Saturday 9th August 2008
Sangakkara leads Sri Lanka challenge
Harbhajan Singh struck twice in as many overs during the afternoon session, but Kumar Sangakkara remained to keep Sri Lanka on course to take a first innings lead in the series-deciding third Test.
On a frustrating second day for the tourists, Harbhajan grabbed the wickets of night-watchman Chaminda Vaas and captain Mahela Jayawardene to give India hope of defending their modest first innings total of 249.
However, Sangakkara remained firm in the face of India's spin-led attack with a patient unbeaten innings of 72 from 150 balls to help the hosts to the tea interval at 175 for four - a deficit of 74 runs.
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