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India struggles before rain curtails Day 4 against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:23 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

India struggles before rain curtails Day 4 against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Summary

In Colombo, India faced challenges on Day 4 of the Test, allowing Sri Lanka's Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis to dominate before weather interruptions. The visitors took three late wickets, giving India a chance to finish Sri Lanka's innings. Rain forced an early conclusion to the day's play, leaving India needing four more wickets on the final day to secure a series clean sweep.

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By the Numbers

•Sri Lanka's Sooriyabandara and Mendis scored freely before losing momentum.
•India took three wickets in a late session prior to rain delays.
•Rain curtailed play early, ending Day 4 without a conclusion.
•India enforces the follow-on, needing four wickets to win the series.
•Bowling strategies faltered for India before a successful late spell.

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What they're saying

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India endured a frustrating day in Colombo, allowing Sri Lanka's Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis to dictate terms before three late wickets gave the visitors a foothold. With rain cutting the day short, Sonal Dinusha remains the last major hurdle between India and a series clean sweep.
— Yahoo Sports

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