"We will rather make sacrifices today and survive tomorrow," says Zimbabwe Cricket chairman

The hosts took their lead to 354 but rain allowed only 5.3 overs in the final session

Sri Lanka concede 113-run first-innings lead after being dismissed for 293

Kasuza was stretchered off after being struck by a Kusal Mendis pull while fielding at short leg for the second time in two Tests

Earlier, Lasith Embuldeniya picked up 4 for 182 as the hosts could add only 54 to their overnight total of 352 for 6

For Sri Lanka, on a flat, dry surface that offered little assistance to their trio of seamers, it was the dependable Suranga Lakmal who fared the best

With the second Test taking place at the same ground, there is likely to be more help for the spinners

Chakabva produced a defiant 142-ball innings but failed to secure Zimbabwe a draw

However, with Zimbabwe batting diligently so far in the third innings, the visitors have a tough road to victory