Sri Lanka stretch lead over Australia in second test

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COLOMBO : Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten 153 helped Sri Lanka stretch their lead to 135 on day four of the second test against Australia in Galle on Monday.Five of Sri Lanka's top six batsmen smashed 50-plus scores as the hosts reached 499-8 at lunch at the Galle International Stadium.Prabath Jayasuri

COLOMBO : Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten 153 helped Sri Lanka stretch their lead to 135 on day four of the second test against Australia in Galle on Monday.

After the hosts resumed on 431-6, Mitchell Swepson trapped Ramesh Mendis, then on 26, plumb in front of the wicket. Mitchell Starc finally ended the 68-run stand soon after the first hour's play, swinging back a fuller delivery to remove Mendis lbw for 29.

 

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