New Delhi:
India trounced Sri Lanka by 304 runs in the first Test at Galle. The Indians declared their second innings at 240 for 3, thereby posting a massive 550 run target for the hosts. The Indian seamers rocked the Lankans with early wickets before opener Dimuth Karunaratne and Niroshan Dickwella forged a valiant partnership to get the Lankan innings back on track. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin weaved some spin magic to rip through the Lankan middle order. Karunaratne fell three short of his century as Ravichandran Ashwin scalped him at 97. Ravindra Jadeja polished off the tail by dismissing Lahiru Kumara.The Lankan innings folded for 245, giving India its biggest win in terms of runs on foreign soil.
India vs Sri Lanka, Day 4: Live Cricket Score
Here are the Live updates of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4:
#India inflict crushing 304 runs defeat on Sri Lanka
#Sri Lanka post 192 for 3 at Tea
#Karunaratne and Dickewella propel Sri Lanka past 100
#Jadeja removes Mendis and Matthews in quick succession to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 118/4
#Karunaratne registers a patient half century
#Sri Lanka are 85 for two at Lunch
#Kusal Mendis and Karunaratne take India past 50
#Sri Lanka suffer double blow as Yadav dismisses Gunathilaka
#The Lankans have a herculean task to chase down a mammoth target set by the Indians
#The Sri Lankan openers have come out in the middle
#India have declared their innings at 240 for 3, setting Sri Lanka a 550 run target
# Virat Kohli brings up his 17th Test century
