India aim for a big total on Day 2, SL eye early wkts

November 25, 2017 09:17

India 11-1 (8 ovs) vs SL 205 | Scorecard

Welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Nagpur on Saturday.

Bowlers gave India the upper hand as Sri Lanka were bowled out for a below-par 205 in their first innings against India after opting to bat on the first day of the second Test in Nagpur on Friday.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the most successful bowler for the hosts with four for 67. Paceman Ishant Sharma and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja picked up three wickets apiece.

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal top-scored for the tourists with 57, while opener Dimuth Karunaratne made 51.

In reply, India lost KL Rahul (7) early as they reached 11 for one at stumps on the opening day.

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