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Sri Lanka's captain, Dimuth Karunaratne, delivered a commanding performance with an unbeaten century, securing a strong position for his team in the opening Test against the West Indies on Sunday.
Unfortunately, West Indies' newcomer Jeremy Solozano was taken to the hospital after a blow to the head while fielding.
The day ended prematurely due to poor light in Galle, with Sri Lanka at 267 for 3.
Karunaratne was steadfast throughout the day, following a won toss on a slow pitch, and forged a significant 139-run opening partnership with Pathum Nissanka.
West Indies' part-time spinner Roston Chase managed to dismiss Oshada Fernando and Angelo Mathews, both scoring only three, in quick succession, momentarily shifting momentum.
However, Sri Lanka regained control as Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva built a 97-run stand for the fourth wicket.
This match marked Karunaratne's 13th Test century and his fourth in the current year, amassing over 750 runs in 2021, including a personal best of 244 against Bangladesh, all from just 10 innings.
A tense moment occurred when Karunaratne's aggressive pull shot off Chase's bowling struck Solozano's helmet grill at short leg, leading to immediate medical attention and his subsequent hospitalization for overnight observation, as confirmed by Arjuna de Silva of the Sri Lanka Cricket medical panel and a media release from the West Indies.
Shannon Gabriel achieved a breakthrough for the visitors by dismissing Nissanka, caught by Rahkeem Cornwall at first slip for 56, after chasing a wide delivery.
Nissanka reflected on the need for patience and overcoming a challenging initial session, after which conditions became more favorable for batting.
A missed chance to dismiss Karunaratne at 14 came when Cornwall edged him, but Jermaine Blackwood at slip failed to secure the catch.
The West Indies' reviews were unsuccessful, first when Karunaratne's reverse sweep off Jomel Warrican's bowling hit his pad, and then on a caught-behind appeal against Nissanka off Chase's bowling.
They were also denied a wicket in the afternoon when Warrican couldn't hold onto a return