India takes 178-run lead over Sri Lanka in Galle Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
On day three of the first Test in Galle, India led Sri Lanka by 178 runs after bowling them out for 284. Indian spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took seven wickets combined, overcoming resistance from Sonal Dinusha, who scored his first international century, and Niroshan Dickwella with 80 runs. Sri Lanka struggled initially, falling to 99/5 before a 146-run partnership formed between Dinusha and Dickwella gave them hope. Despite their efforts, India maintained control of the match as Sri Lanka's innings concluded, hindered by rain interruptions throughout the day.
- •India ends day three with a 178-run lead over Sri Lanka.
- •Suthar took 4 wickets while Jadeja captured 3.
- •Dinusha scored a maiden international hundred for Sri Lanka.
- •Sri Lanka was initially struggling at 99/5 before rescuing their innings.
- •The match faced several rain delays impacting play.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs SL 1st Test: Suthar, Jadeja spin India into commanding 178-run lead over Sri Lanka in Galle
"Indian spinners Suthar and Jadeja secured seven wickets on day three of the Galle Test. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284, trailing India by 178 runs. Sonal Dinusha scored a maiden international hundred while Niroshan Dickwella made 80. Their partnership delayed the Sri Lankan collapse against the Indian attack. India hold a substantial first-innings lead after the rain-affected day.
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