Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Sri Lanka takes 2-run lead against India

Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten century gave Sri Lanka a two-run first innings lead over India with four wickets left in the third and decisive test Saturday.

In reply to India's 249, Sri Lanka batted throughout day two to finish at 251-6 when bad light stopped play in the final session at P. Saravanamuttu Stadium.

Sangakkara played a patient innings of nearly five hours, facing 212 balls for his unbeaten 107, which included 11 fours. He will resume Sunday with wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene on 1.

India is chasing its first series victory in Sri Lanka since 1993. The series is level at 1-1.

Sangakkara shared a 95-run second-wicket stand …

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