Ireland crashed to an innings defeat on the final day of their second Test against Sri Lanka, who spun their way to a victory in Galle.
Sri Lanka piled up an enormous total of 704 for three as they heaped scoreboard pressure on Ireland on the fourth day of the second Test in Galle.
Ireland toiled for little reward in the field a day after their record-breaking batting feats as Sri Lanka charged to 357 for one in Galle to trail the tourists by just 135.
Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher joined Ireland's growing list of Test centurions as the tourists posted their new record total of 492 on day two against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie fell five short of a maiden century as his side racked up an impressive score of 319 for four on the first day of their second Test in Sri Lanka.
Ireland face a battle to avoid defeat in their first-ever Test against Sri Lanka, who tightened their stranglehold on the second day of the series opener in Galle.