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IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test: India look to complete a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka in Colombo after dominating the first Test, while the hosts seek a strong response despite key absences in their final chance to level the series.
- 4 Mins agoKuldeep or Saransh? India face a big call
- 15 Mins agoIndia have enjoyed their recent visits to the SSC
- 22 Mins agoJayasuriya, Dhananjaya carry Sri Lanka's hopes
- 32 Mins agoPadikkal, Suthar among India's men to watch
- 41 Mins agoHow India took control of the series in Galle
- 1 Hr 1 Mins agoIndia chase the perfect finish in Colombo
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test: India arrive at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo with the chance to turn a strong tour into a statement series victory. Shubman Gill's side lead the two-Test series 1-0 after a commanding 165-run win in Galle, where Devdutt Padikkal's superb 167 set up the game before Manav Suthar ripped through the hosts with a 10-wicket match haul. India will now be eyeing a 2-0 sweep and what would be their first Test series victory away from home since the West Indies tour in 2023. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have plenty to fight for as they attempt to salvage the series, but their task has been complicated by the absences of Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal, with Pathum Nissanka also unavailable. With the SSC surface and India's combination of spinners once again under the spotlight, the toss and the team selections could have a major bearing on how the final Test unfolds.
...Read MoreIND vs SL LIVE SCORE: Kuldeep or Saransh? India face a big call
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India have a fascinating selection call: persist with Kuldeep Yadav or hand Saransh Jain a Test debut. Kuldeep managed only one wicket from 25 overs in Galle, while Jain has been heavily involved in the Colombo nets. Sri Lanka are expected to field for left-handers, strengtheing the case for Jain's off-spin. Gautam Gambhir has kept “all options” open, with India focused on picking an attack capable of taking 20 wickets.
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India have enjoyed their recent visits to the SSC
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India have played nine Tests at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club, winning three, losing two and drawing four. Their recent record is particularly impressive: India won by 117 runs here in 2015 before crushing Sri Lanka by an innings and 53 runs in 2017. The venue also witnessed India's mammoth 707 in 2010, their highest-ever total in Sri Lanka.
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: Jayasuriya, Dhananjaya carry Sri Lanka's hopes
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: Prabath Jayasuriya remains Sri Lanka's biggest threat after taking four wickets in India's first innings at Galle, while captain Dhananjaya de Silva will have to shoulder greater responsibility with the bat. Keshara Nuwantha, who claimed three wickets on debut, is another player to wacth. With Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka unavailable, Sri Lanka need their senior players to deliver.
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: Padikkal, Suthar among India's men to watch
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar will carry plenty of attention after starring in Galle. Padikkal struck a superb 167, while Suthar's 10-wicket match haul dismantled Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill remains the pillar of this batting line-up, while Ravindra Jadeja's all-round influence could become increasingly important if the SSC surface begins offering significant assistance to spin.
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: How India took control of the series in Galle
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India made a commanding start to the series with a 165-run victory in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal's superb 167 laid the foundation with the bat before left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took over, completing a sensational 10-wicket match haul. Sri Lanka were unable to recover from India's sustained pressure, leaving Shubman Gill's side one win away from a 2-0 sweep.
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India chase the perfect finish in Colombo
IND vs SL LIVE SCORE: India have already drawn first blood in the series, but the job is not done yet. Shubman Gill's side will be hunting a 2-0 sweep after their emphatic victory in Galle, while Sri Lanka need a response to keep the contest alive. With conditions at the SSC likely to bring spin into play, another demanding five days could be in store.
