West Indies starts off sedately after rain hits the first session of Play
West Indies was sent in to bat in trying conditions in the third Test of the three-match series. Meanwhile, the visiting team started off in a conservative manner as they scored 45 for 1 in first session.
The Pallekele International Stadium is hosting its first ever Test match. The stadium’s debut was delayed due to a damp outfield as it rained, before the start of play. Adding to it, only 15 overs were bowled in the lunch session.
It was a perfect start for the Pallekele Stadium and the home team. In addition, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 won the crucial toss at Pallekele Stadium as the wicket was offering a bit of assistance for the seam bowlers. As a result, the hosts struck on the first ball of the
day to stun the opposition.
Suranga Lakmal led the Sri Lankan attack in an emphatic manner when he stunned Chris Gayle with a beauty as he dismissed the left hander on the first ball of the third Test. In doing so, the talented right-arm seam bowler bowled a perfect delivery to the
West Indian. The delivery pitched on around the off-stump as moved a touch inside, Gayle missed the swing completely and it rapped him on his pads right in-front of the wicket.
Angelo Mathews delivered three testing overs without much luck. The right-arm medium pacer bowled with great control to trouble the opposition batsmen, though wasn’t able to pick up a wicket. Dilshan was once again mean with his gritty off-spin bowling
as he slowed down the momentum of the innings, conceding 6 runs in his two overs.
West Indies made three changes going into the third Test. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adrian-Barath-c42094, who struggled for form in the 2nd
Test was replaced by the left hander, Devon Smith.
West Indies was surprised in the first over as they lost their in-form batsmen Chris Gayle on a very first ball of the match. Gayle left the tourists without adding a run to the total.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 played watchfully in the whole session. After Gayle’s departure, Darren Bravo (23) and Devon Smith (20) steadied the West Indian ship as they racked up an unbeaten partnership of 45 runs. The pair played in a resolute manner and in doing so,
they made sure that their team avoids any further hiccups in the lunch session.
The 2nd wicket partnership will be crucial for the visitors. Darren Bravo has been impressive in the first two Test, and has looked equally good in this innings.
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