Galle Test: India gains big lead despite Dinusha-Dickwella fightback
India holds a significant lead in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, despite a resilient century from Sonal Dinusha and a strong partnership with Niroshan Dickwella. The match remains competitive as the Sri Lankan tail enders were eventually dismissed after a period of resistance.
Under largely clear skies, Sonal Dinusha shone bright. The Sri Lankan batter’s century helped the host stretch its first innings even as India’s 462 remained beyond reach. Sri Lanka scored 284, conceded a 178-run lead before dark clouds rolled in and concluded the third day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium.
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