Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Middle order builds for Sri Lanka on slow day
With Sri Lanka resuming at 43 for 3, Angelo Mathews set about repairing the innings•Associated Press
But just before lunch, both fell. Tim Southee removed Tharanga Paranavitana for 40•Associated Press
Samaraweera and Suraj Randiv added 97 runs before stumps to take Sri Lanka to 225 for 6. They still trail New Zealand by 187 runs•Associated Press
In opener Tharanga Paranavitana, he found able support and the duo added 59 runs in the morning•Associated Press
Southee, an over later, had Angelo Mathews edging to slip •Associated Press
Thilan Samaraweera played a responsible, unbeaten innings of 76•Associated Press