Day 3 : SL v President's XI

The President's XI were bowled out for 296 today, replying to Sri Lanka's first innings of 299. The innings was anchored around a well-played 83 from 22-yr old allrounder Ryan Hinds.

Hinds got support from Ganga (54) and young wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh jr. (43). Baugh was totally at ease as he struck 5 fours and 1 six in his classy 55-ball knock. Dave Mohammed chipped in with 33 not out with 2 sixes and 1 four.

The pick of the bowlers was Samaweera with 3/56 but Thilan Thushura (2/43, Lokuarachchi (2-58) and Fernando (2-61) also contributed.

At stumps, Sri Lanka were 66/1 with Jayasuriya unbeaten on 44 and Dilshan (20) the only wicket to fall, off the last ball of the match.

The first Test begins on Friday at Beausejour Stadium.

Posted by Liam