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Sri Lanka resurfaces as India seeks to complete series victory in Colombo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Sri Lanka resurfaces as India seeks to complete series victory in Colombo

Summary

As the match between India and Sri Lanka unfolds in Colombo, India's bowlers face a challenging evening after Sri Lanka's lower order proved resilient. India, needing to take 12 wickets, struggled through a demanding day that stretched beyond 80 overs. The visitors started strong but lost control as Sri Lanka's batsmen, including Lahiru Kumara and Sonal Dinusha, held their ground. With fading light cutting the day short, play may resume on the fourth day with India aiming to bowl out Sri Lanka early and enforce the follow-on.

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By the Numbers

•India needs 12 wickets to win the match.
•Sri Lanka’s lower order delayed India's victory attempt.
•Play extended over 80 overs before being called off.
•Sonal Dinusha and Lahiru Kumara defended well against India’s attacks.
•The teams will likely resume play to determine the match's outcome.

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What they're saying

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Sri Lanka's stubborn lower order turned a seemingly straightforward day into a gruelling Test for India, leaving the visitors with 12 wickets to take and limited time to force a 2-0 series win.
— Yahoo Sports

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