Indian bowlers went wicketless as Sri Lanka consolidated their position and raced to 235 for one at tea on the opening day of the second cricket Test on Monday.

After Tillakaratne Dilshan's (54) early burst, Tharanga Paranavitana (89 batting) and captain Kumar Sangakkara (80 batting) guided the Lankans against a largely listless bowling performance by the Indians, who have to win this match to remain afloat in the three-match series and hold on to their top spot in the ICC rankings.