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After few swings in the Galle Test, India ended the day with a slight advantage as after restricting Sri Lanka for 292 runs, the visitors have taken a lead of 237 runs at the loss of four wickets on the third day. Indians played impressively in all departments and definitely looked more at ease against Murali and Mendis. Gautam Gambhir 74, Virender Sehwag 50, Rahul Dravid 44, Sachin Tendulkar 31, Saurav Ganguly & VVS Laxman at to bat. Chaminda Vaas 2 wkts, Muttiah Muralitharan & Ajantha Mendis one wkt each.