The former captain annihilated India's attack en route to an unbeaten 204 and contributed handsomely to substantial partnerships with Thilan Samaraweera (70) and Prasanna Jayawardene (84 not out) to edge Sri Lanka closer to their first ever Test win in India.
The visitors, who had resumed on 275 for three, ended the third day in dominant position at 591 for five, a lead of 165 over India's first innings total of 426.
Sri Lanka's innings revolved around Mahela Jayawardene's classy innings.
The 32-year-old, who relinquished the captaincy in March this year to concentrate on his batting, played with skill and panache although he was never really troubled by India's lacklustre bowlers.
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