Sri Lanka play solid morning session on Day 3 against India, reach 224/3

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka were 224 for three in their first innings at lunch on Day 3 of the second cricket Test against India at P Sara Oval, here today.

Lahiru Thirimanne (57) and skipper Angelo Mathews (72) were at the crease at the break. Sri Lanka are still 169 runs behind India, who scored 393 in their first innings.

Brief Scores:

India 1st innings 393 all out

Sri Lanka 1st innings: 224 for 3 in 81 overs.(L Thirimanne 57 batting, A Mathews 72 batting; Amit Mishra 1/26, Umesh Yadav 1/55).