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Fast bowlers dominate as India struggles in ongoing Galle Test

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:23 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Fast bowlers dominate as India struggles in ongoing Galle Test

Summary

On Day 4 of the Galle Test, India was bowled out for 193, leaving Sri Lanka needing 288 runs to win. Fast bowlers claimed eight of the fourteen wickets that fell. India's batting faltered after a strong first innings, failing to consolidate their lead. Key performances came from Devdutt Padikkal and Rishabh Pant, who tried to stabilize India's innings amid a collapse.

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•India's second innings ended at 193 runs.
•Sri Lanka needs 288 runs to win on the final day.
•India's batting struggled, with only three players reaching double digits.
•Padikkal and Pant highlighted India's innings with their efforts.
•Fast bowlers excelled, claiming eight wickets on Day 4.

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7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Eight wickets to fast bowlers on a 14-wicket day: Galle Test refuses to follow the script

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Fourteen wickets, eight to fast bowlers and another day of twists in Galle. India squandered a dominant position with a 193-run second innings before their bowlers hit back, leaving Sri Lanka needing 288 more on the final day. The Test, much like the weather, has refused to follow the script.
— Yahoo Sports

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