🏏India tour of Sri Lanka 2026: 2nd Test at Colombo: 26/08/26-Day 4🏏- Page 34

India 503/9d

Sri Lanka

(67.5 ov) (fo) 290 & 219/6

Day 4 - Session 3: Sri Lanka lead by 6 runs.

Current RR: 3.22

• Min. Ov. Rem: 21.1

• Last 10 ov (RR): 16/3 (1.60)

Gocool: 11 more overs for the New Ball!! Probably that will end Sri Lanka's innings before Stumps...

Black cloud roaming

Raining 🌧, play may end here for the day

16:50 Local Time, 11:20 GMT: Play has been called off for the day. The rain has become heavier and there was no chance that the ground could be readied for a restart. India will be pleased with the session after picking up three wickets. The visitors wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings early in the morning and enforced the follow-on, but the Sri Lankan top order showed far greater resilience in the second innings. Pasindu Sooriyabandara once again impressed, making 92 and sharing a gritty partnership with Kamindu Mendis. With the pair at the crease, Sri Lanka appeared well placed to build a sizeable lead. However, Kamindu Mendis' rash shot brought a crucial breakthrough, with Shubman Gill taking an excellent running catch near square leg. That wicket proved to be a turning point in the 2nd innings as India clawed their way back and prevented Sri Lanka from building any further substantial partnerships. They picked up three wickets in the final session to regain control. Sri Lanka currently lead by 16 runs, with India needing just four more wickets to wrap up the innings. India will look to make the most of the morning session, with the second new ball now less than eight overs away. Rain is expected on Day 5, but there should still be sufficient time to force a result if the weather permits play. We'll be back tomorrow at the same time, 09:45 local time, for coverage of the fifth and final day.

Originally posted by: Viswasruti

16:50 Local Time, 11:20 GMT: Play has been called off for the day. The rain has become heavier and there was no chance that the ground could be readied for a restart. India will be pleased with the session after picking up three wickets. The visitors wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings early in the morning and enforced the follow-on, but the Sri Lankan top order showed far greater resilience in the second innings. Pasindu Sooriyabandara once again impressed, making 92 and sharing a gritty partnership with Kamindu Mendis. With the pair at the crease, Sri Lanka appeared well placed to build a sizeable lead. However, Kamindu Mendis' rash shot brought a crucial breakthrough, with Shubman Gill taking an excellent running catch near square leg. That wicket proved to be a turning point in the 2nd innings as India clawed their way back and prevented Sri Lanka from building any further substantial partnerships. They picked up three wickets in the final session to regain control. Sri Lanka currently lead by 16 runs, with India needing just four more wickets to wrap up the innings. India will look to make the most of the morning session, with the second new ball now less than eight overs away. Rain is expected on Day 5, but there should still be sufficient time to force a result if the weather permits play. We'll be back tomorrow at the same time, 09:45 local time, for coverage of the fifth and final day.

Lankan will bat for Draw,did you see sonal playing on 18.18 strike ?

Tomorrow they needs to take sonal's wk early