Sri Lanka's spin duo takes six wickets as India leads on rain-affected day
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
India maintains a strong position against Sri Lanka during a rain-affected day in the ongoing match. Only 43 overs were bowled before the weather intervened, allowing Sri Lanka's spin bowlers to take six of the seven wickets that fell. The match continues with play possibly resuming as conditions improve.
- •India hosts Sri Lanka in a crucial match.
- •Just 43 overs were played due to rain interruptions.
- •Sri Lanka's spinners took six of seven wickets this session.
- •Play remains ongoing as weather conditions change.
- 1:14 PMESPNcricinfo — Nuwantha, Jayasuriya make an impact but India well ahead
"Sri Lanka's spin duo shared six of the seven wickets to fall on a rain-hit day where only 43 overs were possible
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