Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts SriLanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka put on 80 quick runs in the first day's final session to unnerve Afghanistan in their one-off Test Friday.

Injuries stall Sri Lanka’s progress, who have picked up two wins in seven matches so far.

Injuries stall Sri Lanka’s progress, who have picked up two wins in six matches so far.

SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 3: Pakistan ended Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka on a dominating note as their score read at 563/5 at stumps.

SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 2, Highlights: Early stumps were taken on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka after rain played a spoilsport in Colombo.

SL vs PAK 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Pakistan have ended the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 145/2, trailing by 21 runs

Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand in Galle of 228 in the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday

At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides' first Test series, Sri Lanka were 386 for four

Angelo Matthews lamented the lack of Test cricket for Sri Lanka amid race for the WTC final with India.