Virat Kohli's 17th Test century helps India seal 304-run victory over Sri Lanka at Galle

Virat Kohli's 17th Test century helps India seal 304-run victory over Sri Lanka at Galle

Here are some photo highlights from India’s victory over Sri Lanka on Day 4 of the first Test at Galle.

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Spin duo Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets each to help India thrash Sri Lanka by 304 runs in the opening Test and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Galle on Saturday. AP

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India skipper Virat Kohli completed his 17th Test century (103 not out) as India declared its second innings on 240 for 3. AP

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Set a daunting 550 to win, Sri Lanka lost their first wicket in the third over when India’s Mohammed Shami bowled Upul Tharanga. AP

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Virat Kohli successfully reviewed a caught-behind appeal and Kusal Mendis had to walk back as Sri Lanka lost their third wicket. AP

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Ravindra Jadeja got his second wicket when he dismissed Angelo Mathews as Sri Lanka were reduced to 116-4. AP

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Opener Dimuth Karunaratne and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella steadied Sri Lanka after they lost two quick wickets. AP

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Niroshan Dickwella provided some resistance before falling for 67. AP

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Dimuth Karunaratne battled on with a half century but after his departure in the final session their hopes sank in Galle. AP

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Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne, who fell 3 runs short of a century. AFP

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Ashwin and Jadeja dismissed Nuwan Pradeep and Lahiru Kumara to pick up the final Sri Lankan wickets after skipper Rangana Herath and Asela Gunaratne were ruled out due to injuries. AFP

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