Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Opener Sai Sudharsan struck a fluent 132 as India A finished the opening day on 333 for 4 against Sri Lanka A in their four-day match at the Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, India A made a cautious start as Sri Lanka pace bowlers Kavindu Pathirante and Dulaj Samuditha bowled three consecutive maiden overs to keep the pressure on the visitors.

However, Sudharsan gradually settled in and anchored the innings with a composed knock. He shared an opening stand of 82 runs with Ayuesh Pandey, who made 25 off 64 balls with three fours before becoming the first wicket to fall. Leg-spinner Dilum Sudeera provided the breakthrough in his very first over shortly before l...