India vs Sri Lanka 2017: 1st Test, Day 3 - 5 things we learnt from the day's play

#1 Sri Lanka get their noses in front

Dickwella will be a key figure in Sri Lanka's middle-order

Although the Eden Gardens Test appears to be heading towards a draw, the game has seen a confidence boosting performance from a Sri Lankan team which looked mediocre at best when India toured their country few months ago. Their bowlers were right on the money, their fielding was decent and they started off their first innings reasonably well.

Half-centuries from Thirimanne and Mathews have put Lanka within touching distance of gaining a lead at close of play on third day. But they need to show that the lower middle-order can take them to a pretty handy total. It may not realise much benefit in this Test but would do a world of good for their confidence to know that they have it in them to counter the Indians.