Thirimanne, Chandimal make maiden Test centuries
- Published: 9 Mar 2013 at 14.49
- Online news: Sports
Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal cracked maiden Test centuries to put Sri Lanka in command on the second day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Galle on Saturday.
Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne raises his bat after scoring a century during the opening Test against Bangladesh in Galle on March 9, 2013. Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal hit maiden centuries as Sri Lanka declared their first innings closed at 570-4 on the second day of the Test.
Left-handed Thirimanne hit a solid 155 not out and Chandimal an unbeaten 116 as the hosts declared their first innings closed at 570-4 after adding 209 to their overnight total of 361-3 for the loss of just one wicket.
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