Kaushal Silva ton dims hopes of Aus win

A gritty century from Kaushal Silva gave Sri Lanka a commanding 288-run second innings lead yesterday, dimming Australia’s hopes of a consolation win in the third and final Test in Colombo

Colombo: A gritty century from Kaushal Silva gave Sri Lanka a commanding 288-run second innings lead yesterday, dimming Australia’s hopes of a consolation win in the third and final Test in Colombo.

Kaushal Silva

Sri Lanka, who is pushing for a rare series whitewash after winning the first two Tests, was 312 for eight at stumps on the fourth day at the Sinhalese Sports Club. The day belonged to Silva, who batted with six stitches on the webbing of his little finger after injuring himself while fielding on Monday to make a composed 115.

Earlier Australia benefited from a review after Holland had Kusal Perera caught off a top edge which took the pads and went into the gloves of the wicketkeeper. Perera, who scored 24, was undone by a side angle replay after a front-on view had been inconclusive and the third umpire overturned the decision.

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