Mathews’ 200 puts SL on top

Angelo Mathews scored a maiden Test double-century as Sri Lanka took control of the first Test against Zimbabwe at the close of day four at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Mathews was unbeaten on 200 from 468 balls after batting for exactly 10 hours to lead the tourists to 515 for nine declared and a first innings lead of 157.

Zimbabwe weathered a difficult period before the close to go to stumps on 30 without loss, with openers Prince Masvaure (15) and Brian Mudzinganyama (14) at the crease.

The uncapped Mudzinganyama is the sixth case of a concussion substitute in Test cricket since the rule was introduced on Aug. 1 last year.

SCORES IN BRIEF

ZIMBABWE: First innings 358 and second innings 30 for no loss.

SRI LANKA: First innings 515 for 9 declared (Mathews 200 not out, Mendis 80, De Silva 63, Dickwella 63, Lakmal ; Nyauchi 3-69, Raza 3-62)