Sri Lanka’s strong start grabs headlines
Uddala’s brilliant knock of 188 laid the foundation for Sri Lanka’s impressive first innings total. The opener set a record-breaking 215 runs for the third wicket with Kamindu Mendis, who played an equally important hand with a flowing 84 runs.
The duo frustrated the West Indies attack for much of the day until the home side finally got going in the evening session.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva scored a valuable 33 runs before taking the landmark wicket of Jayden Seales, who claimed his 100th Test scalp.
West Indies seek early momentum on second day
The home team picked a second new ball late on the first day, leaving it with only two overs of the old ball on the second morning. With the new conditions expected to help, West Indies will be hoping their pace attack can make an immediate breakthrough and prevent Sri Lanka from posting a daunting first-innings total.
Sears and Alzarri Joseph will be key to victory for the home team, who will look to expose Sri Lanka’s low order before the visitors cross the 450-run mark.
Sri Lanka aim for high first-innings total
The action continues on day two with Sonal Dinusha (5*) and Kusal Mendis (0*) looking to consolidate Sri Lanka’s strong position. With 5 wickets still in hand, the visitors are targeting a total between 450-500, which could put huge pressure on West Indies to score and increase their chances of leveling the series.
