STUMPS - DAY 1

India 329-6 (90 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Another good session for Sri Lanka after the tea break as they claimed three for 94 in 34 overs in the post-tea session.

India looked on course for another huge total after the openers had put on 188 runs before Sri Lanka fought back with regular wickets in the next two sessions.

Dhawan top scored with an attacking innings of 119 from 123 balls, while Rahul stroked 85 but their dismissals saw India lose the way.

Captain Virat Kohli scored a sedate 42, while Ashwin made 31 but the rest of the batsmen struggled.

Left-arm spinner Pushapkumara led Sri Lanka's fightback as he claimed three for 40, while chinaman spinner picked up two for 84.

Fernando picked up a wicket late in the day, that of Ashwin, to help Sri Lanka finish the day on a high.