Kusal Perera struck his maiden Test century as Sri Lanka took control of the first Test against Zimbabwe on the opening day at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Perera took advantage of two dropped catches to make an attacking 110, while Kaushal Silva scored 94 as Sri Lanka piled up 317 for four after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Zimbabwe had hoped to push an under-strength Sri Lankan side in their 100th Test match but were instead dogged by familiar problems with their fielding.

SCORES IN BRIEF

SRI LANKA: First innings 317 for 4 (Silva 94, Perera 110; Cremer 3-82)