5 positives Sri Lanka can take into the 3rd Test

#1. Dimuth Karunratne

Dimuth Karunratne has been one of the only truly consistent features on the Sri Lankan team

The only player who has remained consistent in this horrific Test series for Sri Lanka is their opener Dimuth Karunratne.

The opener scored a valiant 97 in the fourth innings of the Galle Test and bettered his performance by slamming a composed and serene 141 in the second Test.

With 265 runs he is the second highest run scorer in this series so far and his average of 66.25 is impressive as well.

His presence at the top of the order brings solidarity to the Sri Lankan innings and he has the ability to play for long duration without losing focus. His key strength is his resilience which allows him to score runs during the toughest times and it is not a coincidence that his two big scores in this series have come in the second innings.

In the third Test too, the onus of keeping Sri Lanka' ship steady will lie on Karunratne's shoulders and his recent form indicates it is not too big a challenge for him.