India reach 503-7 at lunch on day two

GALLE:  India reached 503 for 7 at lunch on the second day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International stadium, here today.

India lost overnight batsmen — Cheteshwar Pujara (153) and Ajinkya Rahane (57) but R Ashwin (47) and Wriddhiman Saha (16) took the team across the 500-mark, before getting out themselves.

At the break, Hardik Pandya (4) and Ravindra Jadeja (8) were at the crease.

Brief Scores:

India 1st innings: 503 for 7 in 117 overs (S Dhawan 190, C Pujara 153, R Jadeja batting 8; N Pradeep 5/88, Rangana Herath 1/125). (AGENCIES)