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Dinusha’s Maiden Hundred Rescues Sri Lanka but India on Top in First Test
- On Monday, India finished the third day of the first Test in Galle with a 178-run lead after bowling out Sri Lanka for 284 in response to their first-innings total of 462.
- Manav Suthar claimed 4/76 and Ravindra Jadeja took 3/57 as India's spin attack dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup struggling on the turning Galle pitch.
- Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, making 100 off 168 balls, and shared a 146-run sixth-wicket partnership with Niroshan Dickwella, who contributed 80 to rescue the hosts from 99 for five.
- Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 350th Test wicket by dismissing Keshara Nuwantha, becoming the ninth spinner overall to reach the milestone, though poor light forced play to conclude 13 overs early.
- India will resume on Tuesday with a 178-run lead, targeting at least 200 additional runs to set a 350+ total for Sri Lanka to chase on the final day.
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IND Vs SL, 1st Test: Dinusha’s Century Goes In Vain As India Secure 178-Run First-Innings Lead
India take a commanding 178-run lead after bowling Sri Lanka out for 284 on Day 3, with Sonal Dinusha’s maiden century and Jadeja’s 350th Test wicket highlighting a dramatic day
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India break Sri Lanka's sixth-wicket resistance to secure 178-run lead in first innings
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