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 India in a strong position in Galle
2nd Aug 2008 18:02 IST
Agencies
A spirited India tilted the balance of the second Test in their favour by taking an overall lead of 237 runs to push Sri Lanka on the backfoot at close on the third day in Galle today.
The visitors first dismissed the hosts for 292 to snatch a vital 37-run lead with Harbhajan Singh (6/102) playing a key role and then gave a solid batting display to reach a comfortable 200/4 when play was called off early due to bad light.
After two days of ding-dong battle, the Indians have now put themselves in a position to push for a series-levelling victory after being trounced by an innings and 239 runs in the first Test in Colombo.
Sourav Ganguly and the stylish VVS Laxman were at the crease at stumps without having opened their accounts on an absorbing day's play which saw nine wickets fall.
The Indians again got off to a solid start with the dashing Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir putting on 90 runs for the opening wicket to provide the platform for a big innings.
Sehwag scored a brisk 50 off 52 balls before falling to pacer Chaminda Vaas with Tillakaratne Dilshan taking a smart catch at the cover region.
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