Sri Lanka fast bowler Dasun Shanaka struck twice before rain halted India's innings on the second day of the first Test on Friday with the hosts struggling on 74-5.

Overnight batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, batting on 47, and wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, on six, were at the crease when rain interrupted play.

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara stood firm against a persistent Sri Lankan pace attack as the hosts took lunch at 74-5.

Shanaka returned figures of 2-23 in eight overs with first-day hero and fellow paceman Suranga Lakmal (3-5) conceding his first runs of the innings on a cloudy morning session.

Lakmal claimed three Indian wickets, including that of skipper Virat Kohli, in the 11.5 overs that were possible on a weather-hit opening day of the three-match series.