Tharanga century fires Sri Lanka to victory

Oct 07, 2006

Syed Rasel appeals against Sanath Jayasuriya in the Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka at Mohali•AFP

Bangladesh celebrated in a huddle after Jayasuriya's wicket•AFP

Mahela Jayawardene fell for a silken 35 off just 24 balls. He added 63 runs in nine overs with Tharanga for the second wicket•AFP

Tharanga eventually had his stumps scattered by Mashrafe Mortaza•AFP

The normally fluent Mohammad Ashraful pottered around for 43 balls for 18 runs•AFP

Farhad Reza also entertained during his 34 but it was cut short by Sangakkara when he stepped out to Muralitharan•AFP

And Jayasuriya had to go, trapped leg before for 31•AFP

Tharanga swung the momentum Sri Lanka's way by repeatedly lofting over the infield•AFP

Tharanga and Marvan Atapattu added 51 runs for the fourth wicket•AFP

Chaminda Vaas lets out an unsuccessful appeal as Sri Lanka began their defence•AFP

Until he tickled one down leg side and turned around to see Kumar Sangakkara take the catch•AFP

Jayasuriya is the centre of attention after scalping Mohammad Rafique•AFP

Farhad Reza attempts a diving save as Sri Lanka surged ahead through Tharanga and a string of partners•AFP

Tharanga started his Champions Trophy campaign in perfect fashion, scoring 105 off 129 balls•AFP

Jaywardene and Jayasuriya congratulate Kumar Sangakkara on a stunning catch•AFP

Aftab Ahmed offered plucky resistance during his 33 but top-edged Farveez Maharoof to Sangakkara•AFP