Galle: Captain Kumar Sangakkara and Tharanga Paranavitana struck centuries as Sri Lanka laid the foundation for a mammoth first innings total in the first cricket Test against a lacklustre India here today.

Sangakkara (103) notched up his 22nd century while Paranavitana (110 batting) scored his maiden ton as the hosts exposed India’s toothless bowling attack to pile up a comfortable 256 for two at close on a rain-truncated opening day.

Electing to bat, the Sri Lankan batsmen capitalised on easy batting conditions at the Galle International Stadium to take control of the match, which is star spinner Muttiah Muralitharan’s swansong Test.

Paranavitana and Mahela Jayawardene (8) were at the crease when play was called off shortly after the tea break because of rain.

Source : sify.com