IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test Day 5: Dhananjaya, Sonal hold firm as India wait for wickets on Day 5 amid weather concern

IND vs SL Live Score: India aim to get the job done and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

IND vs SL Live Updates 1st Test Day 5: India aim to get the job done (PTI)

IND vs SL Live Score: India head into Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle with victory firmly within sight. After four days of absorbing cricket, the visitors reduced Sri Lanka to 84/4 while defending a target of 372, leaving the hosts needing another 288 runs to pull off an unlikely victory. India's commanding position has been built on contributions across departments. After setting a 372-run target, India made the most of a challenging Galle surface. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with two wickets in the fourth and final innings on Day 4, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna scalped one each.

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• 19 Aug 2026, 10:07:36 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka 96/4 in 39 overs

  IND vs SL Live Score: Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha frustrate the Indian bowlers early on Day 5 as they are in no mood to throw their wicket away. India need to find a way to break this stand here. SL 96/4 in 39 overs

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:55:57 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Siraj from other end!

  IND vs SL Live Score: Mohammed Siraj from the other end here, and he delivered a tight over with two runs coming off the over. India need early wickets to stamp their authority over the Sri Lanka batters here before rain arrives in Galle. SL 91/4 in 36 overs

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:49:21 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Dhananjaya hits four!

  IND vs SL Live Score: Dhananjaya de Silva hits a boundary through point to start the day on a positive note after Sonal took a single on the first ball of the over. The positive approach will be the key for the hosts here. SL 89/4

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:47:43 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Action begins on Day 5

  IND vs SL Live Score: Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha back in the middle to resume Sri Lanka's chase. Ravindra Jadeja has the ball in hand.

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:38:56 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Dhananjaya, Sonal to resume Sri Lanka's chase!

  IND vs SL Live Score: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva remained unbeaten on 31 at stumps, holding the innings together as the hosts chase a daunting target. Sonal Dinusha, who also impressed with a century in Sri Lanka’s first innings, was alongside him on 25. The pair will resume on Day 5 with India needing six wickets to seal victory.

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:25:55 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: India hope weather holds up on Day 5

  IND vs SL Live Score: India will be hoping the weather stays kind on Day 5 as they look to complete a series-opening win in Galle. The forecast offers some encouragement for now, but after rain disrupted much of the Test, there is still plenty of uncertainty. India need just six more Sri Lankan wickets to seal victory and take a 1-0 lead.

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:17:45 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Manav Suthar key for India!

  IND vs SL Live Score: Manav Suthar could hold the key to India’s hopes on Day 5 after making an impact late on Day 4. The left-arm spinner picked up two wickets to rattle Sri Lanka’s top order, with the pitch offering significant turn. With India needing six more wickets to seal victory, Suthar’s ability to exploit the surface could prove decisive when play resumes in Galle.

• 19 Aug 2026, 09:09:41 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: Pantastic Pant stretched India's lead on Day 4!

  IND vs SL Live Score: Rishabh Pant once again proved his value with a counter-attacking 66, but India were bowled out for 193 at tea in their second innings. Pant’s knock stood out not only for the runs but also for another landmark, as he became the fastest player to reach 100 sixes in Test cricket. His aggressive approach provided India with much-needed momentum during the innings.

• 19 Aug 2026, 08:49:06 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score: What's in store for Day 5?

  IND vs SL Live Score: Day 5 will be about India's ability to finish the job. Sri Lanka will need a monumental batting effort, beginning with their overnight batters, to even contemplate chasing down 372. India, meanwhile, will look to exploit the deteriorating pitch and wrap up the contest as quickly as possible. The only thing standing between India and a win is the unpredictable weather. There are showers predicted throughout the day.

• 19 Aug 2026, 08:40:46 AM IST

  Hello and welcome!

  Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Day 5 of India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test in Galle. Stay tuned for more updates!