Shubman Gill Runs Back to Take Stunning Catch and Dismiss Kamindu Mendis for 55 to Break Crucial Partnership in SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test

Test cricket: How India turn the screw against Sri Lanka

Sooriyabandara was compact against the quicks and deadly against the spinners. He swept with great effect, while Indian spinners were guilty of not bowling the right length often enough to create chances. The sweep is an effective shot when played well, but on a fourthday pitch it is not without risk. To India’s irritation, the few times when the top edge was found, the ball fell in no man’s land. But this wasn’t just down to luck. Sooriyabandar…

Shubman Gill runs back to take stunning catch and dismiss Kamindu Mendis for 55 to break crucial partnership in SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test

Team India captain Shubman Gill came through for the side at the right time as his stunning catch broke the budding partnership between Kamindu Mendis and Pasindu Sooriyabandara on Day 4 of the second

Shubman Gill Takes Brilliant Running Catch to Dismiss Kamindu Mendis in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY

Shubman Gill took a brilliant running catch to dismiss Kamindu Mendis for 55 runs on Day 4 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on August 26, 2026. This pivotal moment, bowled by Prasidh Krishna, strengthened India's position as Sri Lanka followed on, now trailing by 35 runs and battling to avoid an innings defeat. 🏏 Shubman Gill Takes Brilliant Running Catch to Dismiss Kamindu Mendis in IND vs SL 2nd Test 2026.

India tighten the screws after Sooriyabandara-Mendis stand

Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis put together a much-needed century stand after India enforced the follow-on, before the visitors fought back strongly to regain control on Day 4 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC. Earlier, resuming play on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 39 runs short of avoiding the follow-on with two wickets remaining. After completing the two deliveries left from yesterday’s final over, Sonal Dinusha was given out…

Shubman Gill pulls off a screamer to dismiss Kamindu Mendis in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Indian skipper Shubman Gill pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis during their second innings on Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Colombo on Wednesday.