Manav Suthar takes four wickets as India bowls out Sri Lanka in Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Manav Suthar claimed four wickets for 76 runs as India dismissed Sri Lanka for 284 in their first innings during the ongoing Test in Galle. Suthar's 74% of deliveries turned significantly, outpacing colleagues Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, who trailed with 58.2% and 50%, respectively. India's innings saw them score 462 earlier, giving them a substantial first-innings lead. The Indian bowlers aimed to maintain pressure on the Sri Lankan batters, with Suthar noting the importance of consistency in their bowling strategy.
- •India posted 462 runs in their first innings.
- •Sri Lanka was bowled out for 284 runs.
- •Suthar's deliveries featured the highest turn among spinners at 74%.
- •Ravindra Jadeja reached 350 Test wickets during the innings.
- •India's bowlers focus on maintaining consistent pressure.
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — 74% big-turn deliveries: Manav Suthar out-turns Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav in Galle
"Manav Suthar played an important role in keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure. He also produced the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn in the match so far. As many as 74% of his deliveries turned more than 4.5 degrees, the best among all the spinners. Suthar returned figures of 4/76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 after posting 462 in their first innings at the Galle International Stadium.
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