Sri Lanka Trail India by 238 Runs in Second Test
- On Tuesday, Sri Lanka reached 265/8 at stumps in Colombo, trailing India's 503/9 by 238 runs after rain and bad light forced an early end to play on day three of the second Test.
- After the hosts resumed on a precarious 2-8 at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground, debutant Pasindu Sooriyabandara anchored the morning session with a patient 80.
- Registering his third consecutive 50-plus score, Sonal Dinusha reached 85 not out, frustrating Indian bowlers throughout the final two sessions.
- Needing 38 runs to avoid the follow-on, Dinusha added an unbeaten 35-run stand with Lahiru Kumara to help the hosts survive until stumps.
- With play resuming tomorrow at 09:45 AM, rain and bad light remain significant concerns as India eyes the final two wickets with the second new ball.
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India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Can SL avoid follow-on by scoring 38 runs in Colombo?
IND vs SL Test Live Score, India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Today Live Cricket Score Updates: Sri Lanka are struggling at 265/8, still trailing by 238 runs in response to India's 503 runs first innings score in the second of the two-match Test series against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday. Follow live updates below.
The Indian team will strive to win the second Test against Sri Lanka at all costs. The Indian bowlers will aim to bowl out the Sri Lankans as quickly as possible on the fourth day of the match and force a follow-on.
Morkel Keeps Follow-on Option Open as India Eye Quick Wickets on Day 4 Amid Rain Threat in Colombo
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India could enforce the follow-on against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo if they manage to take the remaining two wickets early on Day 4, with bowling coach Morne Morkel admitting the weather could influence the team's decision. Sports News | Morkel Keeps Follow-on Option Open as India Eye Quick Wickets on Day 4 Amid Rain Threat in Colombo.
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Sri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
Sri Lanka need a further 39 runs to avoid being asked to bat again, still 238 runs behind India's first-innings total of 503-9 declared. Only 80.4 of the 98 overs scheduled for the day were possible due to rain. India's fast-bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team intended to wrap up Sri Lanka's innings quickly on day four and enforce the follow-on. "With the amount of rain that is around, it takes (a) lot of time to put the covers on and take…
First in 48 years! Sonal Dinusha joins Zaheer Abbas, Everton Weekes in rare Test feat against India
Sonal Dinusha marked a remarkable achievement in his early Test career against India, scoring three consecutive innings of over 80 runs, a feat shared with cricket legends Everton Weekes and Zaheer Abbas. His determination visibly rattled the Indian bowlers, and his adept use of the sweep shot proved crucial in countering spin. The resilience of the Sri Lankan lower order further thwarted India's attempts to secure victory.
India remain in control of Colombo Test despite Pasindu, Sonal's well-deserved half-centuries
India remain in command of the Colombo Test after Sri Lanka reached 230/8 on Day 3. Pasindu Sooriyabandara scored 80, while Sonal Dinusha hit a half-century, but rain ended play with the hosts still 238 runs behind India.
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