Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin (R) successfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath during the first day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on August 12, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ Ishara S. KODIKARA (Photo credit should read Ishara S.KODIKARA/AFP/Getty Images)ISHARA S.KODIKARA/Getty Images

Ravi Ashwin Takes 6-46 as India Bowl Sri Lanka out for 183 in Galle

Tom WebbAug 12, 2015

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin put India in control of the first Test with six wickets to limit Sri Lanka to just 183 on the first day in Galle. Ashwin finished with figures of 6-46 to claim his 11th five-wicket haul in Tests.

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Ashwin runs through the Lankan lineup with 6 for 46 - his 11th Test five-for. SL 183 all-out in 49.4 overs. #SLvsIND pic.twitter.com/llyzaKzVVr
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 12, 2015"

Having been reduced to 60-5 in 21.3 overs, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, playing in his 50th Test, provided some resistance for the hosts. He scored 64 and enjoyed a 79-run partnership with Dinesh Chandimal, before Ashwin returned to put India back in control.

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Outstanding stuff from Ashwin...flight, turn, dip and bounce--all four elements of spin bowling on full display. Well done. #SLvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 12, 2015"

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Ashwin is the hero for first day of test #INDvSL 6 wickets. Simply WOW
— Deepak Pal (@Deepakpal) August 12, 2015"

Amit Mishra chipped in with two wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out in less than 50 overs, with India reaching 32-2 in their response at the time of writing.