Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Shannon Gabriel celebrates taking the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal

West Indies put themselves in a good position to gain a first innings advantage with their bowlers sharing the spoils as Sri Lanka slipped to 217 for 7 before rain led to a stoppage in play on the third day of the second Test in Antigua yesterday.

It was the third rain stoppage for the day, as the tea break approached, leaving Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka's last recognized batsman, unbeaten on 23 with the visitors still 137 runs behind.

With Nissanka was Dushmantha Chameera who was yet to get off the mark.

For the West Indies Alzarri Joseph accounted for two wickets, while Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Jermaine Blackwood ...