Pujara, Rahane hit 50s; India on top

August 03, 2017 15:22

India 254-3 (64 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Off-spinner Perera to resume proceedings after the break. Pujara chips down and clips the third ball to midwicket for one to take his score to 90 before Rahane defends the last three balls.

Spin from both ends as left-armer Pushpakumara, who has conceded 40 runs in eight overs, comes in from the other end.

Pujara takes another quick single on the leg side before Rahane takes one from the last ball to retain strike.

Sri Lanka looking to stop the flow of runs in the post-tea session and build the pressure with some disciplined bowling.

However, Perera errs as he bowls a loose delivery as Rahane pulls a short ball through square leg for a four and then takes a single.

Perera oversteps to give away a no ball as Pujara picks two runs on the leg side and gets one from the next ball.

A single to Rahane in the next over brings up his half-century from 83 balls to take the total to 254 for three in 64 overs.

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