AHMEDABAD: Tillakaratne Dilshan continued his superb form by smashing his fifth century this year as Sri Lanka made a spirited reply in the first Test against India here today. Dilshan hit 112, his 10th Test hundred, as Sri Lanka cruised to 275-3 by stumps on the second day in reply to India’s 426.

Dilshan put on 74 for the first wicket with Tharanga Paranavitana (35) and 115 for the second with skipper Kumar Sangakkara (31). Mahela Jayawardene (36) and Thilan Samaraweera (45) added 81 for the unbroken fourth wicket at stumps with Sri Lanka 151 runs behind.

Sri Lanka, who were comfortably placed at 189-1 soon after tea, lost Dilshan and Sangakkara in successive overs from Zaheer Khan to slip to 194-3. Paranavitana was dismissed in the post-lunch session. India, who earlier resumed at 385-6, lost their last four wickets for 41 runs and were all out for 426. Dravid, whose unbeaten 177 on the first day helped India recover from a disastrous 32-4, failed to add to his overnight score when he was bowled by Chanaka Welegedara in the morning’s third over.