Sri Lanka were.429 for loss of.7 wickets a short while ago on day three of the first test match against India at Galle. Resuming their innings from day one at 256 for two, the hosts lost wickets in a hurry in the morning session, thanks to a diligent effort from Indian pacers Ishant Sharma and Abhimanyu Mithun. Ishant sent three Lankan batsmen back to the pavilion including centurion Paranavitana, Mahela Jayawardene and Angelo Mathews while Mithun got rid of Thilan Samaraweera. The hosts were 361 for six at lunch after the third day's play started late due to wet outfield. The second day's play yesterday was completely washed out due to rains