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: