Sri Lanka Set India 176-run Target

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 10 wickets in the match, taking six in the first innings and four in the second.

Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal (R) raises his bat after reaching a century (100 Runs) during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle. |AFP 

GALLE, Sri Lanka: India were set a victory target of 176 runs after Sri Lanka were dismissed for 367 before stumps on the third day of the first Test in Galle on Friday.

Dinesh Chandimal hit an unbeaten 162 off 169 balls to lead a remarkable fightback by the hosts after they were reduced to 95-5 in their second innings before lunch.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 10 wickets in the match, taking six in the first innings and four in the second.