Dilshan gives S.Lanka solid start against India
AFP - 31 minutes agoTillakaratne Dilshan smashed his sixth century this year to give Sri Lanka a solid start in the crucial third and final Test against India here on Wednesday.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed his sixth century this year to give Sri Lanka a solid start in the crucial third and final Test against India here on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan posted his 11th test century Wednesday as the visitors made 366-8 on a fluctuating first day of the third and final test against India. Dilshan's 160-ball 109 and his brisk 93-run partnership for the opening wicket with Tharanga Paranavitana (53) were the feature of Sri Lanka's innings after captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat.
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