Lakmal burst has India on the hop: 1st Test, Day 1 (Kolkata)

Paceman Suranga Lakmal bowled six maiden overs in a row and took three quick wickets, leaving India tottering at 17/3 when rain ended play.

After Chandimal won the toss, Lakmal claimed Lokesh Rahul with the first ball of the match. He then snapped up Dhawan and Kohli either side of a rain break to have Sri Lanka on top.

India 17 for 3 (Lakmal 3-0) v Sri Lanka.

Nov 2017.