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Sri Lanka collapses to 99-5 at lunch on Day 3 against India

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:38 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Sri Lanka collapses to 99-5 at lunch on Day 3 against India

Summary

Sri Lanka fell to 99-5 in its first innings at lunch on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle. Manav Suthar led with 2-17, while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja took one wicket each. Sri Lanka's top order struggled against India's bowling, with no batter scoring more than 30. India, having posted 462 runs in their innings, saw Suthar dismiss Dinesh Chandimal for just four runs. The match continues as Sri Lanka aims to recover from the poor start.

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By the Numbers

•Sri Lanka is 99-5 in its first innings at lunch on Day 3.
•Suthar takes 2-17, including the wicket of Chandimal for four.
•Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja each take one wicket.
•Sri Lanka has no batter reaching 30 runs so far.
•India scored 462 runs in their first innings.

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7:38 AMYahoo Sports — Suthar takes 2-17 as Sri Lanka slumps to 99-5 at lunch on Day 3 of 1st cricket test against India

What they're saying

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Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up 2-17 as Sri Lanka collapsed to 99-5 in its first innings at lunch on Day 3 in the first cricket test against India. The Sri Lanka top-order had few answers to India's sustained bowling pressure in Monday's morning session, with no batter crossing 30. Left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav (1-25) and Ravindra Jadeja (1-6) also claimed a wicket each.
— Yahoo Sports

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