Kusal Mendis was the hero for Sri Lanka as his defiant century kept India at bay on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Colombo.
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It was a great knock because the hosts had conceded a big lead of 439 after managing just 183 in reply to India’s 622/9.
Coming in at 7/1, Mendis put on 191 runs for the 2nd wicket with Dimuth Karunaratne (92*).
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He fell in the dying moments of the day’s play when he was snared by Hardik Pandya for 110. The innings lasted 135 balls and contained 17 fours.
Sri Lanka are 209/2 at stumps and still trail India by 230 runs. India lead the three-match series 1-0.