1st Test: India on verge of massive win as Sri Lanka four down in chase of 372
India is nearing a significant victory in the first Test match against Sri Lanka after a strong bowling performance left the hosts struggling to reach a 372-run target. Sri Lanka ended the day at 84 for four, facing a difficult final day of play.
Why it matters
This match is a high-stakes international sporting event that highlights the competitive landscape of professional cricket in South Asia.
NEW DELHI: India moved to the brink of a massive victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka after their bowlers produced a ruthless final session to reduce the hosts to 84 for four at stumps on Tuesday, leaving them 288 runs short of an improbable 372-run target.India had earlier stretched their lead with a counter-attacking second innings, posting 193 after Rishabh Pant's typically audacious 66, Devdutt Padikkal's 44 and KL Rahul's 35 provided crucial runs. With only six wickets standing, Sri Lanka face a daunting final day against an Indian attack that has already made significant inroads.Captain Dhananjaya de Silva was unbeaten on 31 at the close, with Sonal Dinusha, who scored a century in the first innings, on 25. But the scale of the task facing Sri Lanka is reflected by Galle's history.
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