IND vs SL 1st Test, Day 5: Manav Suthar's 10-fer leads India to a 165-run win over Sri Lanka - Action in Images

Manav Suthar starred with a 10-wicket match haul as India completed a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test on the fifth and final day.

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Manav Suthar spearheaded India’s 165-run demolition of Sri Lanka in the first Test, completing a match-winning 10-wicket haul on the fifth and final day in Galle. (AFP)

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India's Manav Suthar saved his best for the final day, returning figures of 6/55 to dismantle Sri Lanka’s lower order and complete his 10-wicket match haul. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

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Overnight batters Sonal Dinusha (84) and Dhananjaya de Silva (59 off 151 balls) frustrated India for more than an hour on the final morning, adding 95 runs from 202 deliveries before the visitors finally broke through. (ANI Photo)

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Sonal Dinusha’s 84 helped Sri Lanka delay the inevitable for more than a session, but the hosts eventually folded for 206 as Manav Suthar and India’s attack completed the job. (PTI)

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Amid a strong effort from the rest of India’s bowling attack, Dhananjaya de Silva brought up his half-century off 125 balls. Soon after, Sonal Dinusha, who had scored a century in the first innings, also reached his fifty. (ANI Photo)

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Ravindra Jadeja eventually broke through Dhananjaya de Silva’s defence by getting extra bounce off the surface. The Sri Lankan captain attempted a sweep but top-edged it, with Manav Suthar taking a straightforward catch at short fine leg. (ANI Photo)

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Niroshan Dickwella attempted to create room against Prasidh Krishna and tried to clear the cover region, but only managed a thick edge. Rishabh Pant made no mistake behind the stumps, completing the catch to send Dickwella back. (PTI)