The first Test ended in a draw in favour of the Lankan at the same venue on Thursday (25) last week. Sri Lankan opening batsman Lahiru Thirimanne made his third back-to-back fifty (55) of the series on Tuesday as his opening partner, Captain Dimuth Karunaratne failed to impress being caught behind of Alzari Joseph for 01. Earlier, West Indies Skipper and opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite made 126 and became the last man out for 126. West Indies were bowled out for 354 in 111.1 overs in the morning session of play Tuesday, the second day as the Lankans still trailed by 218 runs. Today is the third day of the match and the day’s play is scheduled to begin at 7.30 p.m. Sri Lanka time.

Source: The Nation March 31, 2021 07:03 UTC