WTC Points Table after IND vs SL 2nd Test: Where does Gambhir's side stand?
The second Test match between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, resulting in a 1-0 series victory for India. Despite India's strong first-innings performance, a resilient batting display from Sri Lanka forced the draw.
Why it matters
The result impacts the World Test Championship standings, influencing the path for both nations toward the tournament final.
India and Sri Lanka played out a draw in the second Test at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club, meaning India finished the two-match series 1-0 ahead.India looked firmly in control after declaring on 503/9 and dismissing Sri Lanka for 290, but the hosts produced a determined second-innings performance to save the match.India dominate before Sri Lanka fight backDevdutt Padikkal scored 117 and Dhruv Jurel made an unbeaten 115 as India crossed 500. Rishabh Pant added 63, while Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando took four wickets.
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