Sri Lanka recover from Sehwag assault

Jul 31, 2008

Virender Sehwag got India off to a scintillating start after Anil Kumble won a vital toss, needing a run-a-ball to bring up his half-century •AFP

Sehwag's attacking ways ensured that the spin combine of Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis went for 69 runs in 12 overs•AFP

Sehwag, who remained unbeaten on 91, and Gambhir put on 151 runs before heading off for the lunch interval •AFP

Gambhir had his decision referred•AFP

Vaas dismissed Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly as India lost four wickets in 20 balls•AFP

The supporting role was provided by Gautam Gambhir, who took 92 balls for his fifty •AFP

Gambhir gave ample evidence of his prowess against the spinners•AFP

Intermittent rains ensured that play was delayed •AFP

Rahul Dravid's misery against Mendis continued. He has faced 32 balls from Mendis in the series, scoring just eight and getting out thrice•AFP

Sehwag and VVS Laxman ensured no further damage as India finished the day at 214 for 4 •AFP

Mendis did not have much of an impact in the first session •AFP

Mendis struck soon after the break, trapping Gambhir leg before•AFP

It got progressively worse for India as Chaminda Vaas came into his own•AFP