Galle, Jan 31 (UNI) Sri Lanka were 136 for 5 in the first innings at stumps on day three of the first Test against Australia at the Galle International Stadium here on Friday and trail by 518 runs to the vistors' mammoth total of 654 for 6 in the first innings.
Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 63*, with Kusal Mendis yet to get off the mark when stumps were drawn.
Australia's potent bowling attack was left frustrated after the final two sessions of the day were washed out due to unexpected rain. The weather disruption provided Sri Lanka with some respite, with the surface showing signs of wear and tear, making batting increasingly challenging.