Opener Tillakaratne Dilshan struck a brisk century yesterday to lead a strong Sri Lanka reply to India's first-innings total on the second day of the first Test. Dilshan made 112 off 133 balls as Sri Lanka progressed to 275 for 3 at close.
It could have been worse for India however, after Dilshan had dominated the 115-run second-wicket stand with the captain Kumar Sangakkara, who made 31. Zaheer Khan, with 2 for 45, removed both batsmen in successive overs with short deliveries to peg back the tourists.
Dilshan reached his 10th Test century with a ferocious square cut for four off Ishant Sharma before he mistimed a pull shot and offered an easy catch. His century included 12 boundaries on an easy-paced wicket at Motera.
Sangakkara also misjudged a pull and holed out to Sachin Tendulkar as Sri Lanka lost two wickets for five runs. Thilan Samaraweera and Mahela Jayawardene then played watchfully, adding 81 before the close.
By Abdul Khan in Ahmedabad
Source - www.independent.co.uk
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