Highlights – India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day Three: Kusal Mendis, Karunaratne keep IND at bay
Updated: Aug 05, two thousand seventeen 17:Legal IST
By Sayan Ghosh , Hindustan Times
Dimuth Karunaratne (92*) and Kusal Mendis (110) solidified Sri Lanka’s 2nd innings after Umesh Yadav dismissed Upal Tharanga cheaply. Earlier, Ravichandran Ashwin scalped five wickets while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami took two each as Sri Lanka were bundled out for one hundred eighty three in the 1st innings. India enforced the follow-on with a massive lead of four hundred thirty nine runs after announcing their very first innings on 622/9. Get highlights of India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day Three, Colombo here (SCORECARD) (LIVE STREAMING)
17:17 hrs IST: Both teams had their heroes – Ravichandran Ashwin for India and Kushal Mendis for Sri Lanka. But, tomorrow will be the decider when it comes to the result of this match.
17:12 hrs IST: Dimuth Karunaratne was unbeaten on ninety two and he will surely want to reach his century as prompt as possible on Day Four.
17:07 hrs IST: That’s stumps on Day Three. A mixed day for Sri Lanka as they finish on 209/Two.
17:05 hrs IST: In the England vs South Africa Test match, the hosts reach three hundred sixty two all out with Jonny Bairstow getting out on 99. Go after here.
17:02 hrs IST: It will still be a rough ask for Sri Lanka to win this game tomorrow, but nothing can be said with certainty in cricket. SL 205/Two
16:55 hrs IST: Dimuth Karunaratne proceeds to play his natural game as he sweeps it for another boundary. SL 202/Two
16:51 hrs IST: OUT! Ultimately the much needed wicket for India as Kusal Mendis is caught behind for 110. SL 198/Two
16:48 hrs IST: Pandya strayed in line and Kusal Mendis guides it to the cover boundary. SL 198/1
16:42 hrs IST: Pacy stuff from Hardik Pandya. The ball hits the hip pad after Karunaratne missed the shot
16:38 hrs IST: This is presently the 2nd highest 2nd wicket partnership for Sri Lanka against India. SL 189/1
16:30 hrs IST: Dimuth Karunaratne is also in the 80s. Will we see his 6th Test hundred? SL 187/1
16:24 hrs IST: The day began woefully for Sri Lanka, but they will be fairly blessed with their demonstrate in the last one and a half sessions. SL 185/1
16:20 hrs IST: No wicket for Ravichandran Ashwin till now. He must be fairly disappointed after brilliant showcase in the 1st innings. SL 177/1
16:14 hrs IST: Kusal Mendis, take a bow! He brings up his century with a brilliant boundary. SL 176/1
16:12 hrs IST: This is the kind of spectacle that was expected from the Sri Lanka batsmen and after the very first innings debacle, this will be a enormous confidence booster. SL 172/1
16:06 hrs IST: 45 overs gone. Sri Lanka are one hundred sixty eight for the loss of one wicket.
16:02 hrs IST: Eventually, a boundary for Kusal Mendis as he marches towards a well-deserved hundred. SL 166/1
15:57 hrs IST: Kusal Mendis is in the jumpy 90s. Can he reach his 3rd Test century? SL 161/1
15:52 hrs IST: The 150-run partnership comes up for Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis. SL 160/1
15:47 hrs IST: Sri Lanka batsmen have not gone for quick runs in this session. Instead, they are looking to play cautiously. SL 158/1
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15:35 hrs IST: Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis have treated both of the Indian bowlers fairly well. SL 148/1
15:30 hrs IST: Hardik Pandya has not bowled a single over till now. SL 143/1
15:25 hrs IST: A hint of frustration on Virat Kohli’s face as a misfield gifts four runs to Sri Lanka. SL 139/1
15:20 hrs IST: A certain cut shot from Kusal Mendis and he moves into the 70s. SL 133/1
15:15 hrs IST: The partnership is now worth 121(174) inbetween these two batsmen. SL 128/1
15:Ten hrs IST: Cautious stuff by both batsmen as they keep the scoreboard ticking. SL 128/1
15:07 hrs IST: A slight nudge towards fine gam and the ball rushes to the boundary. SL 125/1
15:03 hrs IST: We are back for the final session of the day. SL 120/1
14:53 hrs IST: India are still ahead by three hundred twenty one runs and Sri Lanka would want Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne to bat the entire the day. SL 118/1
14:44 hrs IST: Solid batting by Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis as India are 118/1 at tea.
14:37 hrs IST: 28 overs gone. Sri Lanka are one hundred eighteen for the loss of just one wicket.
14:32 hrs IST: It has been a sensible display by both the batsman and these two will be key if Sri Lanka wants to save this Test.SL 114/1
14:27 hrs IST: Umesh Yadav reintroduced into the attack.SL 108/1
14:25 hrs IST: It’s Dimuth Karunaratne’s turn as he reaches his half century. SL 108/1
14:Nineteen hrs IST: A fortunate boundary and thanks to those four runs, kusal Mendis reached his 5th Test half century. SL 101/1
14:15 hrs IST: kusal Mendis (49) slams his ten boundary of the innings. SL 95/1
14:11 hrs IST: Dimuth Karunaratne and kusal Mendis are both nearing their respective half centuries. SL 89/1
14:06 hrs IST: Three consecutive boundaries as Sri Lanka are 84/1 after twenty overs.
14:02 hrs IST: Brief and broad from Jadeja and it was disciplined as kusal Mendis gets another boundary. SL 76/1
13:57 hrs IST: A strong appeal for caught behind from the Indian players, but the DRS gives it not-out. SL 68/1
13:52 hrs IST: A good looking sweep takes Kusal Mendis into the 30s. SL 66/1
13:47 hrs IST: Drinks break! Good begin for Sri Lanka as they are 56/1 after sixteen overs.
13:44 hrs IST: Ashwin is generating some serious spin on this track. Karunaratne misses two straight attempts to play the ball. SL are 52/1.
13:35 hrs IST: Ravindra Jadeja’s very first over of the innings goes for nine runs. SL 52/1.
13:26 hrs IST: Three boundaries off Ashwin’s over. That will give the Lankans some confidence. They are 39/1.
13:22 hrs IST: Mohammed Shami is introduced to the attack. Karunaratne hits him for a boundary through the gam side. SL 26/1.
13:17 hrs IST: The dust puffs are fairly evident when the ball grounds on one of the cracks and the pitch will only get worse from here. SL 22/1
13:13 hrs IST: Karunaratne gets another boundary. SL 20/1
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13:09 hrs IST: A miscue from Dimuth Karunaratne and the ball runs away to the boundary. SL 15/1
13:06 hrs IST: The conditions are fairly cloudy and the ground staff are getting ready near the boundary line. SL 11/1
13:02 hrs IST: Very first boundary of the 2nd innings as Karunaratne slams it through mid-wicket. SL 11/1
12:59 hrs IST: Umesh Yadav strikes early for India as Upal Tharanga is castled for Two. SL 7/1
12:54 hrs IST: Turn for Ashwin from the very very first ball. Looks like he will be the key for India once again. SL Four/0
12:51 hrs IST: Umesh Yadav embarked with the fresh ball and four runs came off the very first over after lunch. SL Four/0
12:48 hrs IST: Dimuth Karunaratne and Upul Tharanga to open the batting for Sri Lanka. SL 0/0
12:46 hrs IST: The players are out for the 2nd session of play.
12:39 hrs IST: This is also the highest first-innings lead conceded by Sri Lanka ever!
12:27 hrs IST: It was a brilliant display by the Indian bowlers and if this proceeds, the match can be determined by the end of the day.
12:13 hrs IST: This was the 26th five-wicket haul for Ravichandran Ashwin!
12:09 hrs IST: India have enforced the follow-on with a lead of four hundred thirty nine runs.
12:07 hrs IST: Nuwan Pradeep was Ashwin’s last victim as he was castled for a duck. SL 183 all out
12:06 hrs IST: OUT! That’s all as Ravichandran Ashwin claims his 5th wicket! SL 183 all out!
12:03 hrs IST: A six and a four for Malinda Pushpakumara. Umesh Yadav almost reached the ball, but he just missed out on the catch. SL 182/9
11:59 hrs IST: nine down! Ravichandran Ashwin weaves his magic once more and Dilruwan is clean bowled. SL 171/9
11:57 hrs IST: Sri Lanka still trail by four hundred fifty one runs and it seems fairly unlikely that they will be able to save the follow-on. SL 171/8
11:52 hrs IST: End of the 46th over. Sri Lanka are one hundred seventy one for the loss of eight wickets.
11:50 hrs IST: Ten minutes to go for lunch and it can securely be said that India were the clear winners in this session of play. SL 168/8
11:46 hrs IST: A brief one from Mohammed Shami and the debutant Malinda Pushpakumara experiencing some chin music. SL 162/8
11:42 hrs IST: Duo of boundaries for Dilruhan. SL 160/8
11:41 hrs IST: Sri Lanka have batted woefully till now. Will Virat Kohli ask them to bat again if they fall brief of the follow-on score? SL 156/8
11:37 hrs IST: Another one for Mohammed Shami! He castles Rangana Herath as Sri Lanka lose their eighth wicket. SL 152/8
11:31 hrs IST: Mohammed Shami strikes with the very first ball of his spell and Niroshan Dickwella’s resilient knock comes to an end. SL 150/7
11:29 hrs IST: 150 comes up for Sri Lanka for the loss of six wickets.
11:25 hrs IST: 5th Test fifty for Niroshan Dickwella! SL 147/6
11:24 hrs IST: The Indian bowlers have predominated this session but Niroshan Dickwella’s batting has been fairly exceptional. SL 146/6
11:21 hrs IST: Dilruwan Perera completes the over with a giant six! SL 143/6
11:Nineteen hrs IST: An interesting stat from Mohandas Menon –
Fastest to one hundred fifty Test wickets by spinners
29 – H Tayfield/S Ajmal/R Ashwin
31 – S McGill/S Warne
32 – Ravindra Jadeja
11:15 hrs IST: A slog sweep and that boundary takes Dickwella to forty one off just thirty five testicles. SL 131/6
11:15 hrs IST: Niroshan Dickwella is the one-man army for Sri Lanka right now as he lifts the ball for a boundary. SL 127/6
11:13 hrs IST: Ravindra Jadeja has one hundred fifty wickets in Test cricket and it has taken him thirty two matches to reach the milestone. SL 123/6
11:11 hrs IST: Niroshan Dickwella is the only batsman who has looked comfy against India, but it seems that he will soon run out of fucking partners. SL 122/6
11:08 hrs IST: This is brilliance from the Indian bowlers. Dhananjaya de Silva had no clue about the ball and he was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja! SL 121/6
11:03 hrs IST: Angelo Matthews attempted to place the ball, but a acute catch by Cheteshwar Pujara ended his innings. SL 117/Five
11:01 hrs IST: OUT! The two batsmen were looking fairly good but a brilliant catch at gam slip means that Angelo Matthews will have to depart. SL 117/Five
11:00 hrs IST: The 50-run partnership comes up for Niroshan Dickwella and Angelo Matthews.
Ten:57 hrs IST: It’s too effortless for Dickwella as he gets the fourth boundary of his innings. SL 114/Four
Ten:55 hrs IST: Angelo Matthews and Niroshan Dickwella have played brilliantly till now as they get another duo of boundaries. SL 110/Four
Ten:52 hrs IST: MASSIVE! Niroshan Dickwella dances down the ground and slams it for a fat six! SL 96/Four
Ten:51 hrs IST: Ashwin is bowling round the wicket to utlise the cracks outside the batsman’s gam stump. SL 90/Four
Ten:47 hrs IST: India have not introduced Ravichandran Ashwin till now. What will be Virat Kohli’s strategy regarding his starlet spinner? SL 88/Four
Ten:42 hrs IST: A big LBW shout from Umesh Yadav, but the ball was going down the gam side. SL 85/Four
Ten:40 hrs IST: The forward short-leg position is fairly dangerous for any fielder and the proof was there when KL Rahul got hit on his helmet. SL 84/Four
Ten:37 hrs IST: Dickwella is using his feet to reach the length of the ball. This can be effective considering the cracks on the pitch. SL 78/Four
Ten:33 hrs IST: Another boundary for Dickwella. This is some certain batting! SL 76/Four
Ten:31 hrs IST: Niroshan Dickwella eventually violates the fetters with a boundary through mid-wicket. SL 72/Four
Ten:30 hrs IST: It has been a desire commence for India as they have dismissed both the overnight batsmen within the very first hour. SL 68/Four
Ten:26 hrs IST: Another mindless shot from a set batsman and Sri Lanka is in trouble. SL 64/Four
Ten:24 hrs IST: Another wicket! Umesh Yadav is the bowler this time as Kusal Mendis departs for 24. SL 64/Four
Ten:21 hrs IST: Angelo Matthews is looking fairly awkward against Ravindra Jadeja. SL 64/Three
Ten:Legal hrs IST: The batsman went for a wild sweep shot and it was an effortless catch for Hardik Pandya. SL 60/Three
Ten:16 hrs IST: Big wicket for India as Ravindra Jadeja has eliminated Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal. SL 60/Trio
Ten:15 hrs IST: Both the bowlers are getting bounce off the pitch and there are signs of odd movement from the cracks. SL 59/Two
Ten:08 hrs IST: A solid over from Umesh Yadav to commence proceedings for the visitors. SL 57/Two
Ten:03 hrs IST: kusal Mendis had no clue about how to play that ball and it took the edge and went for a boundary. IND 57/Two
Ten:00 hrs IST: Ravindra Jadeja to cup the very first over of the day. SL 50/Two
09:59 hrs IST: Ravichandran Ashwin got a lot of assistance from the pitch yesterday and he will surely be the key for India.
09:57 hrs IST: We are minutes away from the commence of the match. This will be a crucial day in determining the course of the game with both teams looking to establish their dominance.
09:32 hrs IST: The pitch looks fairly solid, but some cracks will form over time and that can be indeed good news for the Indian spinners.
09:22 hrs IST: Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal negotiated the Indian bowlers well and the onus will be on them to stabilize the Sri Lanka innings.
09:12 hrs IST: Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Pradeep picked up an injury during the match and it will be interesting to see how big a part he plays in his team’s efforts of getting a positive result from this Test match.
09:07 hrs IST: Ravichandran Ashwin also made history as he took the fewest Tests to the dual of two thousand runs & two hundred wickets. He surpassed Ian Botham to claim this distinction.
08:55 hrs IST: Ravichandran Ashwin was the starlet of Day two for India. A brilliant half century followed by two significant wickets have placed the visitors in the driver’s seat.
08:20 hrs IST: Hello and welcome to HT’s live coverage of Day three of the 2nd Test inbetween India – Sri Lanka at Colombo.
Earlier, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane had both scored centuries, before fifties from Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha and Ravindra Jadeja helped India cross the 600-run mark.
On Day Three, India will look to grab some quick wickets and end the hosts’ very first innings, having already carried a lead of five hundred seventy two runs from Day Two. It will be interesting to see if skipper Virat Kohli determines to enforce follow-on in case Sri Lanka fail to reach the score of 423.
Sri Lanka, on the other arm, will look to take their time at the crease and add some runs to the board as they seek to avoid a 2nd straight loss in the series.