The third India vs Sri Lanka Test started in an exciting manner on a green SSC pitch but rain played spoilsport and only 15 overs were bowled on the opening day.
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The hosts were on top, dismissing the previous Test’s centurions, KL Rahul (0) and Ajinkya Rahane (8), early and pegging the Indian score to 50/2.
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The Lankans had a golden opportunity to see the back of Indian captain Virat Kohli but debutant Kusal Perera dropped an easy chance behind the wicket.
India would want Cheteshwar Pujara (19*) and Kohli (14*) to see off the new ball and would want a descent first innings total to hold the Lankans back.
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