Starting the fifth and final day of the third and penultimate Test match of the series on six down for 274 on Sunday, Sri Lanka faced the daunting task of avoiding the unavoidable, but speedster Zaheer Khan ensured the nation did not have to wait for its moment of glory for long, slicing through the remaining four wickets.

India achieved their biggest Test victory against Sri Lanka as they beat the visitors by an innings and 144 runs at Kanpur. This was also India’s 100th Test win.

Following are the statistical highlights of the opening day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka on Monday.