Kohli hits century, India 404-3 at lunch on Day 3

November 26, 2017 11:38

India 404-3 (127 ovs) vs SL 205 | Scorecard

Captain Virat Kohli led from the front with his second successive century to guide India to 404 for three in 127 overs at lunch on Day 3, to extend their lead to 199 runs.

Kohli, who resumed on 54, played positively to complete his 19th Test century from 130 balls as India continued to swell their lead and maintain their stronghold on the match.

He was unbeaten on 123 at the break, having hit 13 fours in his 161-ball knock, while Ajinkya Rahane was yet to open his account.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who played a patient innings of 143, fell a few minutes before the lunch interval when he was bowled by Dasun Shanaka.

Overall, India made 92 runs in 29 overs for the loss of one wicket in the morning session.

They will look to continue batting in the post-lunch session and look to extend their lead to around the 300-400 mark before putting Sri Lanka into bat late in the day.

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