Kolkata Test: Late Indian onslaught goes in vain as Sri Lanka eke out draw

Updated On Nov 20, 2017 05:39 pm IST
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The opening Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kolkata ended in a draw on Monday after bad light ended play on Day 5 with Sri Lanka on 75/7 in their chase of 231. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 20, 2017 05:39 pm IST

The opening Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kolkata ended in a draw on Monday after bad light ended play on Day 5 with Sri Lanka on 75/7 in their chase of 231. (BCCI)

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Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka started grabbing quick Indian wickets after the hosts had resumed at 171/1. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka started grabbing quick Indian wickets after the hosts had resumed at 171/1. (BCCI)

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Virat Kohli, however, held things together despite wickets tumbling at the other end. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli, however, held things together despite wickets tumbling at the other end. (BCCI)

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The Indian cricket team skipper hit a century as India raced to a big lead during the day’s second session. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Indian cricket team skipper hit a century as India raced to a big lead during the day’s second session. (BCCI)

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India eventually declared at 352/8 with a lead of 230 runs. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India eventually declared at 352/8 with a lead of 230 runs. (BCCI)

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With a little over a session left to play, the match seemed to be heading for a draw. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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With a little over a session left to play, the match seemed to be heading for a draw. (BCCI)

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However, Indian pacers struck early as Sri Lanka struggled to add runs. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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However, Indian pacers struck early as Sri Lanka struggled to add runs. (BCCI)

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked four wickets in the innings as India’s hopes of a win were reignited. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked four wickets in the innings as India’s hopes of a win were reignited. (BCCI)

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Sri Lanka were reeling at 75/7 at one point, and had still to play for survival late in the day. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sri Lanka were reeling at 75/7 at one point, and had still to play for survival late in the day. (BCCI)

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However, bad light stopped play in the evening as Sri Lanka escaped with a draw. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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However, bad light stopped play in the evening as Sri Lanka escaped with a draw. (BCCI)

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