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4 runs from the Ishant over as he bowls it short and wide and Chandimal cracks into that one. Seeing the ball like a football now these guys and the Indians need to get their act right. Sri Lanka's score reads 229/3 as Chandimal is slowly but surely moving towards a century. Sri Lanka's score reads 229/3
8 runs from the Shami over as the runs are starting to come with the second new ball for Sri Lanka. Chandimal gets the first boundary off his legs and then square drives the second one as the fielders cannot stop the ball running away. Sri Lanka's score reads 220/3 as Virat Kohli must get his pacers to pitch the ball in the right areas
2 runs from the Jadeja over here as Chandimal picks up a double and then plays out the rest of the over without breaking much of a sweat here. Hayden is of the opinion that the Indians should stick to the old ball if they want to bowl short and try their luck once they get the new ball. Sri Lanka's score reads 208/3
Jadeja bowls another maiden as India need to bowl one more over after this to get the new ball. Jadeja and Ashwin might have not got the wickets, but they have surely built the pressure here. Important choice to make for the Indians if they will take the new ball. Sri Lanka's score reads 205/3
2 runs from the Ashwin over now as the Indians are failing to make an impact here. Ashwin and Jadeja are giving it their all, but the end result does not have much to show in return. Kohli is seen having a chat with Shami as the new ball is due after 2 overs. Sri Lanka's score reads 205/3
2 runs from the Ashwin over as the Indians waste a review here as the ball hit Chandimal on the pad and the ball was clearly going down the leg side and that was not a very smart call after the Indians got Dilruwan so beautifully on the second day. Sri Lankas's score reads 197/3. Kohli should have clearly not gone for this one.
LUNCH!!! Brilliant session for the Lankans here as they win this one. No wickets for the Indian bowlers despite them bowling their hearts out. Quality show of batsmanship from both Mathews and Chandimal as the duo have played out everything thrown at them by the Indian bowlers. Sri Lanka's score reads 192/3 with Mathews on 90 and Chandimal on 52.
1 run from the Ashwin over as a leg-slip is put in place to grab onto anything that turns and bounces slightly to take the edge of the bat and flies. But Mathews and Chandimal are not budging here. They have been rock solid here as the score reads 191/3 as Mathews bats on 89 and Chandimal on 52
6 runs from the Ashwin over here as Mathews picks another boundary and moves closer to a much-deserved 100. Mathews has batted beautifully today after struggling initially on Sunday. Grinded it out well as the home stretch of the opening session has already begun. Sri Lanka's score reads 189/3
16th TEST FIFTY for Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal. Brings it up with a boundary past the backward point fielder. This is his 3rd consecutive 50 in this series and Chandimal has been on the top of his game this morning as Shami gives away 7 runs from the over as around 17 minutes are left for the lunch break. Sri Lanka's score reads 183/3
Ashwin is finally introduced into the attack on the third morning by Kohli with just the home stretch left for the first session to end. Just 30 minutes left as Ashwin takes the crease. Mathews and Chandimal bring in the 100-run partnership. This is the first 100-run partnership for Lankans in this series and the score reads 176/3
Shami is back at the bowling crease as Kohli is for the first time in the series falling short of ideas here. Shami has been brilliant in the first hour and now gives away 5 from the first over after his return to the bowling crease. Pitches it up and Chandimal drives that beautifully past cover. Sri Lanka's score reads 170/3
1 run from the Jadeja over as the Indians have been trying everything to pick a wicket and put a brake on the partnership between Chandimal and Mathews. But the two pillars of Lankan batting have done really well on the third morning. Kohli even has a chat with Jadeja in-between balls. Sri Lanka's score reads 160/3 after 60 overs
The boys are back after the drinks break and Ishant gives away just 2 runs as the Indians have looked to pile the pressure on the Lankan batsmen. Chandimal and Mathews have played out the first hour and time for them to do this for another 45 minutes and they are safe into the lunch break. Sri Lanka's score reads 159/3
1 run from the Jadeja over as that is the end of the first hour of play. Time for a drink for the players and the duo of Mathews and Chandimal have actually earned it with a resolute show on the third morning. Mathews’ 70 runs in this innings is the highest individual score by a Sri Lankan batsman in this series; He was dropped on 6 by Kohli. This is also his highest score in his last 9 innings. Sri Lanka's score reads 157/3 after 58 overs
Angelo Mathews. (AP Image)
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4493 | 125 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3767 | 111 |
| 3 | England | 4497 | 105 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3114 | 97 |
| 5 | Australia | 3294 | 97 |
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