Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

Sri Lanka take control after piling big score

Jul 20, 2010

Ishant Sharma bowled with verve on the third morning, dismissing Tharanga Paranavitana and Mahela Jayawardene•AFP

But the Sri Lankan lower order stepped up, with Rangana Herath helping them pile on a big total•AFP

He, too, reached a half-century as India struggled to contain the hosts•AFP

India's response began poorly, with Gautam Gambhir trapped in front by Malinga in the first over•AFP

Virender Sehwag played a big role in getting them that far, remaining unbeaten on 85 off 98 balls•Associated Press

Abhimanyu Mithun got rid of Thilan Samaraweera for 0, as India began well•Associated Press

Herath battled fluently to reach his maiden Test half-century•Associated Press

After a long wait, the spectators finally got to see Muttiah Muralitharan walking out to the middle and the Indian fielders gave him a guard of honour•AFP

Muttiah Muralitharan bagged his 793rd wicket by snaring Sachin Tendulkar•Associated Press

Lasith Malinga supported Herath at the other end, batting aggressively•Associated Press

Murali batted briefly before Sri Lanka declared at 520 for 8•AFP

By stumps on the third day, India had reached 140 for 3•Associated Press