• Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Batsmen put India in the driver’s seat on day two

Ravichandran Ashwin performs with bat and ball leaving India well placed in the second Test ahead of day 3.

By: Eastern Eye Staff

India virtually batted Sri Lanka out of the second Test by crossing the 600-run mark for the second game in a row, setting themselves up for another big win on a pitch that is offering plenty to the spinners. India, resuming the day at 344 for three, went on to declare at 622 for nine post tea, thanks to half centuries from Ravichandran Ashwin (54 off 92), Wriddhiman Saha (67 off 134) and Ravindra Jadeja (70 not out off 85). Overnight centurions Cheteshwar Pujara (133) and Ajinkya Rahane (132) could not add much to their overnight score. In reply to…

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