India 199/4 at tea on day 1 of first Test against Sri Lanka

India's Virat Kohli reacts after completing his 8000 runs in Test cricket, on the 1st day of the first cricket test match between India and Sri Lanka, at IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali. Credit: PTI Photo

Virat Kohli missed out on a half-century in his landmark 100th Test as India reached 199 for four at tea on the first day of the opening game of the two-match series against Sri Lanka here on Friday.

Kohli was bowled out on 45 by left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya after sharing a 90-run stand with Hanuma Vihari, who played a fine 128-ball 58-run knock.

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Sri Lankan bowlers made a good comeback in the second session of the day, picking two important wickets oh Kohli and Vihari.

Brief scores:

India: 199 for 4 in 53 overs (Hanuma Vihari 58, Virat Kohli 45; Lasith Embuldeniya 2/62)

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