Australia in control despite Dilshan century

Dec 16, 2012

Tillakaratne Dilshan led Sri Lanka's reply on the third day•Getty Images

Ben Hilfenhaus left the field with a suspected side strain•Getty Images

Dark clouds hovered over the Bellerive Oval for a good part of the day•Getty Images

Peter Siddle, however, ensured the resistance from the lower order was short•Getty Images

Angelo Mathews gave excellent support to Dilshan, adding 161 with him for the fifth wicket•AFP

Dilshan notched up his 15th Test century•Getty Images

Mitchell Starc bowled Dilshan for 147•Getty Images

Siddle finished with five wickets, bowling out Sri Lanka for 336 and giving Australia a sizeable lead•AFP

Angelo Mathews fell for 75, trapped in front by Peter Siddle•Getty Images

Prasanna Jayawardene chipped in with 40•Getty Images