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India's Test match against Sri Lanka ends in draw, jeopardizing WTC hopes

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

India's Test match against Sri Lanka ends in draw, jeopardizing WTC hopes

Summary

India's ambitions for World Test Championship qualification suffered a setback as their Test match against Sri Lanka ended in a draw in Colombo. The visitors failed to secure the necessary wickets on the final day, leading to their missed chance for a 2-0 series victory. Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 was pivotal in ensuring Sri Lanka's survival. Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized India’s inability to close out the match and emphasized the importance of winning most of their remaining seven Tests to stay competitive for the final. India now ranks fifth in the WTC standings.

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Status Watch

•India draws the second Test, settling for a 1-0 series win.
•Sonal Dinusha scored an unbeaten 133, thwarting India's victory.
•India's next challenge includes a series against Australia at home.
•Krishnamachari Srikkanth calls the result a significant missed opportunity.
•India currently sits fifth in the WTC standings.

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7:09 AMYahoo Sports — ‘India messed up big time’: Ex-captain sounds alarm after costly Colombo blunder

What they're saying

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India's ambitions for World Test Championship qualification took a blow following a drawn Test match in Colombo. This result denied them a chance to sweep the series against Sri Lanka. Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed concerns about the implications for the team's future. With only seven matches left, India must secure victories in at least six to stay in contention for the title.
— Yahoo Sports

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