NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka were left reeling after slumping to 154/5 in reply to India's first innings total of 600 all-out at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Thursday. The short deliveries were cut through point and when the length was on offer, he would lean in for a perfectly-timed drive. While Sri Lanka were reeling after losing three early wickets, Tharanga raced to a 44-ball half-century. He became Pradeep's fifth wicket.Sri Lanka bowlers must've felt confident of restricting India to a total in the range of 520-550. India were now 517/8 and with Pradeep along with Kumara bowling with renewed a intent, the end looked nearer.But debutant Hardik Pandya and the tail foiled their plans.

Source: Times of India July 27, 2017 06:43 UTC