India 116 for 2 at lunch on day 1 of third Test

New Delhi: Electing to bat, India were 116 for two at lunch on the opening day of the third cricket Test against Sri Lanka at Feroz Shah Kotla ground, here today.

India lost opener Shikhar Dhawan (23), who became off- spinner Dilruwan Perera’s 100th Test victim, and Cheteshwar Pujara (23) in the morning session.

Murali Vijay (51) and skipper Virat Kohli (17) were at the crease for the hosts.

Brief Scores:

India 1st innings: 116 for 2 in 27 overs. (M Vijay 51 batting, V Kohli 17 batting; D Perera 1/33). (PTI)