off. Pant defends this towards the off side with soft hands.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, A fuller delivery, on off. Iyer pushes it to covers for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Edge this time but the ball falls short of the first slip fielder! A tossed up delivery on middle. There is drift and turn this time and the ball catches the outside edge of Iyer's blade as he looks to defend. The ball falls short of Lahiru Thirimanne at first slip and Iyer survives.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly quicker at 83.9 kph on middle. Iyer defends this again off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle. Iyer gets well forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, Pulls his length back this time, around off. Pant rides the bounce and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, Slightly fuller on middle. Iyer glances it to deep square leg for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and angling into middle and leg at 126.7 kph. Iyer defends this comfortably towards the off side.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, This time a quick single! A length delivery around off. Pant pushes it with soft hands towards the off side and takes a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A length delivery, around off and angling across Pant. He defends this off the front foot afain.

Suranga Lakmal to Rishabh Pant, A good-length delivery, on off. Pant defends it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker now, an arm ball, tad shorter, on middle. Shreyas Iyer stays back and misses his flick. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller ball, outside off, tosses it up on this occasion. Shreyas Iyer leans and chips it towards cover. Dimuth Karunaratne dives it to his right and collects it on the bounce. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Tad shorter, around middle. Shreyas Iyer goes back and flicks with the inner half of his bat towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tad quicker, around middle. Rishabh Pant rocks back and whips it towards deep square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, on middle. Pant leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter ball, turning it away, outside off. Shreyas Iyer stays back and pushes it towards cover. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Another length delivery, outside off. Rishabh Pant looks to block this but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, This one lands on a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Good-length delivery, outside off. Shreyas Iyer hangs back and pushes it towards deep cover and rotates the strike. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Another length delivery, outside off. Shreyas Iyer cuts it towards deep point. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Another length delivery, outside off, at 135.1 clicks. Shreyas Iyer does not fiddle with it.  

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, On a length, outside off. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Shorter ball, around middle. Shreyas Iyer pushes it towards square leg for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Rishabh Pant steps down the pitch again and knocks it past mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller ball, outside off, turning it away from the right-hander, Shreyas Iyer dabs it towards point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Tad shorter, turning it in, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps advances down the pitch and pushes it towards long on for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, ! Bangs! First six of the innings! Fuller ball, turning it in, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and tonks it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, spinning it in, on middle. Rishabh Pant defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Full in length, outside off, at 128.1 clicks. Shreyas Iyer lets that go through. End of another successful over for Sri Lanka!

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Fullish ball again, shaping away outside off. Shreyas Iyer offers no shot.

Vishwa Fernando to Shreyas Iyer, Pitches it up, outside off, shaping away. Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, ! CHOPPED ON! Vishwa Fernando strikes this time! He gets rid of another set batter. Hanuma Vihari departs after a fine innings! Fuller ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and looks to drive this, but the ball goes off the inside edge of his blade and knocks the leg stump over! Just want Sri Lanka needed. Two new batters at the crease now. 

Shreyas Iyer walks in at number 6.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Very full, outside off again. Hanuma Vihari pushes it to the fielder at point. 

Vishwa Fernando will continue.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, on middle and off, full in length. Hanuma Vihari eases it to long off for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, No ball! Fuller ball again, slower through the air again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstepped once again and a no ball is given! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Much slower through this time, outside off, loopy ball. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, on middle. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full and around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Full again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari taps it towards square leg off the back foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari lunges and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, On a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant cuts it onto the ground and the ball flies over the fielder at gully. Two taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Back of a length, shaping back in, around the fifth stump line. Rishabh Pant shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rishabh Pant, Angling into the left-hander, on a length, outside off. Rishabh Pant offers no shot to that. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, This one lands on a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari slashes it towards deep point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, ! CLEANED HIM UP! That's a huge, huge wicket! Change of ends for Lasith Embuldeniya has worked for Sri Lanka! Lasith Embuldeniya strikes once again and sends back Virat Kohli this time. A fuller ball, this one lands around middle and turns away towards the off pole. Virat Kohli rocks back and tries to defend this, but he gets beaten past the outside edge as the ball spins away from him and knocks the off stump. India lose their third wicket. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari shoulders his arms at it. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, Shorter now, turning it into the left-hander. Rishabh Pant stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid-wicket. An excellent over from Lasith Embuldeniya!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, SLower through the air, full again on middle. Rishabh Pant pushes it uppishly towards the bowler. The ball falls just short of Lasith Embuldeniya. 

Rishabh Pant walks in at number 5.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Rishabh Pant, A loopy ball, fuller, around middle. Rishabh Pant steps down and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Flighted delivery, full and outside off. Virat Kohli leans and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, full in length, on middle. Virat Kohli leans and pushes it towards mid on. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On a length again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another length delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, No ball! Full ball, wide of off. Hanuma Vihari drives it uppishly away from his towards Dhananjaya de Silva at point, who drops the catch. Lucky for him, Vishwa Fernando has overstepped has a no ball is called! That is the 7th no ball of the innings. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, around off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point for a single.  

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, ! Wow, wonderful shot! Very full, wide of off. Virat Kohli presses forward, reaches out to it, and creams it past cover for a beautiful boundary. He moves to 40 now!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, On a length, around middle. Virat Kohli defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter one again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and pushes it past first slip for a brace. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari stays back and dabs it towards point. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery, outside off. Hanuma Vihari drives and finds the fielder at cover. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Pitches it up again, outside off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it towards point. 

Drinks! This partnership is going along quite nicely and India are in a position of strength now. Both the batters are looking quite comfortable in the middle and apart from Lasith Embuldeniya, Sri Lankan bowers are not threatening these two batters enough to produce some positive result for the Lankans. They need to break this partnership quickly otherwise a big first innings score is right on the cards!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, outside off, on a fuller length. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Another length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another length ball, wide of off. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and slashes it towards deep point. the fielder there runs across to his right and cuts it out. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Length ball, width on offer. Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep cover for a single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, outside off, at 136.7 clicks. Virat Kohli watches it sail through to the keeper. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Tad fuller, wide of off this time. Virat Kohli offers no shot to that. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another delivery that is slower in the air, on off. Vihari defends this off the front foot again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up around off. Vihari get well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, A fullish delivery on off. Kohli drives it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker delivery on middle. Kohli works it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Ohh...in the air for a while! A slighlty shorter delivery on off and this one holds on the surface a bit and Kohli pushes it a tad early. The ball goes in the air but falls short of the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, NO NALL!  Third no ball by the spinner! A fuller delivery, around off. Kohli pushes it towards the off side as Lasith Embuldeniya oversteps again.

Change of ends for Lasith Embuldeniya! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle. Kohli gets well forward and defends it.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, around off. Vihari watches it till the end and lets it go.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Another harmless length delivery, outside off. Vihari leaves it alone.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, outside off. Vihari lets it go this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, around off. Vihari blocks it out calmly as ever.

Vishwa Fernando (5-0-35-0) comes back into the attack. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, 8000 Test runs for Kohli in his 100th Test match! What a tremendous achievement by a tremendous player! 6th Indian to reach the landmark! A length delivery, outside off. Kohli pushes it to deep cover for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, A slightly shorter delivery, way outside off from 'round the wicket. Kohli leaves it alone.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, around off at 142.6 kph. Vihari is solid in his defence. India are going along nicely here.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, around off at 138 kph. Kohli pushes it towards the off side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Kumara goes back of a length again, outside off. Vihari pushes it towards deep point for a single again.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off. Kohli punches it to deep cover for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, on off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, ! SHOT! Short and width provided this time. Kohli cuts it to through covers for a boundary. More of a back foot punch this, plays it well in front of square.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Slower in the air, on off. Kohli drives it towards the off side and takes a single. 150 up for India! Lasith Embuldeniya has been bowling non-stop from one end, will we see him bowling another over?

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Quicker and fuller on middle. Vihari pushes it to mid on for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on off at 82 kph. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Fuller and on middle again. Kohli works it right of mid on and takes a quick single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy delivery on middle. Kohli works it to mid-wicket.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up on off. Vihari drives it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Fifty for Hanuma Vihari! He has been given the opportunity to bat at number 3 today and he has grabbed it with both hands. A shorter delivery on middle. Vihari pulls it to fine leg for a single. He would like to get a big one here!

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, On a length, on middle. Kohli works it to deep square leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Kumara bangs this short around leg. Kohli looks to pull but misses. The ball goes just past his gloves there.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, on off. Vihari works it towards the leg side for a single. A bit of reverse swing there!

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari punches this off the back foot towards the off side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A short delivery and down the leg side. Vihari looks to pull it but misses.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and around leg. Kohli looks to work it towards the leg side but misses and the ball hits his pads. However, it is going down leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Goes fuller on off. Vihari drives it to long off for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Pulls his length back a little and pushes this one a tad quicker on middle and leg. Vihari defends it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another loopy delivery on middle. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly slower on middle. Vihari defends it towards the leg side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, On middle and fuller at 84.4 kph. Vihari drives it back to the bowler.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, Goes a bit more fuller this time on off at 141.1 kph. Kohli drives it to mid on.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, A good-length delivery around off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off. Vihari rides the bounce and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, This is short and wider outside off. Kohli cuts it to deep point for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Virat Kohli, A good-length delivery, outside off. Kohli decides to leave it alone. This is the line you need to bowl to Kohli.

Lahiru Kumara (6-1-29-1) is back on!

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari punches it to covers for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another tossed up delivery on off. Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, He goes fuller this time and slower in the air on off. Kohli gets well forward now to block it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another delivery on the shorter side on off. Kohli is solid in his defence again.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and fatter on off. Kohli goes back and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, NO BALL! Fuller on off. Vihari drives it to deep cover for a single. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstpped again and this is poor from the spinner.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air on off. Vihari gets forward and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on off. Kohli drives it left of the bowler. Lasith Embuldeniya dives to stop it but ends up deflecting it towards the mid off region for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, On a length, around off and this one nips back in. Kohli looks to push it towards the off side but gets the inside edge behind square on the leg side for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller this time on off. Kohli looks to drive it towards the off side but the ball hits the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, This time a shorter length delivery on off at 124 kph. Vihari pulls it to fine leg for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery and shapinng into Vihari a little. Vihari gets forward and defends it.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, around off. Virat Kohli stays back and pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, A length delivery on off. Kohli blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely bowled this time. Loopy delivery around off. Vihari presses forward to defend but the ball catches the outside edge of his blade. It goes through the third man region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! A fuller delivery, outside off. Kohli drives it to deep cover for a single. Lasith Embuldeniya has overstepped and the umpire calls it a no ball!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, ! Short and Kohli uses the depth of the crease to a great effect! Lasith Embuldeniya has been bowling short in this over and ends up bowling another short delivery on off. Kohli goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up this around off. Kohli gets forward and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Quicker and flatter on off. Kohli blocks this off the back foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Around off and turning away a little. Kohli goes back and punches it back to the bowler.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, A flatter and shorter delivery, around off. Vihari cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, around middle. Hanuma Vihari stays in his crease and looks to block this, but the ball goes off the outside edge past point for a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish delivery now, touch wider of the off stump. Hanuma Vihari does not fiddle with that. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a length now, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and leaves it alone.  

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, outside off, at 130.0 clicks. Hanuma Vihari lets that go through to the keeper. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, NO BALL! Length ball, outside off. Hanuma Vihari offers no shot on that. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped and the umpire signals a no ball. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, ! Lovely shot! Perfect timing on that one. A length ball, angling in on the pads. Hanuma Vihari flicks it past mid on for a glorious boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, shaping in, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Very full, on middle, flighted ball. Virat Kohli knocks it towards mid off.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, around off, full in length. Virat Kohli lunges and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter and an arm ball, on middle. Hanuma Vihari pushes it towards mid-wicket for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leans and leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller again. Hanuma Vihari leans and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower through the air, spinning away, around off. Hanuma Vihari stays back and pushes it back to the bowler. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, coming back in, outside off. Virat Kohli leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Outside off now, on a length. Virat Kohli blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, An appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! Length ball, angling in on the pads again. Virat Kohli shuffles across and tries to flick this but misses and gets hit on the pads. That was sliding down leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, ! Top shot! Tadd fuller, angling in on the pads. Virat Kohli waits for it, uses his wrists and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal will start from the other end. So Sri Lanka opting for the combination of spin-pace after Lunch.

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Length again, jagging back in, around middle. Virat Kohli taps it to the fielder at mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, angling in, outside off. Virat Kohli shoulders his arms. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery, full in length, around off. Hanuma Vihari lunges and blocks it out solidly. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller again, around middle and leg. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out towards the leg side. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, full and outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out. 

We are back for the middle session! Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle. Hanuma Vihari and Virat Kohli also walk out to resume their innings. Lasith Embuldeniya to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Hanuma Vihari will be on strike. Here we go...

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted delivery, fuller again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari defends it out off the front foot. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, ! Hanuma Vihari begins the post-Lunch session with a boundary! Very full, loopy, on middle. Hanuma Vihari drills it past mid on for a boundary. 

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 …

The pitch had little help for the seam bowlers at the start but Vishwa Fernando failed to bowl at consistent lines and lengths. Lakmal though was quite good but it was the extra pace of Kumara that brought them their first breakthrough as Kumara got rid of dangerous Rohit Sharma. However, the star of this session for Sri Lanka was Lasith Embuldeniya who bowled with great control and his change of pace troubled almost all Indian batters. He got the set Agarwal and it will be interesting to see

The first session of any Test match is very crucial and we can safely say that both teams will be quite happy with their effort in this session. India started off in a positive fashion as Rohit and Mayank went about their business in quite a confident manner. However, Rohit departed just when he was looking ominous for Sri Lanka and then his opening partner Agarwal also could not build on the start he got. India’s new number 3, Vihari and the man playing his 100th Test, Virat Kohli ensured tha

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Shorter one now, on middle. Virat Kohli punches it down to long on and runs across to the other end. The fielder there throws it towards the bowler's end, and there is no back up there. An overthrow taken! That will be lunch on Day 1!

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari eases it down to long on for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, around middle. Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket. A misfield there allows them to take a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Tad shorter, turning it in, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, on middle. Virat Kohli pushes it back to the bowler.  

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Dhananjaya de Silva goes over the wicket now, serves a loopy ball, full in length, around middle. Virat Kohli defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted delivery, outside off. Blocked out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller, outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery again, around middle and leg. Hanuma Vihari tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter one now, full, on middle. Hanuma Vihari stays back and blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full and outside off. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, very full, on middle. Virat Kohli pushes it towards deep square leg for three runs. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Floated delivery, fuller ball, around middle. Hanuma Vihari pushes it back to the bowler.  

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off, fuller ball. Hanuma Vihari defends it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up again, on middle, on a fuller length. Hanuma Vihari blocks it out.

Dhananjaya de Silva to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, fuller, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and defends it out. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Fuller now, flatter. Virat Kohli knocks it towards long on for a single. 

Dhananjaya de Silva to Virat Kohli, Shorter ball, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Floated delivery, fuller, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point for a single. He retains the strike!

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tosses it up, around off, full in length. Virat Kohli lunges and defends. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Another fuller ball, slower through the air again, around middle. Virat Kohli presses forward and defends it out. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball, full again, around off. Virat Kohli leans and blocks it out solidly. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Fuller now, around middle. Virat Kohli tucks it towards mid-wicket. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter now, spinning away, outside off. Hanuma Vihari, on the back foot pushes it towards deep cover for a single. That brings up the 100 for India!

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari pushes it off the back foot towards point for a single. He will keep strike for the next over!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Tad shorter, outside off. Virat Kohli taps it towards point and rotates the strike!

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, Another length ball, outside off. Virat Kohli blocks it towards cover. 

Vishwa Fernando to Virat Kohli, ! A straight drive cannot get better than that! Very full, around off. Virat Kohli presents the full face of the bat and drives it past the bowler for a glorious boundary!

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Quick single! On a length, outside off. Hanuma Vihari presses forward and taps it towards cover-point. Single taken! 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Lovely delivery! Another loopy ball, full again, outside off. Virat Kohli leans to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Flatter now, on middle. Virat Kohli stays in his crease and pushes it towards mid on. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller, outside off. Hanuma Vihari pushes it towards cover-point for a single. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tosses it up, full again, on middle. Hanuma Vihari eases it to the fielder at mid off. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower through the air, spinning away, outside off. Hanuma Vihari leaves it alone. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball, full, around off. Hanuma Vihari leans and blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, On the pads this time. Vihari easily flicks it to fine leg for a single.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Ohh..the angle from 'round the wicket nearly does the trick here! A good-length delivery from 'round the wicket, around off. Vihari looks to defend it but the ball straightens a bit after coming into him from the angle. It catches the outside edge of his blade. However, the ball falls short of the first slip fielder. The ball hits his finger and goes behind him for a couple.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off. Vihari blocks it out this time.

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish delivery, outside off from 'round the wicket. Vihari drives it back to the bowler now. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, ! Vihari is looking quite comfortable here, he plays a lovely shot again! An overpitched delivery, outside off. Vihari gets a good stride forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Vishwa Fernando comes back into the attack. 

Vishwa Fernando to Hanuma Vihari, A full delivery on middle and leg. Vihari flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Again tossed up, outside off. Kohli pushes it towards covers now.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Ohh..in the air but safe! Tossed up on off and very slow in the air. Kohli tries to work it towards the leg side. However, he gets a leading edge and the ball goes towards deep extra-cover region for a couple.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle. Kohli defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, ! LBW! Lasith Embuldeniya strikes! He has been brilliant so far and is finally rewarded! Mayank Agarwal has to walk back and he will be disappointed but a very good delivery this! An arm ball this time on middle. Agarwal presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball hits him on the front pad. There is a huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Mayank Agarwal consults with Hanuma Vihari but they decide to not tak

The crowd erupts as Virat Kohli walks out to bat on his 100th Test. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Slower in the air, around off. Agarwal pushes it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Shorter on off this time. Agarwal goes back and punches it to covers. Dimuth Karunaratne does well to stop it this time.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Another back of a length delivery on middle. Vihari plays it calmly towards the leg side again.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle. Vihari blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle. Vihari defends it calmly towards the leg side. 

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, on off. Vihari is compact in his defence again. It goes towards mid off but no single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter this time but down the leg side. Vihari looks to pull it but misses. The keeper does well to dive to his left and stop it.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off at 148.7 kph. Vihari goes back and blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Tries a quicker delivery this time and goes a fraction short around off. Vihari goes back and punches it through cover-point for three runs. Actually Dimuth Karunaratne misfields there as he slides to stop it and that allows them to take three runs.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower and tossed up around off. Vihari gets forward again and defends it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air, around off at 79.6 kph. Vihari gets forward and defends it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another lovely delivery. He is bowling on that tight line and the length that it making the batter play on the front foot. Vihari though does well to block it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly quicker this time, on off. Vihari blocks it out.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on off. Vihari defends this off the front foot.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A short delivery this time on middle. Agarwal ducks under it.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle and leg at 143 kph. Vihari is hurried by that ball and manages to work it towards the leg side for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, around off. Vihari waits for it and then plays it late towards the off side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on middle and leg and this one nips back in sharply. Vihari looks to work it towards the leg side but misses and the ball hits him high on the pads.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, around off at 141 kph. Agarwal pushes it towards point for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, Full delivery on off. Agarwal drives it to mid off. Better line from Kumara.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on off. Agarwal drives it to long off for an easy single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Loopy delivery on middle this time. Agarwal defends this off the front foot.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly shorter outside off. Vihari cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Quicker on middle. This time Vihari blocks it out comfortably.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Slower in the air on middle. Vihari defends but gets the inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal from the Lankan players but the inside-edge saves Vihari there.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on off. Agarwal drives it to long off for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A length delivery on middle. Agarwal clips it to deep square leg for a single. He needs to be around that off stump line.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, around leg. Vihari glances it to fine leg for a single.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A good-length delivery, on off. Vihari just blocks it out.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length and around leg this time. Vihari looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads but it is going down leg. Vihari misses out on a scoring opportunity there!

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, A fullish delivery around off. Agarwal leans forward and drives it through covers. The fielder there puts in a dive and saves a run for his team as the batters run three.

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, On a length and this one nips back into middle and leg. Agarwal defends this off the inside half of his blade to square leg.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Another lovely delivery! Tossed up outside off and turning away this time. Vihari gets forward and looks to push at it but gets beaten off the outside edge.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Hanuma Vihari, Nicely tossed up on middle this time. Vihari gets well forward and blocks it.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Again provides a bit of width and Agarwal goes deep in his crease again and cuts it to deep cover for a single.

DRINKS! The first hour has certainly belonged to India. They have been scoring quite freely here. But Sri Lanka have done well to break the opening partnership by getting the big wicket of Rohit Sharma. They need to capitalize on the same now. While India will be looking to build another partnership here with the pitch looking nice and flat. Also, it's time for some spin! Lasith Embuldeniya comes into the attack. 

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, ! Nicely played! Slower in the air and slightly shorter with a bit of width outside off. Agarwal waits for it and cuts it through point for a boundary.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Slower in the air and outside off. Agarwal pushes it towards the off side.

Lasith Embuldeniya to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up nicely on middle. Agarwal defends this off the inside half of his blade towards the leg side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, This time a pacy full delivery on middle at 147.2 kph. Vihari blocks it out towards the leg side.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, The short-pitch stuff continues. It is down the leg side and Vihari just lets it go.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Another shorter length delivery around leg. Vihari lets it go and the keeper moves to his left and fails to collect it cleanly.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, Bangs this short on middle at 147.3 kph. Vihari though ducks under it quite comfortably.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, A length ball, on middle. Vihari blocks it out this time.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, ! Nice shot! Beautifully driven! A fullish delivery around off. Vihari drives as he takes a stride forward and creams it through covers for a boundary. Indian batters are enjoying some pace from Kumara.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length, on off at 122.9 kph. Vihari turns it towards mid-wicket for an easy single.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery and this time he corrects his line. Serves this on middle and Vihari blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, ! So first boundary for Vihari but a poor line from Lakmal! A length delivery, drifting on the pads this time. Vihari clips it past square leg for a boundary. Easy pickings for him.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, A length delivery, on off at 128.3 kph. Vihari is well forward this time and blocks it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, Good-length delivery, on middle. Vihari plays back to this ball, it stays a tad low but Vihari manages to block it out.

Suranga Lakmal to Hanuma Vihari, On a good length, around off. Vihari presses forward and defends it solidly.

Lahiru Kumara to Hanuma Vihari, On a length, angling in, around off. Hanuma Vihari shuffles across, and he jabs his bat down, but the ball goes off the inside edge towards fine leg for a single. He gets off the mark! A successful over for Sri Lanka!

Hanuma Vihari walks in at number 3.

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! CAUGHT! Lahiru Kumara draws first blood! He has been expensive but he has been rewarded now. He gets rid of Rohit Sharma. Lahiru Kumara set him up earlier with a few short balls and tempts him again to go after it, but Rohit Sharma holes out this time. Short, angling it in on middle. Rohit Sharma once again goes for the pull shot, this time he gets cramped for room and the ball goes off the top edge towards Suranga Lakmal at fine leg who takes a good

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Fuller now, around off. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid off. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Another short ball and the result is the same! Fraction short though this time, around middle. Rohit Sharma stays back, and pulls it past mid-wicket for another boundary. 50 up for India! 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! A short ball to Rohit Sharma will always be punished! Lahiru Kumara drops it short, around off. Rohit Sharma picks up the length and pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Full in length, outside off, at 140.6 clicks. Rohit Sharma presses forward and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Fullish again, around middle. Mayank Agarwal defends it towards mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Swinging it in, on a length, around the pads. Mayank Agarwal works it away towards square leg for a couple of runs. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Tad fuller now, angling in, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans and defends it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Shaping back in, around the pads, on a length. Rohit Sharma tucks it towards deep square leg. Single taken!

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma presses forward and leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma offers no shot to that. 

Lahiru Kumara to Mayank Agarwal, Yorker-length delivery, on middle. Mayank Agarwal digs it out towards cover. 9 runs off Lahiru Kumara's first over!

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it off the back foot towards deep cover for a single. 

So here is the first bowling change of this Test match. Lahiru Kumara comes into the attack now. He replaces Vishwa Fernando.

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Wonderful shot! Too full, wide of off. Rohit Sharma leans, opens the face of the bat, and carves it past cover for a boundary. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, around middle and off, on a length. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid on. 

Lahiru Kumara to Rohit Sharma, ! Welcome to the attack, Lahiru Kumara! A full toss, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma clips it past mid on for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, on a length. Mayank Agarwal pushes it towards cover. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it towards gully. Pathum Nissanka there dives to his right and makes a good stop. Saved a certain boundary there! 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length, swinging it in, around off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Fraction shorter now, around middle. Mayank Agarwal pulls it gently past mid-wicket for a brace. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and the umpire signals a no ball!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length delivery, angling in around middle, at 127.4 clicks. Mayank Agarwal blocks it towards gully. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, around off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards mid-wicket and takes a single. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Angling in around middle and off. Rohit Sharma defends it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, around the fifth stump line. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Shaping away, on a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend this off the back foot, but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Classy! Fuller ball again, ouside off. Mayank Agarwal presses forward, presents the full face of the ball, and pushes it past mid off for a beautiful boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Touch fuller, around off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it towards cover-point. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, On a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma taps it towards cover and scampers through to the other end for a quick single. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Fuller ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma defends it towards mid off. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, On a length, sliding down leg. Mayank Agarwal misses his flick.

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length, around middle. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, ! Edgy runs! Fullish delivery, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans to block this but gets an outside edge left of the diving gully fielder. The ball races away towards the third man fence for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, No ball! Good-length delivery, outside off. Mayank Agarwal taps it towards point. Suranga Lakmal has overstepped here and a no ball is called!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Well bowled! On a length, outside off, at around 129 clicks. Mayank Agarwal presses forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Angling in again, on a length, around middle and leg, at 127.6 clicks, Mayank Agarwal taps it towards square leg. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Angling in, on middle, on a fuller length. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Shaping away, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma taps it towards point. 13 runs off the over!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, ! Glorious! Full-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma leans, opens the face of his bat, and drives it past gully for a boundary. Third boundary of the over!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, around middle. Rohit Sharma blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Much fuller now, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leans to drive but gets an inside edge towards fine leg. Single taken!

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Back-to-back boundaries! Fraction short again, outside off. Mayank Agarwal stays in his crease, opens the face of the bat, and guides it past point for a boundary. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, ! Mayank Agarwal gets off the mark in style! Vishwa Fernando drops it short, outside off. Mayank Agarwal gets on his toes and pushes it past cover for a boundary. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Length, outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it towards cover. No run there!

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, An inswinger now, outside off, on a length. Rohit Sharma leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, ! First boundary for Rohit Sharma and India! Perfect timing on this occasion! Touch fuller, darting it around the pads. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists and flicks it past mid-wicket for a boundary.

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma tucks it to mid-wicket. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Lenth ball, around the pads. Rohit Sharma once again looks to clip this on the leg side but gets an outside edge towards the fielder at gully, who once again, collects it on the bounce. 

Suranga Lakmal to Rohit Sharma, Extra bounce! Fraction shorter, around middle and leg. Rohit Sharma looks to flick it on the leg side, but the ball goes off the leading edge towards gully, who collects it on a couple of bounces. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Swing and a miss! Forcing the batter to dive this time! Tad fuller, shaping away, outside off at 136.2 clicks. Mayank Agarwal leans and looks to drive but misses. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Good-length delivery, around off. Mayank Agarwal leans and blocks it out. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, An outswinger this time, on a length, outside off. Mayank Agarwal lets that go through. 

Vishwa Fernando to Mayank Agarwal, Swinging it in, around middle, on a length. Mayank Agarwal tries to defend but gets an inside edge through his legs towards short fine leg. 

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Good-length delivery, outside off. Rohit Sharma opens the face of the bat and pushes it towards cover for a single. Rohit Sharma and India are up and running!

Vishwa Fernando to Rohit Sharma, Vishwa Fernando begins with a tad fuller ball, nipping in, around middle. Rohit Sharma looks to block this but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Good ball to begin with for Vishwa Fernando!

Vishwa Fernando will share the new ball with Suranga Lakmal.

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Another length delivery, shaping away, around off. Mayank Agarwal stays in his crease and blocks it out watchfully. A maiden to begin with!

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, An outswinger, outside off, on a length, at 129.1 clicks. Mayank Agarwal shoulders his arms at it. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball, outside off. Mayank Agarwal leaves it alone. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! A beautiful delivery! On a length, an outswinger, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to defend this but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Sri Lankan players are out there in the middle as they take their respective field positions. Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal are the openers for India and they walk out to the middle now. Suranga Lakmal to start with the ball for Sri Lanka. Mayank Agarwal will be on strike. Here we go...

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Another good-length delivery, shaping away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal looks to block this but gets a bottom edge towards third slip, who collects it on the bounce. 

Suranga Lakmal to Mayank Agarwal, Suranga Lakmal begins with a length ball, shaping away, outside off. Mayank Agarwal blocks it out. 

All the players are out in the middle for their respective national anthem. It will be Sri Lanka's national anthem followed by India's. We are done with the anthems and it is time for action to begin now!

Virat Kohli is being felicitated for his 100th Test. A proud moment for Virat Kohli, as he receives a special cap from his childhood hero, Rahul Dravid! Virat Kohli says that it's a special moment for him, and he thanks all his teammates and family for their support. States that in today's generation they play a lot of cricket with all the formats of the game, but he is feeling proud to play his 100 games in the purest format of the game and receive his 100th Test cap from his childhood her

Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that they would have batted first as well, they are playing with 3 seamers, but the wicket looks good to bat on. Mentions that they have played 300 tests but they have never won in India, but they want to create history here and do something different today. Informs that they are playing with 3 seamers and 2 spinners.

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they will bat first. He says that it is similar Indian condition and it is important to score big while batting first. He says that it is a big opportunity for him to lead the Test team and he never dreamt of it but would like to do well here. He mentions that there has been a buzz around the team and says that this is a special occasion for Virat and everyone and they are looking forward to this game. Mentions that they are playing with three spinn

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Lahiru Thirimanne, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara. 

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jayant Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.  

TOSS - India have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first. 

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Russel Arnold are down near the pitch. Russel says it looks different and it looks like a batting track but a deeper look will show some cracks but they are not likely to break. He mentions that there is grass in the back of a length area of the pitch and there will be help for spinners as well. Both Deep and Russel mention that the team winning the toss should bat first.

... FIRST TEST ...

Hello and welcome folks! It’s time for the first Test between India and Sri Lanka to get underway! After an exciting T20I series, it’s time for some red-ball cricket. India will be high on confidence coming into this game after a dominant performance in the shortest format. Although their last Test series against South Africa did not go their way, they will be eager to get back to winning ways in the longest format. While Sri Lanka will have to leave their white-ball woes behind them and

Sri Lanka have not been at their best in Test cricket in India. But they are well and truly capable of changing things around. Skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne and Lasith Embuldeniya are the players who have displayed their magic in Test cricket and they will be the ones to watch out for. The visitors will have to get their best game forward and prove their worth against India.

It’s a new and fresh start for India in the longest format of the game, as Rohit Sharma is all set to take over the Test captaincy. India have roped in some young and talented players as well after players like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ishant Sharma were left out. This will also be Virat Kohli's 100th Test and he will be eager to score big on this special occasion. A lot to look forward to in this match. Who will dominate Day 1 of this Test? We will find out. Stay tuned for th