World · Singapore Bureau
India poised for Test series sweep as Sri Lanka's resistance crumbles
India maintained its commanding position in the second and final Test match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, with the home side's batting lineup unable to mount a sustained challenge. Despite a spirited effort from lower-order batsmen Mendis and Sooriyabandara, the visitors are firmly on course to secure a series-clinching victory.
LSN Singapore ·
Sri Lanka's hopes of extending the Test series dimmed on the third day of play in Colombo as India's bowlers continued to dominate proceedings. While Mendis and Sooriyabandara provided a brief respite through their partnership, their resistance proved insufficient to shift the momentum in favour of the home team.
The two batsmen's stand offered Sri Lanka a glimmer of optimism after the team had lost wickets at regular intervals earlier in their innings. However, India's bowling attack ultimately proved too formidable, maintaining pressure and preventing the hosts from building the substantial partnerships needed to threaten the visitors' overall position.
With India requiring just a handful of additional wickets to seal victory, the series appears destined for a sweep in the tourists' favour. The second Test's outcome will cap what has been a dominant display by the Indian team throughout the bilateral series, underlining their superiority across all departments of the game against their South Asian neighbours.