IND vs SL Highlights, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka lead by 16 runs but lose six wickets as rain forces early stumps

IND vs SL Highlights: Rain forced early stumps with Sri Lanka six wickets down and holding a slender 16-run lead over India.

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IND vs SL Highlights: Rain brought an early end to Day 4 with Sri Lanka at 229/6, holding a slender 16-run lead over India after being asked to follow on. The hosts had been under pressure for much of the day but fought back strongly in the second innings....Read More

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• 26 Aug 2026, 04:54:41 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka 229/6 at stumps!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Rain has brought an early end to play with Sri Lanka six wickets down but holding a 16-run lead over India. The hosts managed to edge ahead after being under pressure for much of the innings, but India remain firmly in control with four wickets still to take.

• 26 Aug 2026, 04:41:20 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Rain stops play!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Rain has interrupted play with Sri Lanka six wickets down but holding a 16-run lead over India. The hosts have managed to edge ahead after being under immense pressure for most of the innings, but India remain firmly in the contest with four wickets still to take. The weather has once again halted Sri Lanka’s attempts to build a meaningful lead.

• 26 Aug 2026, 04:28:01 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka 225/6

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: The groundstaff is ready to enter the middle as the dark clouds are all over the ground. Sri Lanka lead by 12 runs and they are finding it tough about how to approach the innings from here. SL 225/6

• 26 Aug 2026, 04:15:33 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka finding tough!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: A couple of maiden overs have added to Sri Lanka’s pressure as runs have dried up. Keshara Nuwantha is still waiting for his first run, while Sonal Dinusha has also adopted a cautious approach with India keeping things tight. SL 218/6

• 26 Aug 2026, 04:01:58 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain strikes!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain claims the crucial wicket of Niroshan Dickwella as Sri Lanka are six down now with just 5-run lead. An uphill task for Sonal Dinusha to revive Lanka's innings from here. SL 218/6 in 64.2 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 03:55:30 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Dinusha key for Sri Lanka!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: The pressure is mounting on Sri Lanka but they have Sonal Dinusha in the middle who has been their best batter in the series. He has already scored a couple of centuries and now he once again has a task to rescue his team. SL 218/5

• 26 Aug 2026, 03:41:04 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara falls!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara throws his wicket away and misses the chance to score his century. He charged down the ground and Manav Suthar saw it and bowled it wide, out of his reach as Rishabh Pant stumped it on 92. SL 212/5 in 60.3 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 03:29:52 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Manav Suthar strikes!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Manav Suthar into the attack and Dhananjaya de Silva welcomed him back with a six! However, the left-arm spinner bounced back in style with his wicket in the over. A crucial wicket for India after the tea. SL 209/4 in 58.5 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 03:26:35 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: 200 up for Sri Lanka!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: 200 up for Sri Lanka but the Indian bowlers started on a disciplined note here in search of a wicket. Pasindu will be looking to score a century. Siraj and Saransh have started the attack after Tea.

• 26 Aug 2026, 02:59:33 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka trail by 14 runs at Tea!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka reached 199/3 at tea, with Pasindu Sooriyabandara unbeaten on 90 and closing in on a well-deserved century. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva was with him on 14 as the pair helped Sri Lanka claw their way back into the contest. India’s spinners struggled to make much of an impact in the session, allowing the hosts to score steadily and reduce the pressure. Sri Lanka will hope Pasindu can complete his hundred after the break.

• 26 Aug 2026, 02:52:33 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Manav Suthar wicketless!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Manav Suthar has remained wicketless this innings, and he has not really bowled too many deliveries, which can cause some trouble. The match is still in India's reach but Sri Lanka continue to frustrate them in the middle. SL 195/3 in 54 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 02:40:11 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka trail by 20 runs!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj has been quite disciplined in this innings. Sri Lanka trails by 20 runs here, and they need to find a way to bounce back in the game and make something out of it. SL 193/3 in 50 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 02:33:27 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu nears ton!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: The runs have slowed down in the last couple of overs as expected but India need wickets here to strengthen their position. Pasindu is already marching towards his century, while Sri Lanka trail by 31 runs. SL 182/3 in 46 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 02:11:23 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test:Mendis falls!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Prasidh Krishna finally broke the stubborn partnership as Kamindu Mendis fell for 55, with Shubman Gill taking a brilliant catch. India had clearly set the field for the short-ball tactic, and Krishna’s plan worked perfectly as the Sri Lankan batter found the fielder.

• 26 Aug 2026, 02:01:57 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara going strong!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara smashes back-to-back boundaries after the drinks break. Both batters are going strong in the middle and making the Indian bowlers sweat. Sri Lanka trail by 42 runs now. SL 171/2 in 42 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 01:49:02 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Kamindu smashes fifty!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis is playing the role of aggressor here, finding boundaries at ease now. He smashed a six on the last ball of the over to complete his half-century. India are now getting desperate to break the stand. SL 162/2 in 40 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 01:33:42 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Lanka fighting back!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: The spinners are getting some serious turn from the surface, but the Sri Lankan batters are putting up solid resilience to deny them a wicket. At the same time, they are also playing shots here and there to score runs, as Kamindu smashed a six off Manav Suthar's delivery. SL 142/2

• 26 Aug 2026, 01:19:37 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Mendis hits SIX!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis goes aerial and smashes a six to break the shackles. Sri Lanka are not backing down from the challenger here and looking to score runs on the loose balls.

• 26 Aug 2026, 01:10:19 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu hits fifty!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara reaches his half-century with a boundary off Ravindra Jadeja's delivery. A fine knock from the young player as Sri Lanka are putting up a solid fight here. SL 112/2 in 31 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 01:03:56 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: 100 up for Lanka!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka crossed the 100-run mark, but dark clouds have gathered over the ground and another interruption could be on the way. India will be desperate to pick up a wicket before the weather forces them off the field.

• 26 Aug 2026, 12:54:19 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka 92/2 in 26 overs!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain has struggled with his line, bowling a few too many no-balls and continuing to add to the tally. Meanwhile, the groundstaff remain on standby near the boundary, ready to move in if the rain returns. SL 92/2 in 26 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 12:51:15 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Lanka under pressure!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: A slow start from Sri Lanka, with four runs coming off the first two overs after the lunch break. India need wickets here as the weather doesn't look quite pleasing at the moment. SL 87/2 in 24 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 12:42:34 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Action resumes!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Kamindu Mendis are back in the middle to resume Sri Lanka's innings after lunch. Ravindra Jadeja has the ball in hand.

• 26 Aug 2026, 12:24:50 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu, Kamindu in middle!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara remained unbeaten on 35 at the lunch break, with Kamindu Mendis accompanying him on 10 as Sri Lanka looked to build on their second-innings start. India, meanwhile, had an injury concern with Mohammed Siraj. The pacer hurt his rib cage while attempting a catch and was forced to walk off the field, leaving India waiting for an update on his condition.

• 26 Aug 2026, 12:03:25 PM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka 83/2 at Lunch!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain bowled the final over of the session as Sri Lanka went into lunch at 83/2, still trailing India by 130 runs. India strengthened their grip on the Test by picking up four wickets in the session, keeping the pressure firmly on the hosts. Sri Lanka, though, managed to steady themselves towards the break and will hope to build on that resistance after lunch. SL 83/2

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:50:55 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka slow down!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: The runs have slowed down, but that won’t worry Sri Lanka too much at this stage. They need their batters to stay out there and fight it out. The hosts still trail by 143 runs, with the pressure immense as they look to make something out of the situation. SL 70/2 in 18 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:37:35 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Jadeja breaks stand!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: OUT! Ravindra Jadeja breaks the stand as he gets the better of Kamil Mishara, who takes the reviews but ends up wasting them. The session completely belongs to India so far as Lanka's openers are already back in the hut. SL 63/2

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:31:28 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: 50-run stand!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: A partnership is brewing in the middle with Pasindu and Mishara holding the fort strong for Sri Lanka. The Indian spinners are causing some trouble but they are not stopping down from the challenge and already shared a 50-run stand.

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:18:07 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj injured!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj has hurt himself while fielding. He went for a diving catch but landed badly. The physio is out in the middle to check on him, and it's not looking good.

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:09:03 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka 28/1

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Pasindu Sooriyabandara played a fine knock in the first innings, and Sri Lanka relies on him to replicate the same. Kamil Mishara also has to support him from the other end. SL 28/1 in 9 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 11:00:31 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sooriyabandara hits four!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Manav Suthar to Pasindu Sooriyabandara and the batter brings out the slog sweep to break the shackles and finds a boundary. Sri Lanka needa partnership here while India have already brought spin into the attack. SL 21/1 in 7 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:47:54 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj strikes early!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj draws the first blood as he gets rid of Lahiru Udara with a sharp bouncer, as Saransh Jain grabs a tricky catch. Sri Lanka already on the back foot now, with one of the openers back in the hut already. SL 5/1 in 3.3 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:41:22 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Indian pacers cause trouble!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: The Indian pacers started strong as Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj have been hitting the right areas to test the Sri Lankan openers here. Krishna will be key to India claiming early wickets. SL 4/0 in 3 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:34:16 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Krishna miffed!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Prasidh Krishna appeared miffed with Lahiru Udara and was heard telling the Sri Lankan opener, “Look and run.” Three runs came off the opening over after India enforced the follow-on, with Sri Lanka beginning their second innings.

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:28:34 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka's 2nd innings begins!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Lahiru Udara and Kamil Mishara are back in the middle to open the innings for Sri Lanka. Prasidh Krishna has the ball in hand

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:17:41 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sri Lanka all out for 290; India enforce follow-on

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain has claimed the final wicket of Sonal Dinusha for 103 as Sri Lanka get all out for 290 and India have decided to enforce the follow-on. Two wickets for Saransh to wrap the innings. Sri Lanka trail by 213-runs after this innings.

• 26 Aug 2026, 10:04:43 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh strikes!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain finally gets his maiden wicket as Lahiru Kumara falls for 12. He went for a big shot, only to get caught by Dhruv Jurel. Sri Lanka need 16 runs to avoid follow-on. SL 288/9 in 86.5 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:57:51 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha smashes century!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha smashes his century with a boundary. A sensational shot to complete his second century of the series. Short ball from Prasidh Krishna and Dinusha smashes it hard for a four. An incredible knock under pressure. SL 283/8

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:52:38 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Dinusha nears century!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Saransh Jain from the other end and Sonal Dinusha survived an lbw call, all thanks to DRS, which shows the ball was missing the stumps. Saransh's wait for his first wicket continues. The left-hander smashes a six later in the over to move to 90s and then a four. SL 279/8 in 85 overs

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:46:24 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Action begins!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha and Lahiru Kumara are back in the middle as Ravindra Jadeja will complete his over. Rishabh Pant is back as wicketkeeper.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:37:04 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Prasidh eyes fifer!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Prasidh Krishna has three wickets to his name and will be eyeing a five-wicket haul when play resumes, with Sri Lanka having just two wickets left in the innings. His ability to extract extra bounce has troubled the batters throughout the innings.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:24:59 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Fight to avoid follow-on!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Lahiru Kumara was unbeaten on eight alongside Sonal Dinusha when rain brought an early end to play, with Sri Lanka still fighting to avoid the follow-on. Dinusha had earlier added 57 runs for the eighth wicket with Keshara Nuwantha, who made a patient 18 off 74 balls, as the pair battled hard to keep the innings going and reduce the deficit.

• 26 Aug 2026, 09:13:03 AM IST

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sonal fighting lone battle again!

  IND vs SL Live Score, 2nd Test: Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, continuing the rich form he showed in the opening Test in Galle, where he scored 100 and 84 in the two innings. He had faced 137 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and two sixes in his determined knock.

• 26 Aug 2026, 06:51:15 AM IST

  Hello and welcome!

  Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. Stay tuned for more updates!