Sri Lanka beat India by 10 wickets in first Test
Published:Thursday | July 22, 2010 | 2:14 PM
Muttiah Muralitharan ended a glorious test career today by becoming the first bowler to take 800 test wickets, as hosts Sri Lanka trounced India by 10 wickets, in the first test at Galle International Stadium.
Muralitharan needed eight wickets in his final test to reach 800. After five in the first innings, he claimed three in the second to finish with match figures eight for 191.
India, following on, and resuming this morning on 181 for five, were bowled out for 338.
Lasith Malinga was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka with five for 50, while Muralitharan supported with three for 128.
VVS Laxman, who was undefeated on nine overnight, was run out for 69, while Ishant Sharma made 31 not out.
Chasing 95 runs to win, Sri Lanka reached the target in just 14 overs, ending on 96 not out, with Tillakaratne Dilshan unbeaten on 68 and Tharanga Paranavitana on 23.
Final scores in the match are: Sri Lanka 520 for eight declared and 96 without loss, India 276 and 338.
The second test is scheduled for Colombo and starts on Monday.