Sri Lanka chases record 372 runs against India at Galle Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:51 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

In the first Test at Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka is chasing a target of 372 runs set by India. This mark exceeds the current highest successful chase at the venue, recorded at 342 runs by Pakistan in 2022. Sri Lanka struggled early, reduced to 31 for 3 while needing 341 more runs for victory. With only four teams achieving over 100 runs successfully at Galle in Test history, the conditions heavily favor India's spin attack, presenting a challenging scenario for the hosts. The match remains ongoing as Sri Lanka attempts to reach the unprecedented target.
- •Sri Lanka targets 372 runs set by India in the 1st Test
- •Sri Lanka down to 31 for 3 as of the latest update
- •Previous Galle chase record is 342 runs by Pakistan in 2022
- •Only four teams have successfully chased over 100 runs at Galle
- •India's spin attack is proving effective on the spinning pitch
- 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — Highest successful run chases in Test cricket at Galle International Stadium: Full list of records
"With India setting up a target of 372 for the hosts to win in the final innings of the 1st Test, here's a look at the highest run chases at Galle in the longest format.
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