India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Photos - Ind vs SL 3rd Test Picture, images

India won the 3rd and final test match by 5 wickets and level the series 1-1. VVS Laxman got Man of the Match while Virender Sehwag got Man of the Series.

Ind vs SRL 3rd Test Result - Laxman's century helps India won by 5 wickets, level series 1-1

In a thrilling match of test cricket India beat host Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 3rd and final test and level the series 1-1 on Saturday, 7th August, 2010 at Colombo. Sri Lanka won the 1st test while 2nd test was drawn.

Match was well poised at the start of 5th and final day as India needed 204 runs with 7 wickets in hand but Sachin Tendulkar (54) and VVS Laxman put 109 runs for the 5th wickets to avoid and drama. Laxman hit a brilliant century under pressure with unbeaten 103 runs to guide India level the series and maintain their top test ranking. Suresh Raina also contributed with quick 45 balls 41 runs.

VVs Laxman got Man of the Match for his brilliant century of 103 not out and 56 runs in the 1st inning while Virender Sehwag got Man of the Series for his 348 runs in 5 innings.


Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Innings - 425 all out in 138 overs (Samarweera 137*, Sangakkara 75, Ojha 4-115)

India 1st Innings - 436 all out in 106.1 overs (Sehwag 109, Laxman 56, Raina 62, randiv 4-80)

Srilanka 2nd Innings - 267 all out in 85.2 overs (Samarweera 83, Mendis 78, Mishra 3-47, Sehwag 3-51)

India 2nd Innings - 258/5 in 68.3 overs (Laxman 103*, Tendulkar 54, Randiv 5-82)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat.

Man of the Match - VVS Laxman (India)

Man of the Series - Virender Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 5 wickets.

Series - 3-match series drawn 1-1.

IND vs SRL 3rd Test Live Score at Colombo - India vs Sri Lanka Third Test Live Commentary

Third and final test match between host Sri Lanka and India will start from Tuesday, 3rd August, 2010 at P Sara Oval, Colombo and timing will be 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST. Sri Lanka leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India is now must win situation to level the serie while Gambhir is out due to injury while Harbhaajn is doubtful and if he won't fit Munaf patel will take his place. Suresh Raian may retain his place ahead of Yuvraj Singh after century on debut.

Sri Lanka just need a draw to win the series and after arrival of Lasith Malinga in the team and they are favorite as Sangakkara, Dilshan, Jayawardhane and Paranavitana all are in good touch.

Indian Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Colombo:

M Viajy, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh/Munaf Patel, Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha, Abhimanyu Mithun.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Colombo:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene(wk), Rangana Herath, Ajantha Mendis, Dilhara Fernando, Lasith Malinga

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Drawn Test Photos - Ind vs SL 2nd Test Picture, images

Second match between India and Sri Lanka drawn as total 1378 runs scored for 17 wickets at Colombo and Kumaar Sangakkara got Man of the Match.

IND vs SRL 2nd Test Result - Tendulkar, Sangakkra and Dilshan stars in drawn match

The second test match between host Sri Lanka and no.1 test team India ended in a bored draw as run feast continue on the 5th and final dayon Friday, 30th July, 2010 at Colombo. Sri Lanka leading the 3 match series by 1-0 with 1 match to go.

Indian last pair batted 27 overs made 707 runs and took 65 runs before Sri Lanka managed 129/3 on the final day. This match is only remember for double centuries by Kumara Sangakkara and Sachin Tendulkar while Suresh Raina hit century on his test debut.

Kumara Sangakkra got Man of the Match for his 219 runs in the 1st inning.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Innings - 642/4 dec. in 159.4 overs (Sangakkara 219, Jayawardene 174)

India 1st Innings - 707/all out in 225.2 overs (Tendulkar 203, Raina 120)

Srilanka 2nd Innings - 129/3 dec. in 45 overs (Sangakkara 42*, Samaraweera 10*)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat.

Man of the Match - Kumar Sangakkara (srilanka)

Series - Sri Lanka led the 3-match series 1-0.

Result - Match Drawn.

IND vs SRL 2nd Test Live Score at Colombo - India vs Sri Lanka Second Test Live Commentary

Host Sri Lanka and India will meet for the second test match starting from Monday, 26th July to Friday, 30th July, 2010 at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo and timing will be 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST. Sri Lanka leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India lost the first match and if they want to win this series they have to bounce back and their big concern is weak bowling attack as they took only 8 wickets in 1st test. Opener Gautam Gambhir is doubtful due to injury and decision will be taken before the match and Murali Vijay may take his place. Munaf Patel may also included in place of Ojha if India bowls first.

Sri Lanka will be without their key bowlers Muralitharan and Lasith Malinga shared 15 wickets in last test. Ajantha Mendis and Fernando will take their place while they will try to wrap up the series through their batting as all batsmen are in good form.

Indian Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Colombo:

Gautam Gambhir/M Viajy, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha/Munaf Patel, Abhimanyu Mithun

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Colombo:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene(wk), Rangana Herath, Ajantha Mendis, Dilhara Fernando, Chanaka Welegedara

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

IND vs SRL 1st Test Result - Muralitharan completes 800 test wickets, Sri Lanak beat India by 10 wickets

Watch the greatest spinner Muttiah Muralitharan for the last time in action as he took 800th test wicket in his last test match against Induia at Galle.

IND vs SRL 1st Test Result - Muralitharan completes 800 test wickets, Sri Lanak beat India by 10 wickets

Muralitharan required just 8 wickets to reach the 800 landmark of wickets and India provided exactly 8 wickets to him in his last test match as Sri Lanka beat India by 10 wickets in the 1st Test match on Thursday, 22nd July, 2010 at Galle.

Sri Lanka needed 5 wickets and India trailing by 63 runs on the 5th and final day and Sri Lankan bowlers removed Dhoni and Harbhajan early. Laxman (69) put some resistance first with Mithun by puuting 49 runs and then with Ishant Sharmy by puuting 68 runs. Murali needed 1 more wickets as the last pair playing and he has the final laugh as he took last wickets to reach 800 wickets and finish in style for a remarkable and wonderful career.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 520/8 dec. in 124 overs (Paranavitana 111, Sangakkra 103, Mithun 4-105, Ishant 3-145)

India 1st Inning - 276 all out in 65 overs (Sehwag 109, Yuvraj 52, Muralitharan 5-63)

India 2nd Inning - 338 all out in 115.4 overs (Tendulkar 84, Laxman 69 Malinga 5-50, Muralitharan 3-128)

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 96/0 in 14.1 overs (Paranavitana 23*, Dilshan 68*)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Result - Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets

IND vs SRL 1st Test Live Score at Galle - India vs Sri Lanka First Test Live Commentary

First test match of the 3 match series between host Sri Lanka and India starting from Sunday, 18th July to Thursday, 22nd July 2010 at Galle. Match will start from 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST.

This is Muralitharan's last test match so watch and enjoy the live score with ball by ball commentary of first test match between India and Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Score wit ball by ball Commentary:

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test at Galle Preview - Watch Muarali for the last time

So this is the end of one of the greatest off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, playing his last test match as Sri Lanka will take India on Sunday, 18th July, 2010 Galle International Stadium starting from 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST.

India will be without their main strike bowlers Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth so depend much on spinners Harbhajan and Ojha. Test specialists Rahul Dravid and Laxman are back along with Tendulkar after rested in Asia Cup.

Highest wicket taker in Tests and ODI's Muttiah Muralitharan needs just 8 wickets to reach 800 mark and if he does so it will be another achievement in his remarkable career. Dilshan is back in form and he will be danger against already weak Indian attack.

Indian Playing 11 for 1st Test at Galle:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (capt and wk), Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha, Abhimanyu Mithun/Munaf Patel

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for 1st Test at Galle:

Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene, Rangana Herath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga, Dammika Prasad/ Chanaka Welegedara

Indian Test Team, Squad announced fro 2010 Sri Lanka Tour - Yuraj, Raina, Sreesanth in

Indian selectors announced the 16 member squad for upcoming 3 match test series in Sri Lanka starting from 18th July, 2010. Test specialist Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman are back in team while master blaster Sachin Tendulkar also back after rest.

Out of form Yuvraj Singh has been recalled along with fast bowler Sreesanth nad Ishanth Sharma. Suresh Raina also included for the first time as full time player while Wriddhiman Saha will be reserve wicket keeper. Zaheer Khan will lead the pace attack while Harbhajan Singh, Amit Mishra and Pragyan Ojha will take care of spin department.

Find the list of 16-member Indian Team for 2010 Tour of Sri Lanka.

Indian Test Team/Squad against Sri Lanka:

MS Dhoni (wk & capt)
Virender Sehwag (vice-capt)
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
M Vijay
Yuvraj Singh
Suresh Raina
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Sreesanth
Amit Mishra
Pragyan Ojha
Wriddhiman Saha (wk)

2010 India Tour o Sri Lanka Schedule - Ind vs SRL Test Series Time Table, Fixture

India will begin their 2010 Tour of Sri Lanka with 3 match test series as 1st test starting from 18th July, 2010 at Galle. India then play a ODI tri-series and New Zealand will be the 3rd team starting from 10th August, 2010.

Find the complete schedule of 2010 India vs Sri Lanka Test Series.

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match:
Sunday, 18th July - Thursday, 22nd July, 2010
Venue: Galle International Stadium
Timing: 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST

2nd Test Match:
Monday, 26th July - Friday, 30th July, 2010
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Timing: 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST

3rd Test Match:
Tuesday, 3rd August - Saturday, 7th August, 2010
Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
Timing: 04:30 GMT, 10:00 local, 10:00 IST