Silva puts SL in charge
Sri Lanka's Kaushal Silva (C) is congratulated by teammate Dinesh Chandimal (L) after scoring a century (100 runs). Photo: AFP
A gritty century from Kaushal Silva gives Sri Lanka a commanding 288-run second innings lead on Tuesday.
A gritty century from Kaushal Silva gave Sri Lanka a commanding 288-run second innings lead Tuesday, dimming Australia's hopes of a consolation win in the third and final Test in Colombo.
Sri Lanka, who are pushing for a rare series whitewash after winning the first two Tests, were 312 for eight at stumps on the fourth day at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
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SL: First innings 355
AUSTRALIA: First innings 379
SRI LANKA: Second innings 312 for 8 (K Silva 115, Chandimal 43, de Silva 44 not out; Starc 2-58, Lyon 4-123, Holland 2-72)