Lanka managed to score a big total on the opening day of the 1st test against India: Sri Lanka reached 256 for two wickets before rain halted the first days play. Watch live scores and streaming of the 2nd days play.
Galle witnessed two records through this first day play as Tharanga made his maiden test hundred and Sangakkara recorded his 22nd test match. Live Ball by Ball scores
At the end of 1st day play Tharanga was on unbeaten 110 and Sangakkara hit his 103. Rain interrupted the first day’s play and eight overs were left in the final session.
Sangakkara was dropped by Captain Mahender Sing Dhoni on 65 as wicket keeper Dhoni failed to catch onto an edge. Both batsmen played well and gave a big run for Indian team fielders. Before tea break Sri Lanka captain reached his century quite effortless. Tharanaga was also dropped on 35 when Gautam Gambhir failed to hold onto a reflex catch.
Sangakkara was out from a bad ball from Virender Sehwag and Sachin did no mistake in catching it. Dilshan on 25 was another wicket came through a catch to Dhoni. This is a success to debutant test bowler of Indian team Abhimanyu Mithun.
Galle is looking forward to witness another record eagerly from Muralitharan through his final test appearance. If Muralitharan succeeds in taking 8 wickets in this test, then he will be the first 800 test
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