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India leads Sri Lanka four down in Test match chase for 372

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

India leads Sri Lanka four down in Test match chase for 372

Summary

India has put itself in a strong position in the first Test against Sri Lanka, reducing the hosts to 84 for four at stumps. With a target of 372 runs, Rishabh Pant's aggressive 66 helped India post a second-innings score of 193. India's bowlers have been effective, taking crucial wickets, and Sri Lanka's chase is complicated by the historical difficulty of chasing large fourth-innings targets at Galle. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva is currently unbeaten on 31, but Sri Lanka remains significantly behind.

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•Sri Lanka is at 84 for four, needing 288 runs to win.
•Rishabh Pant scored 66 runs, contributing to India’s second innings total of 193.
•India's bowlers struck early, taking critical wickets in Sri Lanka's innings.
•Dhananjaya de Silva is unbeaten on 31, with Sri Lanka struggling to build partnerships.
•Historically, Galle's fourth-innings chase record presents a challenge for Sri Lanka.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs SL 1st Test: India on verge of massive win as Sri Lanka four down in chase of 372

What they're saying

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India are on the brink of victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka, having pulled the hosts down to just 84 runs for four wickets. Rishabh Pant's explosive innings of 66 has paved the way for a challenging target. Sri Lanka now confronts a daunting task on the final day, as India's bowlers tighten their grip with critical wickets already claimed.
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