Lahiru Thirimanne (51) and Angelo Mathews (52) struck half-centuries after Sri Lanka bowled out India for a meagre 172 as the visitors closed in on a first innings lead in the opening Test against India, in Kolkata on Saturday. When the bad light forced early stumps on the third day, Sri Lanka were 165 for four, trailing by seven runs, with skipper Dinesh Chandimal (13) and Niroshan Dickwella (14) at the crease.

Sri Lankan batsman HDRL Thirimanne plays a shot during the third day of 1st cricket Test match against India at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Saturday. Pic/PTI