Happy to have got 293 - Sehwag

Virender Sehwag has said he is happy to have got "at least 293 runs" and was not disappointed at missing out on a record third Test triple-century.

"Not many people have got two triple centuries and followed that with 293," he said after the third day's play at Brabourne Stadium. "So there is nothing to be disappointed about."

Sehwag had moved from his overnight score of 284 to 293 when he tapped a flighted ball from Muttiah Muralitharan back to the bowler who took the catch on second attempt. "I tried to take my time, but maybe the ball was not there to be hit," he said. "I misjudged the length and the ball went straight into Murali's hands.

"I always tell myself to bat the full day, and if there is a ball to be hit, just hit it. If I'm able to bat the whole day we will be in a good position."

Sehwag's innings, an unbeaten century from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and a string of half-centuries by the middle order fired the hosts to their highest-ever total of 726 for 9 declared, in reply to Sri Lanka's 393. The tourists, trailing by 333 runs on the first innings, were 11 for no loss in their second innings at stumps on a wearing track and Sehwag was quietly confident of his team's prospects.

"Sri Lanka are a good team and they will play well, but the pitch is not going to be easy," he said. "At the same time, we will also need to be patient for our wickets."