Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina failed to capitalise on their half-centuries as both fell in quick succession as India chased Sri Lanka's 246-7 in the first of the five-match series in Dambulla on Wednesday Gambhir and Suresh Raina combined for a 113-run second wicket stand, before Gambhir, struggling with cramps jumped down the track off Muralitharan for 62, only to offer a catch to Kandamby. Raina also completed his half-century, but fell soon after, run out for 54.

Colombo: Sri Lanka were 72 for two soon after lunch in the second Test against New Zealand on Wednesday after winning the toss and choosing to bat first.

Colombo: Spinner Rangana Herath claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in a mesmerizing spell with the new ball to lead Sri Lanka back into the second test after Pakistan lost its last eight second innings wickets for just 26 runs Tuesday.

Mahela Jayawardene hit a sedate half-century to keep Pakistan at bay on the opening day of the first Test as Sri Lanka reached 248-3 by tea here on Saturday. The Sri Lanka skipper was unbeaten at the break with 69, having reached 8,000 career Test runs during the innings, along with Thilan Samaraweera (40 not out) who helped steady the innings after the tourists won the toss and decided to bat. The pair added 71 for the fourth wicket.