India leads Sri Lanka in ongoing Test match at SSC Colombo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
India and Sri Lanka are competing in the second Test at SSC Colombo, which is currently in progress. India has declared their first innings at 503/9, while Sri Lanka was bowled out for 290 runs. In the ongoing fifth day, Sri Lanka trails with a score of 267/6 while facing a follow-on. The match situation puts India in a strong position to potentially secure a series sweep, while Sri Lanka aims to survive and avoid defeat, possibly chasing 200 runs to set a challenging target.
- •India declares first innings at 503/9.
- •Sri Lanka scores 290 in their first innings.
- •Sri Lanka is 267/6 and trailing by 213 runs.
- •India could win the series with a victory.
- •Sri Lanka must aim to either draw or set a competitive target.
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