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India enforces follow-on after dismissing Sri Lanka for 290
India has enforced the follow-on after bowling out Sri Lanka for 290 runs on day four of the second and final test match in Colombo. India's first-innings total of 503 for nine declared proved decisive in gaining the upper hand.
LSN Singapore ·
India capitalised on a commanding first-innings advantage to enforce the follow-on against Sri Lanka in the second test at Colombo on Wednesday. The hosts were dismissed for 290, leaving them significantly behind India's first-innings declaration of 503 for nine.
The follow-on enforcement underscores India's dominant position in the match. Sri Lanka will be required to bat again immediately, facing the prospect of attempting to reach India's first-innings total to avoid an innings defeat.
The decision to enforce the follow-on reflects India's confidence in their bowling attack and their grip on the proceedings. With Sri Lanka facing the uphill task of mounting a substantial second-innings comeback, India appears well-positioned to secure victory in the final test of the series.