Sri Lanka ride on Dilshan, Sangakkara centuries

Jun 22, 2012

Tharanga Paranavitana began edgily after Sri Lanka chose to bat on a Galle track that promised plenty of runs•AFP

Tillakaratne Dilshan, though, batted confidently•Getty Images

Dilshan's 13th Test century led a strong start and set a solid platform for a big score•Getty Images

Mahela Jayawardene finished on 55•AFP

Saeed Ajmal had Paranavitana stumped with the team's score on 63•AFP

Dilshan became subdued as the lunch break approached, but Sri Lanka's batsmen, for the bulk, looked in control•AFP

Dilshan fell for 101 but Sangakkara marched on, reaching three-figures after tea•Associated Press

Kumar Sangakkara gave Dilshan excellent support in a century stand•Getty Images

Sangakkara ended the day unbeaten on 111•AFP