Harbhajan strikes, Galle Test evenly poised

India's ace spinner Harbhajan Singh brought India back into the game at Galle Test, with his triple strike after tea time. In reply to India's first innings total of 329, Sri Lanka finished the day on 215/5. Malinda Warnapura scored 66, while Sangakkara made 68. Skipper Mahela Jayawardene remained unbeaten on 46. Harbhajan took 4 wickets, while Zaheer took 1 wicket.

The Galle test is now evenly poised with India seeking to claim the remaining 5 Lankan wickets as soon as possible and put the pressure back on the Lankans. Sri Lanka would try to surpass India's first innings total and expose the Indian batsmen to Murali and Mendis' spin attack.