Sri Lanka 247-5 at tea v Bangladesh in Galle

A century from Upal Tharanga helped Sri Lanka reach 247-5 in their second innings at tea Friday on the fourth day of their first Test against Bangladesh in Galle.

Tharanga was out for 115 after completing his third Test century as Sri Lanka built on their 182-run first innings lead to stretch their advantage to 429 runs.

Dinesh Chandimal, 37 not out, and Dilruwan Perera, 19 not out, were at the crease at the interval.