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IND vs SL Live Score: India aim to get the job done and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
- 1 Mins agoIndia hope weather holds up on Day 5
- 9 Mins agoManav Suthar key for India!
- 17 Mins agoPantastic Pant stretched India's lead on Day 4!
- 38 Mins agoWhat's in store for Day 5?
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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