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India Tightens Grip on Second Test Against Sri Lanka

Web Desk (August 05, 2017): India tightened its grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka despite a fighting century by Kusal Mendis during the hostsĀ“ follow-on in Colombo on Saturday.

Mendis put on 191 runs for the second wicket with opener Dimuth Karunaratne (92 not out) before falling to paceman Hardik Pandya for 110 just before stumps on day three.

The hosts were 209 for two at close, still trailing India by 230 runs in their second innings. Karunaratne and nightwatchman Malinda Pushpakumara on two were at the crease.

Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka nosedived from their overnight 50-2 to 183 all out, handing the visitors a chance to clinch the three-match series 2-0.