Openers lead India's strong reply on Day 4

November 19, 2017 16:34

India 171-1 (39.3 ovs) & 172 vs SL 294 | Scorecard

Lakmal comes back as Rahul takes one before Pujara also picks a single to get off the mark.

A single to Pujara off Shanaka on the leg side before Rahul gets two runs through the covers.

The umpires take out the light metre as it continues to get dark and they have no option but to declare stumps on Day 4.

At close of play, India reach 171 for one in 39.3 overs, having taken a lead of 49 runs.

Rahul remains unbeaten on 73, while Pujara made two as India put up a much better display with the bat in the second innings.

Dhawan provided the boost with a sparkling innings of 94 to lead India's strong reply as he put on 166 runs for the opening wicket with Rahul.

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