India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav help hosts fight

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Updated On Nov 18, 2017 04:50 pm IST

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav picked up two wickets apiece as India fought hard against Sri Lanka in Kolkata but the visitors trailed by just seven runs at the end of day 3. (BCCI)

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Cheteshwar Pujara notched up his 16th fifty as India were aiming for a good score. (BCCI)

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Lahiru Gamage cleaned up Cheteshwar Pujara for 52 as Sri Lanka struck a big blow on day 3. (BCCI)

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Wriddhaman Saha, who had smashed two fifties on a difficult pitch last year against New Zealand, looked in great touch. (BCCI)

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Ravindra Jadeja gave him good company and the pair looked good to get India past 200. (BCCI)

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However, Dilruwan Perera dismissed both Saha and Jadeja as Sri Lanka continued to strike at regular intervals. (BCCI)

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Mohammed Shami struck some lusty blows to frustrate Sri Lanka. (BCCI)

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Suranga Lakmal finished with 4/26 as India were bowled out for 172. (BCCI)

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave India a great start as he removed Dimuth Karunaratne and Sadeera Samarawickrama in quick succession. (BCCI)

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Lahiru Thirimanne negotiated the tough phase and he played with tremendous confidence. (BCCI)

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Angelo Mathews gave him good company and the pair stitched together a 99-run stand. (BCCI)

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Lahiru Thirimanne notched up his fifth fifty while Angelo Mathews scored his 28th fifty. (BCCI)

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Umesh Yadav picked up Thirimanne and Mathews in quick succession as India fought back. (BCCI)

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Bad light forced early stumps on day 3 with Sri Lanka trailing by seven runs. (BCCI)

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav picked up two wickets apiece as India fought hard against Sri Lanka in Kolkata but the visitors trailed by just seven runs at the end of day 3. (BCCI)

Cheteshwar Pujara notched up his 16th fifty as India were aiming for a good score. (BCCI)

Lahiru Gamage cleaned up Cheteshwar Pujara for 52 as Sri Lanka struck a big blow on day 3. (BCCI)

Wriddhaman Saha, who had smashed two fifties on a difficult pitch last year against New Zealand, looked in great touch. (BCCI)

Ravindra Jadeja gave him good company and the pair looked good to get India past 200. (BCCI)

However, Dilruwan Perera dismissed both Saha and Jadeja as Sri Lanka continued to strike at regular intervals. (BCCI)

Mohammed Shami struck some lusty blows to frustrate Sri Lanka. (BCCI)

Suranga Lakmal finished with 4/26 as India were bowled out for 172. (BCCI)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave India a great start as he removed Dimuth Karunaratne and Sadeera Samarawickrama in quick succession. (BCCI)

Lahiru Thirimanne negotiated the tough phase and he played with tremendous confidence. (BCCI)

Angelo Mathews gave him good company and the pair stitched together a 99-run stand. (BCCI)

Lahiru Thirimanne notched up his fifth fifty while Angelo Mathews scored his 28th fifty. (BCCI)

Umesh Yadav picked up Thirimanne and Mathews in quick succession as India fought back. (BCCI)

Bad light forced early stumps on day 3 with Sri Lanka trailing by seven runs. (BCCI)

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