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Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka Hit Tons As Sri Lanka Pile On Runs vs Ireland

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. The hosts were 357 for one at the close, still 135 runs behind but with nine wickets in hand. Madushka was unbeaten on 149 at stumps, alongside Kusal Mendis, approaching a century of his own on 83, after Karunaratne departed for 115 -- the only wicket to fall on the third day of the match.

Ireland made to toil in the field following record-breaking day in Sri Lanka

Ireland toiled for little reward in the field a day after their record-breaking batting feats as Sri Lanka charged to 357 for one in Galle to trail the tourists by just 135.

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test, Day 2: Record Ireland Test Score As Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher Hit Centuries In Sri Lanka

Ireland posted their highest-ever Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket's longest format. Sri Lanka were 81 without loss in reply before rain stopped play on day two in Galle, 411 runs behind with Nishan Madushka unbeaten on 41 and Dimuth Karunaratne 39 not out. But the day belonged to Ireland, with Stirling scoring 103 and Campher 111 after captain Andy Balbirnie made 95 on day one. Lorcan Tucker scored a useful 80 while Prabath Jayasuriya, the home hero of the first Test, took five wickets for 174. Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando took two wickets each.

Stirling, Campher hit centuries as Ireland post record tally

Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher hit their maiden Test centuries as Ireland posted a record total on Day 2 of their Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Sri Lanka in command against Ireland

Ireland face a battle to avoid defeat in their first-ever Test against Sri Lanka, who tightened their stranglehold on the second day of the series opener in Galle.

Sri Lanka take control against Ireland on first day

Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis both scored centuries as Sri Lanka dominated the opening day against Ireland in the first-ever Test between the nations.

Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis Make Ireland Toil In Sri Lanka Test

Centurions Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis made Ireland's wayward bowlers toil on Sunday to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day one of the first Test in Galle. At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides' first Test series, the hosts were 386 for four with Dinesh Chandimal unbeaten on 18 and night-watchman Prabath Jayasuriya 12 not out. After winning the toss and opting to bat, captain Karunaratne completed his 15th Test hundred before making 179 while Mendis scored 140, his eighth ton in the five-day format.

Mushfiqur Rahim's Ton, Spin Attack Gives Bangladesh Edge In Ireland Test

Bangladeshi left-arm spin duo Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam made quick work of Ireland's top order on Wednesday to leave the tourists flailing at 27-4 on day two of their one-off Test in Dhaka. Mushfiqur Rahim's knock of 126 put the hosts on the front foot after early wobbles in the first innings and Bangladesh were still 128 runs ahead at stumps. "We were served up a few bad balls, so it was good that the boys were ready and willing to put them away," said Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons.

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Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka Hit Tons As Sri Lanka Pile On Runs vs Ireland

Ireland made to toil in the field following record-breaking day in Sri Lanka

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test, Day 2: Record Ireland Test Score As Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher Hit Centuries In Sri Lanka

Stirling, Campher hit centuries as Ireland post record tally

Sri Lanka in command against Ireland

Sri Lanka take control against Ireland on first day

Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis Make Ireland Toil In Sri Lanka Test

Mushfiqur Rahim's Ton, Spin Attack Gives Bangladesh Edge In Ireland Test