Chandimal, Mathews fuel Sri Lanka fightback; Aussies extend lead despite second-innings stumble

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December 04, 2017 04:54 pm | Updated November 10, 2021 12:20 pm IST

Lyon struck early in the second session, breaking up the partnership between the last of the recognised batsmen – Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow – when he dived at full length to his left to catch Ali's mistimed drive.

Lyon struck early in the second session, breaking up the partnership between the last of the recognised batsmen – Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow – when he dived at full length to his left to catch Ali's mistimed drive.

Basketball

Curry scores 30 in 30 minutes

Stephen Curry scored 30 points in 30 minutes, Kevin Durant added 24 and the defending champions Golden State Warriors eased past Miami Heat 123-95 on Sunday night.

Cricket

India strike back after Mathews, Chandimal centuries

Angelo Mathews (111) and Dinesh Chandimal (147 not out) put on 181 for the fourth wicket before the Indian bowlers struck back in the final session, leaving the visitors 356 for nine, still trailing by 180 runs.

Aussies stumble after England dismissed for 227 in their first innings

Australia were rocked under lights in their second innings as they lost four wickets in quick succession. Despite being reduced to 53 for four, the Aussies still held an overall lead of 268 runs.

Nathan Lyon picked up four wickets, Mitchell Starc struck thrice as England were dismissed for 227 runs in their first innings, handing Australia a first-innings lead of 215 runs.

Football

Lyon move up to second in Ligue 1

A 2-1 victory over Caen allowed Lyon to move up to second in Ligue 1, nine points behind leaders PSG and level on points with defending champions Monaco and Marseille.

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