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Chandimal heroics helps Sri Lanka set India 176 for win
Chandimal heroics helps Sri Lanka set India 176 for win
Galle, Aug 15 (ANI): Batsman Dinesh Chandimal inspired a Sri Lankan fightback with an attacking unbeaten 162, his highest score, as the hosts set India a target of 176 on the third day to win the opening Test at Galle. Chandimal said he was satisfied with his performance. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up six wickets in the first innings, took his third in the second by sending back Thirimanne after a catch by Ajinkya Rahane at slip. Ashwin also clean bowled number 11 batsman Nuwan Pradeep to finish with a match haul of 10 wickets. Indian Batsman, Ajinkya Rahane, said they wanted to win the match.
Galle, Aug 15 (ANI): Batsman Dinesh Chandimal inspired a Sri Lankan fightback with an attacking unbeaten 162, his highest score, as the hosts set India a target of 176 on the third day to win the opening Test at Galle. Chandimal said he was satisfied with his performance. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up six wickets in the first innings, took his third in the second by sending back Thirimanne after a catch by Ajinkya Rahane at slip. Ashwin also clean bowled number 11 batsman Nuwan Pradeep to finish with a match haul of 10 wickets. Indian Batsman, Ajinkya Rahane, said they wanted to win the match.