India builds a sizable 178-run lead over Sri Lanka on the third day of the first Test, helped by a bowling performance that counters an unexpected challenge from centurion Sonal Dinusha. The match continues with India holding the advantage despite Dinusha reaching 100.
NDTV reports that Manav Suthar’s efforts underpin India’s progress, alongside contributions from Ravindra Jadeja. Both outlets emphasize that the Indian bowling unit faces difficulty due to Dinusha’s innings, but still manages to restrict Sri Lanka enough to secure control of the contest. The difference in coverage is mainly in how the performances are foregrounded: one headline highlights Suthar’s role with Jadeja as a supporting spark, while the other more explicitly frames Suthar and Jadeja as the reason India takes a big lead.
Overall, the agreed picture is that Dinusha’s century is a key turning point for Sri Lanka’s resistance, while India’s bowlers, led by Suthar and with Jadeja’s impact, maintain the pressure and leave Sri Lanka trailing by 178 runs as the third day ends.
