India reaches 88-2 at lunch in second test against Sri Lanka

Playing in the final test of the series, India's batting lineup got off to a measured beginning at the Colombo venue. The visiting team's batsmen showed composure in the morning session as they accumulated runs against Sri Lanka's bowling attack without losing too many wickets early.

The loss of two batsmen in the first session suggested some resistance from the Sri Lankan bowlers, but India's opening partnership and subsequent batting maintained a steady run rate to reach the 88-run mark by lunch. The moderate pace of scoring reflected the cautious approach typically adopted on the opening day of a test match.

With the final test of the series underway, both teams will be looking to make an impact on what remains a significant encounter in their bilateral test schedule. India's position at lunch suggested they had negotiated the initial bowling challenges reasonably well as play continues at the Colombo ground.