India enforces follow-on against Sri Lanka in ongoing Test match

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

India enforces follow-on against Sri Lanka in ongoing Test match
Summary

In the ongoing second Test match in Colombo, India has enforced a follow-on against Sri Lanka after bowling them out for 290 runs and declaring at 503 in their first innings. Sri Lanka began their second innings trailing but managed to secure a slight lead of 16 runs by the end of Day 4, having lost six wickets. India's decision to enforce the follow-on has drawn some skepticism, although they have so far performed successfully. Sri Lanka now faces a challenging scenario, needing a significant partnership to avoid defeat.

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  • India declared their first innings at 503 runs.
  • Sri Lanka was bowled out for 290 runs in their first innings.
  • Sri Lanka leads by 16 runs at the end of Day 4.
  • Six Sri Lankan wickets have fallen in their second innings.
  • India's bowlers have justified the follow-on decision so far.
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  • 7:40 PMYahoo SportsLost after enforcing a follow-on: Instances when a team has lost after enforcing follow-on in a Test
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Here are a few instances in the past where a team lost a Test match after enforcing follow-on.

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