Gill defends India's follow-on strategy during match against Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
On the final day of the Test match against Sri Lanka, India needed four wickets but secured only three. The pitch at the SSC did not deteriorate as expected, leading to a challenging scenario for the Indian bowlers. Gill commented on the decision to follow on, stating that he does not believe it backfired. The ongoing match continues to unfold with India aiming to secure a win.
- •India began the final day needing four wickets for victory
- •Indian bowlers took only three wickets during the session
- •No dismissals were recorded as lbw or bowled
- •Pitch conditions at the SSC remained favorable for batting
- •Gill maintains confidence in the follow-on decision
- 3:48 PMESPNcricinfo — 'Don't think it backfired' - Gill defends India's follow-on plan
"India began the final day needing four wickets, but with the SSC pitch not deteriorating as much, they took only three, none of them lbw or bowled
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