Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Pathum Nissanka stars as SL begin sturdy on rain-curtailed Day 1

Sri Lanka took the higher hand on Day 1 of the primary Test towards West Indies in Galle after a powerful begin from the openers Pathum Nissanka and captain Dimuth Karunaratne. Pathum Nissanka (center) and Dimuth Karunaratne (proper) obtained Sri Lanka off to a stable begin in Galle on Day 1 (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSSri Lanka reached 113 for 1 earlier than unhealthy mild stopped play on Day 1Pathun Nissanka (61*) and captain Dimuth Karunaratne (42) shared 106 runs for the primary wicketThe pitch in Galle had spin and bounce on the primary day however the three WI spinners did not take full advantageOpening batsman Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 61 to get Sri Lanka off to a superb begin Monday on the primary day of the second Test towards the West Indies because the hosts reached 113-1 at stumps.

Play was suspended due to unhealthy mild within the thirty fifth over. Nissanka, who accomplished his third Test half century, and captain Dimuth Karunaratne shared 106 runs for the primary wicket.Karunaratne, who scored 147 and 83 within the first Test, seemed rusty in his 90-ball 42 earlier than being caught and bowled by offspinner Roston Chase. Karunaratne hit six boundaries.Nissanka seemed extra fluent as his runs got here off 109 deliveries. He hit a six and 4 boundaries.The pitch in Galle had spin and bounce on the primary day however the three West Indies spinners did not take full benefit. Chase completed the day with 1-33.Sri Lanka dropped quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera to offer batsman Charith Asalanka his first Test match on his house floor.The West Indies made two adjustments from the primary match, dropping quick bowler Shanon Gabriel for Kemar Roach whereas left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul was recalled after greater than 5 years and took the place of offspinner Rakheem Cornwall.Sri Lanka received the primary Test on the similar venue by 187 runs and the West Indies have to win the second to attract the two-match collection.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.