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Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day

Sri Lanka ride on Dilshan, Sangakkara centuries

Tharanga Paranavitana began edgily after Sri Lanka chose to bat on a Galle track that promised plenty of runs
Tharanga Paranavitana began edgily after Sri Lanka chose to bat on a Galle track that promised plenty of runs•AFP
Tillakaratne Dilshan, though, batted confidently
Tillakaratne Dilshan, though, batted confidently•Getty Images
Dilshan's 13th Test century led a strong start and set a solid platform for a big score
Dilshan's 13th Test century led a strong start and set a solid platform for a big score•Getty Images
Mahela Jayawardene finished on 55
Mahela Jayawardene finished on 55•AFP
Saeed Ajmal had Paranavitana stumped with the team's score on 63
Saeed Ajmal had Paranavitana stumped with the team's score on 63•AFP
Dilshan became subdued as the lunch break approached, but Sri Lanka's batsmen, for the bulk, looked in control
Dilshan became subdued as the lunch break approached, but Sri Lanka's batsmen, for the bulk, looked in control•AFP
Dilshan fell for 101 but Sangakkara marched on, reaching three-figures after tea
Dilshan fell for 101 but Sangakkara marched on, reaching three-figures after tea•Associated Press
Kumar Sangakkara gave Dilshan excellent support in a century stand
Kumar Sangakkara gave Dilshan excellent support in a century stand•Getty Images
Sangakkara ended the day unbeaten on 111
Sangakkara ended the day unbeaten on 111•AFP