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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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