India edges closer to win in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka despite Sonal Dinusha’s 65

Sonal Dinusha has guided Sri Lanka to 175 for 6 at lunch on Day 5 of the first cricket test against India

India took a big step towards victory in the first Test in Galle on Tuesday after their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka, chasing a daunting 372 to win, to 84-4 on day four.

India are on the brink of victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka, having pulled the hosts down to just 84 runs for four wickets. Rishabh Pant's explosive innings of 66 has paved the way for a challenging target. Sri Lanka now confronts a daunting task on the final day, as India's bowlers tighten their grip with cr

India reaches 116-4 at lunch on Day 4, extends lead to 294 in 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka  Toronto Star

Dinusha and Dickwella added 146 after SL were 90 for 5 in response to India's first-innings total of 462

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Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle.