Ashwin nears another Test 50
August 04, 2017 12:05
India 442-5 (120 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard
That is lunch and India have scored 98 runs in the morning session on Day 2.
This first session has gone to Sri Lanka who have picked 2 wickets in the 30 overs bowled before lunch.
India have not done too badly either, batting at 3.27 runs an over and Ashwin closing in on another Test 50.
It was a see-saw battle in that session but Lanka left-armer Pushpakumara has done well to keep the scoring in check since taking out Rahane.
This a good battle as Pushpakumara as Ashwin nears his 50.
He has put a slip for Saha and he is bowling in the right area giving nothing away and that is another maiden.
The bowlers have put a lid on the scoring since the wicket of Rahane.
Lanka fielders are also impressive, not allowing
This is a crucial period of play for both teams as lunch nears.
With the fall of Rahane, India will look to get to a decent enough total with Ashwin and Saha batting steadily.
Sri Lanka on the other hand will look to take another wicket to force lunch early.
Saha gets off the mark with a four off Perera but there is very little that they are giving away.
Ashwin is going strong on 39, while Saha is slowly getting the runs against his name.
Perera and Pushpakumara have kept India's scoring down and Rahane has gone for 132.
Rahane is beaten and Dickwella just collects the ball and removes the stumps.
Saha comes in and that is a wicket-maiden.
Sri Lanka make a smart move as Pushpakumara comes around a wicket to Ashwin.
Ashwin goes after Pushpakumara and gets a boundary through point.
Perera gives away 3 runs.
Slow left-arm bowler Pushpakumara brought in to bowl and he gives away five runs in the over.
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